> [!infobox|right] > #### Hearthsprout Bakery > ![[5e_hearthsproutbakes.png]] > > ##### Location Information > | | | > |---|---| > |![[ICON - bookmark-etch-solid-full.svg]] **Type**: | Bakery,<br>Trade | > |![[ICON - chess-rook-piece-sharp-solid-full.svg]] **Location**: | Highstone Way (across from [[Quillmark Ledgerhouse]]),<br>[[Silvercross]] | > |![[ICON - question-solid-full.svg]] **Status**: | Operational | > |![[ICON - hourglass-duotone-solid-full.svg]] **Founded**: | 1462 DR | > |![[ICON - hourglass-duotone-solid-full.svg]] **Age**: | ~31 Years | > > #### Governance > | | | > |---|---| > |![[ICON - eclipse-solid-full.svg]] **Leadership**: | [[Emmeline Farron]] | > |![[ICON - sparkle-solid-full.svg]] **Realm**: | [[Cormyr]] | <a href="https://dioctionary.net/THE+DIOCTIONARY/HOME/Home" class="dioctionary-ribbon-2"> HOME </a> <div class="dioctionary-ribbon">A Brief History</div> - Hearthsprout Bakery sits along Highstone Way as one of the most recognizable fixtures in [[Silvercross]], not by its sign, but by its scent. Long before sunrise, the air around the shop fills with the warmth of baking bread, sweet honey, and rising dough, drawing a steady line of townsfolk, laborers, and early-rising members of the [[Order of the Lucky Blades]] to its doors. Established in 1462 DR, the bakery has grown alongside the town itself, becoming less a destination and more a daily rhythm; something expected, relied upon, and quietly essential. The ovens rarely go cold, cycling through batch after batch as the morning rush crests and settles into a steady midday flow, the interior warm, busy, and filled with the soft chaos of constant preparation. The bakery’s output feeds more than just passing customers, its goods finding their way across [[Silvercross]] through trade and habit alike. Fresh loaves are a staple at nearby homes, travel rations are purchased in bulk by those heading out along the road, and its breads and pastries often accompany meals served in larger establishments throughout town. There is a sense of consistency here that people depend on; the same warmth, the same quality, the same quiet assurance that no matter what the day brings, something good will be waiting at dawn. In a town built on endurance and movement, Hearthsprout Bakery provides something simple but vital; a reliable beginning. <div class="dioctionary-ribbon">Menu</div> - **Hearthsprout Morning Loaf** | _3 SP_ | A soft, warm breakfast loaf baked at dawn using Heartlands wheat, sweetcream butter, and a touch of honey. Served with berry jam. --- - **Farmer’s Oatbread** | _2 SP_ | Dense, hearty oatbread made with rolled oats, cracked barley, and a sprinkle of coarse salt. Popular among laborers and [[Order of the Lucky Blades]] initiates. --- - **Crispberry Turnovers** | _4 SP_ | Flaky pastries stuffed with tart red crispberries from [[The Stonelands]] foothills, brushed with sugared egg wash. --- - **Rootspice Hand-Pies** | _5 SP_ | Savory pies filled with diced potatoes, parsnips, and spiced ground pork. Sold hot and perfect for travelers. --- - **Crossroads Honeycakes** | _3 SP_ | Soft cakes sweetened with [[Amn]]ian honey and topped with a light cinnamon-sugar crust. A [[Silvercross]] festival favorite. --- - **Brown-Butter Walnut Rolls** | _4 SP_ | Sweet rolls baked with brown butter, chopped walnuts, and a drizzle of warm syrup. Commonly bought in pairs. --- - **Spicecrust Ginger Biscuits** | _2 SP_ | Crisp ginger biscuits made with [[Calimshan]] cinnamon, molasses, and a hint of clove. Often dipped in morning tea. --- - **Rivertrail Seedbread** | _3 SP_ | Rustic multigrain loaf with sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds, sold in thick-cut slices. A staple for long journeys. --- - **Berry-Fold Tartlets** | _4 SP_ | Miniature tarts layered with mixed berries from [[Dalelands]] and glazed with lightly melted sugar. Sold individually. --- - **Warm Buttered Hearthbuns** | _1 SP each_ | Simple, comforting rolls brushed with melted butter and a pinch of salt. Best sellers every morning. ---