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An Authentic French Bakery Is Coming To This Small South Carolina Town Soon

Author Debbie Nance

You had me at “French Bakery.”  Who doesn’t love an authentic French bakery with pastries, breads and desserts?  Well, now Boiling Springs, South Carolina gets ready to welcome The Bread Guy bakery this Fall.  And, according to WSPA, owner Nicolas Dhers is the real deal.  Dhers was born in France and learned his baking craft there.  Then, he spent over a decade in Miami with a bakery and working in fine dining.

After relocating to Spartanburg in 2016, Dhers owned a handful of restaurants that ultimately closed due to the pandemic.  But, now Boiling Springs gets the honor of his authentic French bakery The Bread Guy’s handmade, all natural treats.  We’ll find The Bread Guy in mid-September on Parris Bridge Rd. in Boiling Springs.

One of my all time favorite breads is Brioche.  It’s ever so fluffy and light, yet also indulgent and decadent.  But, I choose my carbs sparingly these days.  However, The Bread Guy might just be tempting enough to splurge.  And, if Dhers plans to serve Macarons, forget about it.  I’ll make a trip there on the regular.

Plus, if you can’t wait for September to sample The Bread Guy’s treats, there’s another option sooner.  Dher’s goods are available at Chef Ae’s Restaurant on Magnolia Street in Spartanburg.  I checked it out online.  And, it appears that Chef Ae’s bills itself as “French, American and Thai.”  I noticed many tempting Thai selections, as well as burgers.  And, yes, there were macarons on the menu!  I’m guessing those were the creation of Nicolas Dher.

But, in the meantime we’ll keep watching for the official opening of The Bread Guy in Boiling Springs.   And, good luck to Nicolas Dher as he shares his expertise and authentic French bakery with more folks in South Carolina.

3 Most Popular South Carolinian Desserts You Should Know

If you’re anything like me then you’re a sweet kind of person. I love desserts, sugary treats, and all of that all the time. My sweet tooth is beyond strong and is always calling my name. Whenever I am craving something sweet, it’s pretty hard to determine what I want. From cookies to ice cream to baked goods, they are all so good. But, being from South Carolina there are some treats that are just a staple for us to know.

Taste Atlas is giving us the three most popular South Carolinian desserts you should know. These are three, but I know there are a few more to add to this list. My aunt has taught me many things and baking some of our favorite recipes that have been passed down is one of the best things. If you do not know any of these treats, then you are missing out. Check out some popular desserts famous in South Carolina that you 100% need to know.

  • Huguenot Torte

    A favorite from Charleston is the Huguenot Torte treat. This is a baked apple and pecan or walnut pudding cake with crispy meringue topping and served with whipped cream. Taste Atlas says this is a pretty recent recipe for the Charleston base.  The recipe first showed up in the 1950s in a cookbook and began to blow up shortly after.

  • Benne Wafers

    Now this is a great one for sure! Benne Wafers is a traditional American cookie coming straight out of Charleston. Made up of a great combo of butter, sugar, flour, eggs, baking powder, and benne. Benne is the Bantu word for sesame seeds. They are a cookie dated back years and years and are now a treat that tourists can enjoy when visiting.

  • Lady Baltimore Cake

    Now, this may be a new one for me. The Lady Baltimore Cake is Taste Atlas No. 1 South Carolina dessert. I have personally never heard of or had this which is kind of crazy being from Charleston. This famous cake was created by two women who ran Charleston’s Lady Baltimore Tea Room. The cake is several layers of white sponge cake and a rich marshmallow-like frosting mixed with chopped nuts and dried fruits.

Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.

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