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Corropolese is Sharing Their Doughy Goodness With the Neighbors
Fresh, made-from-scratch baked goods are being whipped up daily at Homemade Delights in Ambler, but when they want rolls, bread and tomato pie, they get the goods from Corropolese Bakery & Deli here in Norristown.
Ambler residents had been asking for a bakery in the downtown area for years, and now has opened the doors at 19 Lindenwold Ave.
Offering something different everyday for those with a sweet tooth, owner Tracey Hering, is making cinnamon rolls, sticky buns, cupcakes, pies, candies and more.
“There will always be cinnamon buns,” said Hering.
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Almost everything is homemade, from scratch and made in house. That is except for the the rolls and breads from , and of course the famous tomato pie.
The Norristown institution has been around since 1924 and the new Ambler Bakery joins a long list of area businesses who recognize Corropolese's is the place to go for breads and tomato pie.
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Back at Homemade Delights, Hering is also making hand-dipped chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate covered marshmallows, and chocolate dipped strawberries, as well as house made truffles.
Special orders can also be requested, whether you want a special bakery item; house made cakes for a birthday, baptism, or any other party; or chocolate lollipops for favors or gifts.
Hering said she has had a good reception by the community since she opened and is looking forward to meeting more people and even more business as the word gets out about the bakery.
Hering, a 12-year resident of Ambler, has two children ages 15 and 19 and said her kids’ favorite baked good she makes is her chocolate chip cookie recipe. It’s a family recipe and the cookies stay soft and chewy.
Homemade Delights is located at 19 Lindenwold Ave, at the corner of Lindenwold and Race streets in Ambler. The bakery is closed on Mondays but open Tuesday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn more about Corropolese at their awesome website – www.corropolesebakery.com.
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