The Dough Story

 

Hey Doughies!

It’s me — Dough Girl, aka Courtney 🥐

So here’s a little about how this flour-dusted dream came to life: Dough Girl officially started in 2019, fresh out of @jackiecameronincolour School of Food & Wine, armed with a diploma, zero business experience, and a whole lot of butter. But my baking story actually began way before that — in my mom’s kitchen, where I was technically helping with her home baking business (read: licking spoons and sneakily eating batter).

I started taking over her baking orders, supplying cafes, teachers, and friends — basically anyone who would eat my stuff — and raising money for school trips back at @marisstellaschool. I never thought food would be my career until I stumbled across Jackie’s school at a career fair. Fast forward six years, and here I am, running my very own bakery!

Starting a business at 20 was wild. Surviving Covid as a brand-new bakery? Even wilder. But with the support of my incredible wife, family, and all of you — my amazing Doughies — I’ve grown this thing from a solo kitchen hustle into a full-blown bakery with two kitchens, a fab team, and a café in Hillcrest where the good vibes (and croissants) flow daily.

I wear all the hats here — baker, fixer, social media human, lightbulb changer, occasional electrician, and if you’ve been to the café, you’ve probably had me serve you too. If something’s broken, burnt, or posted… chances are, I had something to do with it.

My goal? To make every visit or delivery feel like a little sweet escape. A moment of joy, a flaky pastry, a really good brownie. And every cookie ordered, post liked, or croissant devoured helps keep this dream alive.

Can’t wait to see you at the café — or write you a note on your next online order.
Thanks for being part of this big, buttery adventure 💛