Mother Dough is a popular Muslim-friendly bakery in Bugis

When I was tasked to review Mother Dough Bakery at Jalan Kledek, I was honestly surprised I hadn’t come across it before. As someone who’d like to think I know my way around most cafes and bakeries in the Bugis area, this one somehow slipped under the radar.

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Turns out, Mother Dough Bakery has quietly become a go-to spot in Kampong Glam for fresh-baked goods, especially their rustic loaves and croissants. The Muslim-owned bakery first started in 2017 doing pop-ups before building up a steady following through word of mouth. At the point of writing, they have a stellar 4.5-star Google rating from over 600 reviews!

Owner and baker Naadhira began her bread-making journey at The International Culinary Centre in New York City. She then spent four years working across various bakeries in the Big Apple, including Runner & Stone in Brooklyn, where she honed her skills in crafting baguettes and croissants.

Fun fact: “Mother dough” (or pre-ferment) refers to the fermentation starter used in bread-making, including sourdough cultures that help develop flavour and texture.

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Food at Mother Dough