The Anniston Star l Monday, July 27, 2009
MONDAY RECORD YOUR GUIDE TO PUBLIC RECORDS AND VITAL STATISTICS IN CALHOUN COUNTY
Off to work ... with a baker
Mary Glenn turns her passion into recipe for success By Lindsay Trapp ltrapp@annistonstar.com
Mary Glenn grew up with a passion for cakes. As a child she experimented with her Easy Bake Oven and also watched as her mother cooked. After graduating high school, Glenn worked at the Winn-Dixie bakery. “I’ve always had an interest in decorating cakes,” she said. “It was just something I couldn’t quit thinking about. I just had to get into it.” Glenn bought property at Lenlock Center and started her own bakery in 1993. She named it Bonnie Ray’s Bake Shoppe after her two children Bonnie and Ray. Glenn is now co-owner of the bakery with her sister, Karen Bates. “I love to entertain people. It’s gratifying to know that you’re doing something to help someone or to make them feel good,” Glenn said. The bakery doors open at 6 a.m. to the public, but baking officially begins at 1 a.m. since all goodies are made from scratch and baked fresh daily. Donuts are first on the list since they take the longest to make. The dough is the same, but each type of donut requires different fillings and decorations. “It’s a lot of preparation to make them look different and taste different,” Glenn said. For instance, cinnamon has to be chopped for apple fritters. To ensure that orders are completed on time, the managers and owners maintain a list of everything scheduled for the day, detailing all orders and pick-up times. “It’s demanding,” Glenn said. “You can’t do anything ahead.” The challenge is keeping everything fresh when Please see work ❙ Page 3
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Mary Glenn opened Bonnie Ray’s Bake Shoppe in Lenlock in 1993.
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