Swoon of the Month: Scapegoat Bakery + Spekeri

Nordic Exposure

Never underestimate the power of a teenage hobby. Jedediah Martin fell in love with black-metal music in seventh grade and became obsessed with its country of origin: Norway.

Two decades later, he and his wife, Erica, are putting the finishing touches on their dream project, Scapegoat Bakery + Spekeri, in downtown Shelbyville. Shoppers will find meats cured by Martin alongside Scandinavian-inspired baked goods, including these kanelsnurrer (cinnamon twists) and elaborate loaves of pulla (coffee bread).

Five Scandinavian Baked Delights

Kladdkaka. A traditional Swedish chocolate cake. it has a yummy gooey middle. It’s delicious! This particular one I…

Posted by The Scapegoat Bakery + Spekeri on Thursday, December 31, 2015


Julekake! A delicious Norwegian Christmas bread. It has cardamom, dried cherries, dried cranberries and raisins with…

Posted by The Scapegoat Bakery + Spekeri on Friday, December 11, 2015


Toscakake. Scandanivian almond torte. This particular recipe is from a great family from Norway! Our favorite!

Posted by The Scapegoat Bakery + Spekeri on Friday, November 20, 2015


Walnut Poviticia has a sweet walnut filling swirled throughout the inside! Super decadent! $4/small loaf

Posted by The Scapegoat Bakery + Spekeri on Wednesday, November 18, 2015


Pulla is a traditional recipe from Finland. A sweet coffee braid that is adorned with almonds! They call it a coffee bread because it is traditionally served with coffee.

Posted by The Scapegoat Bakery + Spekeri on Wednesday, November 18, 2015