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Move over NYC: Buffalo bagels are here. East Aurora bagel shop, dopest dough, creates buffalo-style bagel.

Dopest Dough has garnered a significant following by offering "Bagels that can turn your whole day around," according to Jeff Russo of WKBV TV . Through the combination of local grains and lots of love, dopest dough delivers a buffalo-style bagel with a meticulous approach and a little bit of fun. The result - a delicious hand-formed bagel, that is boiled and baked to perfection, bringing only the finest bagels to the town of East Aurora. Watch the full news story by wkbw tv.

Dopest Dough, an artisan bakery in East Aurora, is making waves with its handcrafted breads, bagels, and more. Head baker Joseph White, along with his fiancée Anna Hartzell, forms the dynamic duo behind this popular bakery. Their commitment to using local grains and focusing on sourdough-based products has garnered a dedicated following. Read the full story at wkbw.com .

In the heart of East Aurora , Joe White and Anna Hartzell stumbled into the bagel business through an unexpected journey. From Joe's music career to battling physical pain, Joe found solace in kneading dough, leading to the creation of Dopest Dough in 2021. Starting in a shared kitchen, their bagels gained popularity at the Hamburg Farmers Market . Now, with their own Main Street space on the horizon, Joe and Anna share their recipe for success—a blend of hard work, passion, and an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional bagels. Read the full story at wgrz.com .

Discover the secret to Dopest Dough's success as co-owners Joe White and Anna Hartzell, seated in their East Aurora storefront, emphasize the importance of patience in both crafting exceptional bread and running a thriving bakery. White, the head baker, takes a meticulous approach using a sourdough starter, resulting in perfectly balanced bagels with a chewy exterior and soft interior. Their commitment to quality is unmatched. Read more at buffalorising.com

When the pandemic forced many local bakeries to close, Joe White seized the opportunity to fill the gap, striking a deal with Southern Junction on Chandler Street in Buffalo to use their kitchen during off hours. Over the past two years, he built his bakery's brand through social media, farmers' markets, and securing high-profile wholesale clients like Café Godot, Tipico , and Community Beer Works . Read the full story at stepoutbuffalo.com .