Upcoming Special Events!
🚨🚨Pop-Up Alert🚨🚨
🌟Thurday, February 26, 2026 between 4PM and 9PM We will be outside of Lavender Delights Boutique in Downey! Everyone's favorite boutique! Come stop on by and get some fresh sourdough!
Address: 8345 3rd St, Downey, CA 90241
Welcome!
Artisan sourdough bread baked fresh in the heart of our home. (Located In Whittier, Ca) At Amber Kneads Dough, we believe in the slow, soulful craft of naturally leavened bread. Every loaf is hand-shaped, cold-fermented, and baked fresh with care- no shortcuts, no preservatives, just wholesome, flavorful sourdough made with love.
About Me
Hi, my name is Amber Perez, the heart and hands behind Amber Kneads Dough.
In July 2024, my life took an unexpected turn after an accident left me unable to continue my role as an assistant manager at a private care facility serving adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. During that uncertain season, my husband, truly the glue behind Amber Kneads Dough. Encouraged me to try making sourdough bread after store bought bread began affecting his health.With extra time and a gifted jar of sourdough starter from my sister-in-law, I began learning one day at a time. On February 18, 2025, I baked my very first sourdough loaf. It wasn’t perfect, but it was made with love and my husband couldn’t get enough. As I continued baking and experimenting, I tried the viral croissant sourdough loaf, adding my own twist. On March 15, 2025, I shared both my original and croissant sourdough loaves at a family yard sale, never expecting the response I would receive. One taste led to encouragement, opportunity, and the start of something bigger than I ever imagined. Today, Amber Kneads Dough is blessed with an incredible community and offers weekly pop-ups and pre-orders. I love creating handcrafted sourdough, experimenting with inclusion loaves, and sharing bread made with care and love.
Thank you for supporting my small business. This dream rises because of you, I knead you 💜
How Ordering Works
Pick-Up Day, Order Deadline & Walk-Ups
🌟BIG UPDATE 🌟
To give you fresher bread and to keep pop-ups fun and less chaotic, I’m moving to a NEW ORDERING SYSTEM 💜
Here’s how it will work:
🌟 PREORDER PICKUPS
Every 1st & 3rd THURSDAY of each month.
Full menu will be released on Hotplate every 2nd & 4th SUNDAY of each month and closing every 1st and 3rd MONDAY. Giving you more time to place your order.
🌟POP-UP NIGHT
Every 2nd & 4th THURSDAY of the month.
NO Preorders
Limited Menu
First come, first served until sold out
Preorders = Guaranteed Items
Pop-ups = Fresh baked extras & fun items
This lets me focus on quality, bake fresher loaves, and actually bring more to the pop-ups instead of stretching myself too thin.
So if you miss a preorder don’t worry, you’ll still have a chance at the pop-up!
Thank you for supporting my little sourdough bakery. I’m learning and growing with you guys everyweek.
• Limited small batch may be available for walk-ups on FRIDAYS after Pop-Ups (9am-5pm)
Walk-up items are very limited and available while supplies last. Pre-ordering is always recommended to avoid missing out 💜
For special events or large orders please call ahead before placing order, thank you 😊
View our latest work
✨ A peek inside the oven ✨
Here are just a few of the fresh bakes that come out of my kitchen—crafted with love, time, and the perfect touch of sourdough magic. Each loaf, roll, and treat is made by hand, ready to bring warmth and flavor to your table. 🍞💛
Such simple ingredients in such a delicious loaf. It's evident that a lot of love and care goes into Amber Kneads Dough’s sourdough loafs. You’ve got yourself a lifetime customer here!! 🙋🏽♀️❤️
Jahel Upton
I came across Amber's croissant sourdough by devine intervention at her mom's home. I value what my family puts in their body. 3 ingredients made with so much care & ❤️. Place your order! Order extra they freeze well and make a great, "thinking of you " gift. Well done Amber!
Violet Pantoja
The Blueberry Lemon Zest is so DELICIOUS! Its like have Blueberries and lemons dancing all over my taste buds! So delicious!
Helen Kobzeff
Its a labor of love and no more loving to buy from! You can taste the heart she puts into each loaf!
Heather Alonzo
I would always look forward to my Disneyland sourdough when I would go. But when I went this past week it I bought it as I normally do and it was nowhere as good as yours! Your sourdough is just so flavorful and soft its so much better!
Patricia Maciel