Just Bakery is an educational and vocational training program. The program works with individuals who are experiencing significant barriers to employment (homelessness, justice involved, lack of education, and/or a lack of work history or skills).
Just Bakery utilizes the National Restaurant Association’s “ManageFirst” curriculum, teaching hospitality and restaurant management, supervision, cost control, nutrition, accounting and ServSafe to our students, as well as intro to baking hands-on in our commercial kitchen. This curriculum allows students to earn up to 15 college credits and gain automatic acceptance into the Madison College Culinary Program. Students also receive sales and marketing experience by working side by side with program staff in a variety of sales venues, learning customer service skills and front of the house skills.
All proceeds from Just Bakery sales are reinvested into the program and have allowed us to hire our graduates to work in the program both on the instructional and production side of the program.
Upcoming Classes
2025
JB 1: ServSafe, Nutrition, Management, Kitchen
Class is Monday-Friday from 9:00-3:00 for 9 weeks.
Information Session January 7
Class starts January 20
Information Session March 4
Class starts March 31
Information Session May 20
Class starts June 9
Information Session August 5
Class starts August 18
Information Session October 14
Class starts October 27
JB 2: Supervision, Controlling Foodservice Costs, Accounting
Class is Monday-Friday from 2:00-5:00 for 5 weeks. Successful completion of JB 1 required.
April 7-May 9
September 8-October 10
Just Bakery is currently in person- if you are interested in attending, email jaclyn@justdane.org (or call/text 608-220-1690) and she will connect you with the information!
Shop
Just Bakery will be closed November 28-29 and December 23-Jan 6th so our hardworking staff can get a well deserved break!
WE NEED AT LEAST 48 HOUR NOTICE FOR ALL ORDERS
Pickup or delivery to Dane County is available Monday-Saturday! If you need a Sunday pickup or delivery, please contact us and we will see what we can do.
Large orders may require more than 48 hour notice.
Call us with any questions: 608-598-0042
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Croissants
$3.00 – $4.00 -
Dilly Bread
$6.00 -
Multigrain Rolls
$5.00 -
Take and Bake Quiche
$30.00 -
Macarons
$15.00 -
Granola
$9.00 -
Bagels
$8.00 -
Crumble Bars
$5.00 – $12.00 -
Pizza Bread
$8.00 -
Pesto Parmesan Rolls
$5.00 -
Honey Cornbread Muffins
$5.00 -
Cream Puffs
$3.00 -
Vegan Linzer Cookies
$5.00 -
Challah
$6.00 -
Pie
$26.00 – $35.00 -
Brownies
$5.00 – $6.50 -
Carrot Cake
$20.00 -
Seasonal Cookie Decorating Kit
$25.00 -
Cinnamon Rolls
$5.00 -
Quick Bread
$5.00 -
Scones
$5.00 – $6.00 -
Cheesecake Bars
$6.00 -
Bread
$5.00 – $8.00 -
Cupcakes
$2.00 – $3.00 -
Whoopie Pie
$5.00 -
Tea Cookies
$7.00 – $14.00 -
Pumpkin Bars
$5.00 – $15.00 -
Everything Knekkebrød (Norwegian Crisp Bread)
$6.00 -
Danish
$6.00 -
Cheesy Rolls
$5.00 -
Morning Buns
$5.00 -
Cookies
$5.00 -
Muffins
$5.00 – $6.00 -
Sourdough Focaccia
$6.00 -
Biscotti
$6.00 – $8.00
Blog
In The News
Week Two – A personal note on quick breads and healing
"Shortly after my release from jail, I had to shift from my dream career to a food service job at a small town in northern Wisconsin. The work was fun; I enjoyed being in the kitchen, learning different processes, keeping busy washing dishes,...
Warming Up
On March 31, 2025, the 70th session of Just Bakery began. The students were all welcomed with smiles, infectious enthusiasm, backpacks filled with supplies and folders and notebooks and reference materials, and more baked goods and coffee than any...
Just Bakery class keeps it lively in the kitchen
It’s been a while since we reached out to our internet friends! We’ve been busy in the classroom, tackling a lot of new information regarding nutrition, management and supervision. Major exams and lots of peer support! Class 67 has been working...
Last Blog for Class 66
Well, everyone - it has been quite a journey! We learned so much about Food Safety and Nutrition it's a blur! From allergens to vitamins I don't know my sesame from my vitamin B! ( just kidding :o) We baked a lot of cookies and bagged a lot of...
Fond farewells, exams and presentations
7/29-8/2 Last week in the classroom and the last week for Clare 😭😭 But she and we are all moving on to bigger and better! We had our practice Management test😖 Then we had the big test - - and everyone passed!! YAHOO! For Nutrition and for...
Trivia games, studying and delicious bars!
7/22-7/26 On Monday we had a really fun trivia game that was great for exam review and studying- Dave won! We also had a practice final and a cool crossword puzzle. I have the say, the puzzle was a really fun way to study and review as well....
Fun in JB!
