Our Starter Story

The Heart Behind
the Loaf

What began as a quarantine challenge in 2020 became something Heidi couldn't — and wouldn't — stop. This is how Open Dough came to life.

Meet Heidi

Baking from Scratch Was Always in the Family

Heidi Jumper grew up in a household where baking wasn't just a task — it was how love was expressed. Making things from scratch was a tradition, a ritual, a way of saying you matter without ever needing the words.

That tradition stayed with her. But it wasn't until 2020, when her daughter issued a challenge during lockdown, that Heidi turned her full attention to sourdough.

What started as a pandemic hobby took hold quickly. Neighbors noticed. Friends started asking for loaves. And a little cottage bakery was born right from the kitchen that had always been a place of warmth and welcome.

"My prayer is that my treats remind you that simple things made with love by hand really are the best."

— Heidi Jumper, Open Dough Bakery

Today, Heidi bakes sourdough, soft sandwich loaves, bagels, dinner rolls, muffins, and cookies — each one shaped by hand, without shortcuts, because that's the only way she knows how to do it.

She'll tell you herself: baking is how she brings smiles to the people around her. And every single loaf is proof that simple, handmade things — made with love — carry a lot of weight.

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What We Believe

Baking Is an Act of Love

At Open Dough, every choice — from how the starters are fermented to who the proceeds go to — flows from this belief: honest, handmade things made for people you care about are always worth it.

Wholesome Ingredients

Real food, made simply. No preservatives, no fillers — just the kind of bread your grandmother would recognize and approve of.

Made by Hand

Every loaf is shaped, scored, and baked by Heidi. There's no automation here — just skill, patience, and a lot of heart.

Purpose Beyond Profit

Business is a vehicle for doing good. Every purchase you make helps fund work that is genuinely changing lives across the globe.

Open Dough, Open Heart

Giving Back with Every Loaf

A meaningful portion of every Open Dough Bakery sale goes directly to Project Rescue — a global organization working tirelessly to rescue and restore victims of human trafficking.

Who Is Project Rescue?

Project Rescue is an international organization with on-the-ground operations across multiple countries. Their work is dedicated to rescuing children and adults from trafficking and providing long-term restoration, healing, and hope.

More Than a Check

Heidi's family doesn't just give financially — they give their time, energy, and hearts. Their involvement in Project Rescue is personal and hands-on, deeply rooted in who they are as a family.

What Your Order Does

Every sourdough loaf, every dozen cookies, every box of muffins — a portion of what you spend here goes toward funding rescue operations and restoration programs around the world.

You're Part of It

Choosing Open Dough means choosing to use your everyday purchases for something bigger. You're not just buying bread — you're helping fund freedom for someone who needs it most.

Get in Touch

Ready to Order?

Heidi would love to bake for you. Reach out by email to place your order, ask about this week's availability, or request something custom.

Email

opendough@gmail.com

Pickup Location

Heidi's porch · North Little Rock, AR

Payment

Venmo @Heidi-Jumper · Cash App $OpenDoughBakery · Cash

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Before You Order

A few things to know so we can take great care of you:

  • Items are baked to order — reach out a day or two ahead when possible.
  • Special requests and custom flavors are always welcome.
  • Products may contain allergens. Please let us know about any dietary restrictions before ordering.
  • All baked goods are made in a private home, exempt from state licensing and inspection.
  • Confirmation will be sent by email once your order is received.

All items are baked in a private residence that is exempt from state licensing and inspection. Products may contain allergens. Please contact us with any dietary concerns before ordering.