Finding an Amish bakery outside of the traditional region is like finding hidden treasure. If there is one thing you can expect when you walk into an authentic old-country bakery, it's delicious food made from time-honored recipes handed down through generations. And that description is certainly spot-on at Martha's Amish Bakery, located in Columbus, North Carolina. This tantalizing detour serves of some of the best cinnamon rolls in North Carolina, and we guarantee you're going to have a hard time walking away with any leftovers.
What originally began as a mother/daughter effort selling exclusively at farmers markets quickly evolved into a full-fledged brick-and-mortar location in the heart of, well... nowhere - which only serves to make this hidden gem all the more special.
Aside from every single thing this mother/daughter duo makes, their ginormous cinnamon rolls are simply unreal.
Made fresh and served hot out of the oven, these homemade wonders are just about bigger than your head. And even though they're colossal in size, you won't be able to buy just one. Cinnamon rolls are the perfect treat any time of day, right? So plan on picking up enough singles to last the day through...
Or, why not just get a whole pan? You can cut some calories out of dinner and have only a salad to balance out the day.
Cinnamon rolls may be among the favorite items found at this family-run bakery, but they aren't the only delectable baked good you'll find here. From the minute you walk in the door, your trained nose will seek out the freshly baked bread. And you'll soon find out it's as good as it smells!
Each day brings something new so you'll want to stop in as often as possible to sample all of the secret recipes.
Just look at those hot cross buns!
You can also pick up other Amish items and even some bulk goods. Plan to leave with a variety of already prepared goodies as well as ingredients to make some of your own.
This hidden gem is so easy to find, you'll wonder how you've never stumbled upon it before! But once you've found it, you'll want to visit time and time again to try a little bit of everything.
There are few things as delicious as a fresh-baked cinnamon roll... these swoon-worthy treats are some of the best cinnamon buns in the state, and could almost visit just for the heavenly smells alone!
You'll find this sweet haven around 30 minutes to the southeast of Hendersonville, NC and only 15 northeast of Landrum, SC. Find out more about hours, specials, and what's baking on their official Facebook page.
While you're here in Columbus, take a short drive just outside of town to check out this gorgeous waterfall!
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