7/8-7/12 This week we started Hospitality and Restaurant Management-very interesting! But "da da da" Double Homework! Because we are also still working on Nutrition too! Our final Nutrition presentation is due in a few weeks as well-busy busy! Plus...
First Test and Kitchen Around the Corner!
Things have been wild over at JB and got a little behind on updating the blog, so here is Natasha with the last two weeks! Week 3: We had the ServSafe final this week which was a bit stressful. Test tips: Breathe-if your...
Poultry Poetry, and other fun things
"This week there was a lot more math! We also did fun team building by playing toss the Ball! We had to answer the question written on the ball like, "What is the best food you ever...
Welcome JB 66!
Welcome JB 66!! Natasha and Cedric will be our journalists this round, so here is Natasha to tell you about the first week, then we will introduce you to the students! "Hello and welcome to our first blog for Just Bakery class 66! This week we had...
Smart Cookies!
Wow time flys! As we enter into spring we see another class graduate! 3 determined students graduated today and we couldn’t be more proud of all of them. Today we reflected on how much they learned and how far they’ve come and can’t wait to see...
All good things must crumb to an end
The first class of the year has graduated! We are sad to see them go but so proud of all the hard work they put it. They’ve each had their challenges but made it through and are fantastic bakers. Today we got to try their final projects they have...
We’re bready for the new year!
2024 decided to start off with a bang! We hope everyone is staying safe and warm this winter and if you need any baked goods to warm your stomach you know where to go! The new year began with the students learning about dietary alternatives. They...
There’s SNOW place like our Bakery!
Welcome JB class 63! The class entered the kitchen this week and hit the ground running. This is one of the larger classes we've had recently with 6 students in the kitchen. They're already pros at tea cookies and have been helping get cut out...
Happy Halloween!
This week was Alternatives week so we learned all about modifying recipes when someone has a dietary restriction. Of course with Halloween landing on a class day it was the perfect time to try out some halloween themed treats! on Tuesday we...
Pies are muffin to worry about!
Pie Season is upon us and we have been working hard! We've become masters at making pie crusts. The class has been working on muffins (orange cardamom, yum!) and cream puffs! They enjoyed making swans out of cream puffs. They also got to start...
Pie Season is Coming!
How did this happen!? JB 62 is in the kitchen working learning all about cookies and brownies and cheesecakes! But the prospect of pie season is looming and soon we will be in full production of pies! pre-orders for the holidays have started! Place...
It’s Unbe-leaf-able Fall Is Already Here!
as long as you know how to bake, life sure is sweet What a busy and fun summer! Between the Hilldale Farmers Markets and the Taste of Madison, we had lots to do. So here's a quick update on the bakery! Our student was a rockstar and passed the...
Press Release: JustDane Awarded Grant from TruStage Foundation
Funds Will Help Support Recuperating Homeless Families at Healing House and Rental Assistance
Press Release: Grant Funds New Van and Equipment for Just Bakery
JustDane awarded $72,000 grant from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation.
Chock Full of Fun!
You’ve been hit by, you’ve been struck by…a smooth caramel
JB 60 is coming in Strong!
Summer is in full swing here at Just Bakery! JB 60 is about half way through class and gaining more confidence in the kitchen. This week was a big week and they faced it head on and with smiles on their faces. This week they learned about the...
Graduation Day for JB 59!
Today was JB 59's Graduation Day! Morgan and Jerry have been such an upbeat and positive duo in the kitchen they will be very missed but we are excited to see where they go from here! So here is a little recap of JB 59's time in the kitchen. They...
JustDane Position on Proposed Constitutional Amendment related to WI Bail system
Prepared by K. McInerney and K. Kost U.W. School of Social Work Interns On Tuesday, April 4th, Wisconsin voters will be asked to vote on two proposed Constitutional Amendments that will appear on the ballot as Question 1 & Question 2....
JB 57 Moves to the Kitchen
Is it just us, or did November fly by?! It feels like I blinked and all of a sudden it's a new month! Here's Garret of JB 57 to fill us in on the last couple of weeks: November 14th: A partial week (due to staff illness) in weather driven energy...
Hello JB 57!
Happy November everyone! I wanted to take a moment and introduce you to JB 57! Greg: Hello, my name is Greg. I am 54 years old. I was born in San Antonio, TX but have lived in Madison since 1969. Probably my greatest influence was my brother. I...
October at Just Bakery
Things are moving and grooving in the Just Bakery world! JB 56 wrapped up their 8th week and passed the last of the tests and presented their final Nutrition presentation. Their last four weeks will be kitchen only and job hunt time. [gallery...
Woah! It’s Almost October!?
Where has the time gone?! All of a sudden, it is the end of September. Ben in JB 55 has graduated AND started Culinary School this month! Congratulations, Ben!! We are so happy you found something you enjoy and have found a path. [gallery...
Baking the World a Better Place
[ux_text font_size="1"] I want to introduce you to our newest instructor- our students will be working with her once they start working in the kitchen. And we are thrilled to have her positive energy and the unique knowledge that she will bring as...