Lia Holter – Made. by Lia

On this week’s episode of The Sauce, host Lauren Healey is joined by Lia Holter — the award-winning baker and owner of Made. by Lia in Old Town Florissant, who just released her first cookbook.Lia shares how she turned a passion for baking with her mom and grandmother into a full-fledged career — from launching a small Facebook page in 2012 to winning TLC’s Next Great Baker and growing her brand into one of St. Louis’ most beloved bakeries.In this episode:How Lia’s family traditions and pastry-school training shaped her baking philosophyThe story behind Made. by Lia — from home kitchen to bakery in Old Town FlorissantWhat it was like competing (and winning) on Next Great BakerHow she built her business through pop-ups, community support, and a $25K KickstarterWriting and testing recipes for her new cookbook, released just in time for holiday bakingBalancing entrepreneurship, motherhood, and finding joy in bothMore highlights:Where to pick up the Made. by Lia cookbook — madebylia.com, Amazon, Target, and local retailersTasting table favorites: cherry strudel, jumbo chocolate chip cookies, vegan cinnamon sugar donuts, and vegan/gluten-free chocolate espresso donutsThe secret behind her “not-too-sweet” baking style — and how she keeps her passion alivehttps://www.madebylia.com/🎧 Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify and all major platforms. 📅 New episodes drop every Tuesday.