Malta, Montana

Bread that tastes like the way it should.

Every loaf at Milk River Mud is mixed by hand, fermented slowly, and baked fresh each morning. No shortcuts. No preservatives. Just honest ingredients doing what they do best.

100%
From scratch
24h
Cold fermentation
Local
Montana wheat
Freshly baked sourdough bread on a wooden board at Milk River Mud bakery
Baked every morning Fresh from the oven by 7 AM
Baker shaping sourdough dough by hand
Fresh pastries displayed on a bakery counter

We bake like nobody's watching — because the bread speaks for itself

Milk River Mud started with a simple conviction: most bread has lost its soul. In an age of industrial loaves and mystery ingredients, we chose to do things the hard way — the right way.

Every morning before dawn, our bakers are mixing, folding, and shaping. We use locally milled Montana wheat, wild starters fed daily, and a patience that can't be rushed. The result is bread with flavor, character, and a crust that cracks when you break it.

  • 24-hour cold-fermented sourdough
  • Locally sourced Montana ingredients
  • No preservatives, no shortcuts, no compromises
  • Fresh pastries and groceries daily

From our oven to your table

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Golden sourdough boule with flour-dusted crust

Signature

Country Sourdough

Our flagship loaf — 24-hour fermented with a thick, crackling crust and a crumb so open it practically asks for butter.

Flaky butter croissants on a marble surface

Pastry

Butter Croissants

Seven layers of French butter and laminated dough, folded by hand every morning. Shatters the moment you break it.

Freshly baked baguettes with golden crust

Classic

French Baguettes

Crisp, thin crust with a pillowy interior. Baked straight from the hearth — best eaten warm, standing in your kitchen.

Freshly baked blueberry muffins in paper liners

Morning

Wild Blueberry Muffins

Bursting with Montana wild blueberries and topped with a crunchy sugar crust. The kind of muffin you save room for.

Artisan cheese selection from local Montana dairies

Grocery

Local Cheese & Honey

Curated selection of Montana cheeses and raw local honey. Perfect for your next charcuterie board or quiet evening.

Assorted hand-filled pastries on a display tray

Seasonal

Hand-Filled Pastries

Rotating selection of seasonal fruit tarts, danishes, and hand pies. Made with whatever's fresh and at its peak.

Stop by. The bread won't wait.

We're located right off US-2 in the heart of Malta. Fresh batches go fast — call ahead to reserve your favorites.

Monday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday Closed
(406) 654-1258 Get Directions

Neighbors who came back for seconds

"I drove 40 minutes just for their sourdough. The crust is unreal — sounds like it should be illegal this good."

Local Customer

Malta, MT

"The croissants changed my entire relationship with breakfast. I tell everyone I know about this place. Nobody leaves disappointed."

Local Customer

Malta, MT

"Finally, a bakery in this area that takes bread seriously. The local cheese and honey selection is a hidden gem too."

Local Customer

Malta, MT

Fresh bread is waiting for you

Call ahead to reserve your favorites, or stop by the shop on US-2. We bake early and we sell out — don't miss the morning batch.

Call (406) 654-1258
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