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DINING FOUNDING FATHERS
Pimento Cheese BLT.
ADDRESS
1625 Hwy 90 Gautier
CONTACT
228.205.4194
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HOURS
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story and photos by Kimberly C. Rasmussen
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There aren’t many things better in life than pastries. Light little puffs of dough, sweetened ever so slightly, served with an array of fillings ranging from tart fruits
to decadent creams. Eclairs. Danishes. Croissants. They are all absolutely brilliant.
The art of making pastries is a challenge for any baker because pastries take an additional skill that some (okay, me) simply do not have: patience. The rolling and folding and proofing and rising of the dough are daunting tasks and can break the spirit of even the most seasoned chef. However, if done correctly, the reward is totally worth it.
If you are like me and still lack the time and energy needed to self-create one of these tiny masterpieces, your best bet is to find someone else that can do it for you. But not just anyone. Someone who has a true passion for the artistry behind each carefully-curated ball of dough. Still unsure? Look no further than the baking family extraordinaire behind the Gulf Coast’s newest and most sought- after patisserie, Founding Fathers Brunch Bakery.
Located in Gautier, Founding Fathers opened in December 2022 and has taken the small town by storm. Founders and owners Travis and Shauna Eltzroth are the brains and brawn behind this sweet little bake shop, whipping up from-scratch pastries, muffins, cakes, and more. Shauna, a self-taught baker, draws inspiration from her French roots, using family recipes passed down from her grandmother and great-grandmother. Named in honor of their fathers, Mike and Bob, both Travis and Shauna hoped to bring their love of baking to their community and from there, Founding Fathers was born.
One bite of anything at Founding Fathers and you will immediately get it. It’s completely next level. Shauna makes everything in-house from the pie crusts
to the dough to the mayonnaise and the cheese. Yes, even the cheese at Founding Fathers is from scratch. I learned quickly that there’s “made from scratch” and then there’s Founding Fathers made from scratch. Simple breakfast and lunch items are menu staples. The Quiche Florentine is absolutely amazing, as are the eat-on-