About As Kneaded Bakery

As Kneaded Bakery is a woman-founded artisan bread bakery whose sourdough loaves, French baguettes, challah, and noshes nourish communities across the Bay Area at select farmers' markets and our very own brick-and-mortar store in San Leandro.

 About Iliana Berkowitz, Owner & Founder

Born in the Bay Area, Iliana spent years on both coasts honing her craft in bakeries and restaurant kitchens before deciding in 2016 to build her own bread business — one that would reflect her unique palate, perspective, and passion. After developing an initial fan base through pop-ups and a weekly bread subscription program, known as “Bread Club,” Iliana took the leap to serving wholesale accounts and farmers’ markets. In 2024, she switched AKB’s focus from wholesale to retail. Iliana's original mission remains the same: Bake wholesome breads of unparalleled taste, texture, and substance — and a few bread puns every now and then for good measure. Whatever happens, she’ll always rise to the occasion.

Meet the As Kneaded team

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Josh
Dishwasher

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Amanda
Head Baker

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Danielle
Retail Associate

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Juliet
Retail Associate/Farmer’s Marketeer

Ken
Farmer’s Marketeer/Operations

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Reyna
Assistant Head Baker

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Jose
Baker

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Brianna
Baker

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Jess
Baker/Retail Associate

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Alex
Baker/Dishwasher

Mack

Mack
Farmer's Marketeer

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