The first time I ever ate an empanada was when I was dating my husband in the 1980’s. My mother-in-law is from Chile and empanadas are a staple there. In Chile, empanada stands are on every corner. They bake, fry, fill and serve them everywhere you turn. Soon after I tasted an empanada, I began…
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Serious Indulgence: Baked-By-Susan’s Classic Chocolate Treat
When my boys were little, I would marvel at how long it took me to pull out their winter coats, hats, matching mittens, and extra socks, Jan 7. Read More
Discover Westchester’s Best of the Best Over 20 Years
There’s a reason Baked by Susan was selected as a Best of Westchester winner every year since 2013: Everything is made from scratch daily, using all-natural, local ingredients and fruit in season with no preservatives. Jan 7. Read More
Baked By Susan Is Expanding Into a Brand New Croton Location
Baked by Susan is one of Westchester’s most prolific local bakeries. So prolific, in fact, that the much-loved shop is moving just a few blocks to a brand-new Croton-on-Hudson address with a Grand Opening scheduled for noon on Saturday, March 7. Read More
Croton bakery is moving into larger space; grand opening (with free cupcakes) is March 7
The popular Croton-on-Hudson bakery, known for its cakes, cookies, cupcakes, pies, empanadas and more — not just in Croton but at many coffee shops throughout. Read More
Baked Goods, Nothing Added
Susan O’Keefe was looking for a commercial kitchen to expand her wholesale baking business when she came across a sunny retail space in Croton-on-Hudson that changed her perspective. Home to a series of pizza parlors.Read More
Baked by Susan
As a stay-at-home mom with three boys, Susan O’Keefe often baked for friends and even local restaurants. But what pushed her from “baker” to “bakery owner” was when she had the opportunity to make homemade cookies for the United Nations: she had to quickly come up with a company name and label.Read More
- Best of Westchester Winner 2022 “Best Cupcake” and “Best muffins”
- Best of Westchester Winner 2021 “Best Bakery” and “Best Cinnamon Buns”
- Best of Westchester Winner 2020 for Best American Bakery and Best Pie
- 2019 Winner for "Best Bakery" & "Best Pies"
- 2018 Winner for "Best Bakery"
- 2017 Winner for "Best Bakery" & "Best Chocolate Chip Cookie"
- 2016 Winner for "Best Pie"
- 2015 Winner for “Best Bakery” & “Best Cupcake”
- 2014 Winner for “Apple Turnovers”
- 2013 Winner for “Best Cinnamon Rolls”