WALNUT CREEK MAGAZINE
“In concert with her own San Leandro-based bakery which provides baked goods to various high end markets and eateries, Berkowitz is launching Local Lady Larder, providing an opportunity for Bay Area female food entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their delicious wares via the As Kneaded Bakery website.”
FOOD & WINE
“Long ago saturated with good bread options, Iliana Berkowitz has lately been reminding the Bay Area that there’s always room for one more pro.”
GENTRY
“Berkowitz has continued to grow and innovate with a model that includes selling at farmers’ markets, a wholesale bakery, and class offerings, on top of the retail shop she opened in 2018.”
The Mercury News
“It is Berkowitz’s sinful bakery-only noshes that will own you, from a decadent sticky bun to an almond-stuffed bostock. Grab a loaf of the honey rye porridge — so moist it’s almost custard-like — and a cup of Proyecto Diaz coffee, roasted two miles away on Davis Street. Did we mention the new sandwich menu?”
SF CHRONICLE
“In the last year, Iliana Berkowitz has quadrupled her wholesale accounts for San Leandro’s As Kneaded Bakery, a purveyor of stellar challah and bialys and also pointy baguettes and custardy porridge loaves.”
SUNSET’S 21 BEST BAKERIES IN THE WEST
“There’s a lot to love (and devour) at As Kneaded Bakery…Owner Iliana Berkowitz has an especially loyal fan base for her bostock—a thick-cut piece of challah with seasonal jam, in-house almond frangipane, and sliced almonds.”
Food Gal
“The glorious honey rye porridge loaf—the crust is hardy, but it’s the interior that really gets you. It has a very moist, almost custard-like crumb that you’d be hard pressed to find elsewhere. It’s a bread you just want more and more of.”
EATER SF
“San Leandro is getting a new, bread-focused bakery that is sure to become the envy of surrounding East Bay cities…Beyond the deeply dark crusts, what’s striking about these loaves is how distinct they taste from one another.”
EAST BAY EXPRESS
“Speaking of magical, the breads here are something special. Each type of loaf is distinct…each of the breads are made from carefully time-tested recipes. ‘They all come from somewhere in my history as a baker,’ Berkowitz said.”
THE MERCURY NEWS
“As Kneaded Bakery specializes in crusty, naturally leavened sourdough loaves, classic French baguettes, and challah. The bakery, which opened on Nov. 3 and currently operates weekend-only hours, also offers a range of noshes, from bialys and bostocks to morning buns. But, make no mistake, this is not a place for croissants or cookies.”
DIABLO MAGAZINE
“In this relatively short time, As Kneaded Bakery has quickly become a beloved brand throughout the Bay Area. It’s easy to see why. Berkowitz’s passion for bread making, attention to detail, and extra helping of love manifest in gorgeously browned artisanal loaves with indulgently crackling crusts.”
J. THE JEWISH NEWS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
“At our bakery, every dough is completely different. We are harkening back to the craft of bread making. It was not invented here in the Bay Area in the last 20 years; it’s an art that’s centuries old.”
SAN FRANCISCO MAGAZINE
"The bread's flavor is hearty and robust, with a hint of caramelized sweetness...It'll make you feel like you're at a corner bakery in Paris."
BERKELEYSIDE
“[Berkowitz] said, ‘I also think it’s important to know your local baker and have connections with the people who are nourishing you. My bread is an extension of me. We are linked inextricably.’”
DIABLO MAGAZINE'S EAST BAY 40 UNDER 40
"Meet the latest wave of inspiring local superstars who are rewriting the rules of the game...[including] Iliana Imberman Berkowitz, owner/founder at As Kneaded Bakery."
PALO ALTO WEEKLY
"Inspired by the miche at famous Paris bakery Poilâne, Berkowitz's is a deep brown-and-amber color, dotted with crevasses, air pockets and a sprinkling of white flour. It's chewy, dense and full of flavor."
SAN MATEO DAILY JOURNAL
"Bread baker Iliana Berkowitz is kneading her way into the community and rising up in the artisan business world."
SFGATE/SF CHRONICLE
"Instead of brown rice, Pokeatery uses bread from As Kneaded Bakery, which is then topped with a schmear of Hass avocados. From there, diners can build their own dream toast by choosing from a variety of toppings."
As Kneaded breads recently made a cameo appearance in this video produced by our customer, Bianchini's, celebrating their local growers and food purveyors. Check it out!
EDIBLE SILICON VALLEY
"A good loaf of sourdough can change your world, according to Zavala, and those from As Kneaded Bakery will be the ones to do it."
DELISH BY PALO ALTO WEEKLY
"As Kneaded Bakery was born as a pop-up...grew to offer a variety of breads that reflect Berkowitz's background -- the classic French baguette, the rustic round miche, challah and others"