Kuluntu Bakery in the News

Awards

  • 2023 Best of Big D for Best Bread Class – D Magazine, August 2023
  • 2023 James Beard Nominee for Outstanding Bakery
  • Silver Award: Best Bakery – Dallas Morning News, November 2021
  • Nominated for Best Pastry Chef – CultureMap Dallas, August 2021
  • 2019 Best of Big D for Best Bread Delivery – D Home, October 2019
  • 2019 Best of Big D for Best Bread Delivery – D Magazine, August 2019

Media Mentions

For press inquiries, please email kuluntu@kuluntubakery.org. Names are important, and we ask that you spell our name correctly: Kuluntu Bakery (pronounced “koo-loon-too”), Stephanie Leichtle-Chalklen (pronounced “likely-chalk-lin”). Thank you!

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15 Essential Dallas Bakeries

Eater Dallas, April 14, 2023

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The Best Bread in Every State

Food & Wine, January 25, 2022

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How sweet it is: The votes are in for best desserts

Dallas Morning News, November 17, 2021

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10 best pastry chefs in Dallas for 2021 have us sweet on dessert

CultureMap Dallas, August 10, 2021

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Up Your Culinary Game With These Locally Made Virtual Classes

D Magazine, February 25, 2021

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Weekend Finds

CN Traveler, February 2, 2020

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Where to Get Sweet Treats in Dallas for the Holidays

D Magazine, December 15, 2020

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Home for the Holidays House Engineering Competition

Fox 4 News, December 5, 2020

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Don't Be a Hero, Leave Dessert to the Pros this Thanksgiving

D Magazine, November 18, 2020

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Think outside the bag

Dallas Morning News, October 30, 2020

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Not trick-or-treating? 8 great kids/ Halloween activities in North Texas

Dallas Morning News, October 23, 2020

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Make ramen, pizza, sushi and sourdough with fun meal kits from Dallas restaurants

Dallas Morning News, May 1, 2020

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Baking Bread? Two Oak Cliff pros share their expertise

Oak Cliff Advocate, May 1, 2020

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Dallas Nonprofit Offers Financial Coaching and Advice

NBC DFW, April 20, 2020

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Virtual Dallas Food Classes to Ease Our Collective Confinement

D Magazine, April 2, 2020

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North Oak Cliff's Kuluntu Bakery Gives Those in Need Their Daily Bread

D Magazine, March 20, 2020

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How to Stock Your Pantry with Local, Dallas Goods

D Magazine, March 20, 2020

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10 Low-Key Valentine's Day Dinner Options in Dallas

D Magazine, February 12, 2020

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Meet Stephanie Leichtle-Chalklen of Kuluntu Bakery in Oak Cliff near Bishop Arts District

Voyage Dallas, December 17, 2019

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Stephanie Leichtle-Chalklen: Kuluntu Bakery

Dallas Doing Good, November 27, 2019

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Dallas Couple Teaches History, Fosters Community with South African Supper Clubs

Dallas Observer, September 10, 2019

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Kuluntu Bakery Coming to Fair & Square on September 14

Fair & Square Imports Blog, September 5, 2019

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Oak Cliff bakery takes Dallas' sourdough bread game to new heights

CultureMap Dallas, August 26, 2019

This Weekend: Dumplings and Beer, a Pan-African Food Festival and a Chocolate-Themed Dinner

Dallas Observer, August 14, 2019

Best of Big D 2019, Services

D Magazine, published in the August 2019 issue

These Dallas Bakers Are Turning Bread Into Art

D Magazine, published in the March 2019 issue