Jaarsma Bakery- Delicious Dutch Letters and Much More!

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A Taste of Holland Delivered to Your Door

When I went to Central College in Pella, Iowa back in the 1980's, one of my favorite destinations was Jaarsma's Bakery. It was a wonderland of pastries and other goodies.

My friend Mary and I used to try to get to Pamida and back without being seduced by the other-worldly aroma of yumminess hanging in the air. We even tried passing by on the other side of the street, but it was an exercise in futility. We always surrendered and were swept away on a cloud of sweet whipped cream and almond paste.

For many years I missed the enjoyment of Jaarsma's and my all-time favorite pastry, Dutch Letters, when I discovered that I can order them online and have them delivered to my door anytime!

Read on to find out more about Jaarsma's and how to order your own Dutch bakery delights online!

Contents at a Glance

Pella Tulip Festival
The History of Jaarsma's Bakery
Pella, Iowa hosts an annual Tulip Time Festival.

Try Your Hand At Baking Your Own Dutch Pastry Treats At Home!
Dutch Letters- Jaarsma's Specialty!
Jaarsma Bakery Buzz

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Pella Tulip Festival

Pella, Iowa hosts a Tulip Festival every year...Yes, I still have my wooden shoes!

This town is also home of the Pella Window Factory, and the birthplace of Wild West legend Wyatt Earp! ~ BadMsM

Pella Iowa Tulip Festival

Kevin and Sue McCarthy take you to the Pella Iowa Tullip Festival. Sue gets the details and Kevin takes you to the Wyatt Earp House. Our web site is kevinandsuetravel.com

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The History of Jaarsma's Bakery

A new immigrant from Holland, Harmon Jaarsma started his bakery in 1899 in Pella, Iowa, using recipes he brought from his homeland. His creations were baked in two wood fired brick ovens. The bakery also served as a coffee shop and a home to Harmon's family.

In the beginning, Harmon's famous Dutch Letters were made only as a special treat for Sinterklaas Day (the Dutch Santa Claus Day), December 6th. The pastries were shaped into an "S" for "Sinterklaas". They are now available year round.

Harmon's son, Frank took over the business in 1948. He and his two sons, Howard and Ralph, helped run the business. After a tragic fire in 1973 destroyed the original location, a new bakery was built on the same site.

Four generations after Harmon began, Jaarsma's is still providing quality pastries, breads and cookies to a very grateful clientele. Order some online today and see for yourself!

Click here to order from Jaarsma's online

Store Hours: Mon-Sat: 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Closed Sundays
Phone: 641-628-2940
Email: sales@jaarsmabakery.com

You may order from Jaarsma Bakery by Fax 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Simply choose your items and print the check-out page, then complete it and fax it to:

FAX: 641-628-9148

Or you may send your order via regular mail. Choose items, print the check-out page, complete it and send it to:

Jaarsma Bakery
727 Franklin Street
Pella, Iowa 50219
USA

Pella, Iowa hosts an annual Tulip Time Festival.

Try Your Hand At Baking Your Own Dutch Pastry Treats At Home!

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Dutch Letters- Jaarsma's Specialty!

Jaarsma Bakery Buzz

Jaarsma Bakery - Pella, IA: The most famous things made at Jaarsma Bakery are Dutch letters ? giant-size pastries in the form of the alphabet. Here you also will find sunny-yellow angelfood cakes made into circles and loaves, as well as cases filled with dozens of ...
Jaarsma Bakery: My dad, Sophia, and Olivia are looking at the window display at Jaarsma Bakery before we head in for an afternoon treat. I took Sophia and Olivia as well as my parents to Pella a week prior to Tulip Time (the big annual festival). ...
Jaarsma Bakery Window - Windmill: Pictures by Ann posted a photo: Jaarsma Bakery Window - Windmill. The bakery had a wonderful selection of baked goods. We were able to try a variety of Dutch treats - including the Dutch letters (in the shape of an "S" and filled with ...
Jaarsma Bakery Window: Pictures by Ann posted a photo: Jaarsma Bakery Window. The girls thought the big frosted "wooden" shoe was pretty cool.

Don't Forget To Try Other Treats Like Spice Cookies!

Jaarsma Bakery Link List

Jaarsma Bakery: Our family owned-and-operated bakery, located in historic Pella Iowa, has been baking delicious "Dutch Treats" for over a century.
Jaarsma Bakery - Iowa - tribe.net: Reviews and ratings for Jaarsma Bakery
Road Food.com: Restaurant Logbooks - Roadfood Insider - User Reviews
The Boston Globe: Rural Iowa serves up a `Dutch treat'
The New York Times: Iowa, Where It All Began