SHARE

Hudson Valley Doughnut Baker Makes Dairy, Gluten-Free Pastries To-Order

An area software engineer began selling pastries that are as decadent as they are gluten-free after years of forgoing doughnuts due to an autoimmune disorder.

Brandy North manning a booth at the Saugerties Farmers Market alongside her father.

Brandy North manning a booth at the Saugerties Farmers Market alongside her father.

Photo Credit: Provided
Gluten-free French macarons from Northern Delights

Gluten-free French macarons from Northern Delights

Photo Credit: Pics By Samm Photography
Gluten-free cake doughtnuts

Gluten-free cake doughtnuts

Photo Credit: Pics By Samm Photography

"Since being diagnosed with Celiac disease in 2013, I have always been frustrated by the lack of affordable, good tasting gluten-free baked goods," said Brandy North, owner of Northern Delights in Ulster County. "The one thing I missed the most was a good donut. My adventure started with donuts and is now evolving into more!"

With a background in software development, North was previously a hobbyist baker. Since beginning her enterprise in Saugerties this August, she has amassed a following of made-to-order pastry-lovers and has become a regular presence at the Saugerties Farmers Market. 

Nearly all of North's pastries can be made dairy-free, with the exception of some toppings like butterscotch.

Currently, North sells cinnamon sugar doughnuts and chocolate cake doughnuts that can be ordered with or without toppings like sprinkles and brownie crumbles.

Northern Delights isn't just limited to pastries with a hole in the center. North bakes seven different varieties of colorful French macarons:

  • Cookies and cream
  • Classic vanilla 
  • "Galaxy" vanilla
  • Lemon
  • Orange Creamsicle
  • Raspberry vanilla
  • Unicorn cotton candy
Also for sale are gluten-free bagels, cupcakes, English muffins, chocolate and double chocolate chip cookies and brownies.

Every week, North also sells special menu items. This week's specialty is a mock Hostess cupcake.

Orders can be placed on the Northern Delights website or Facebook page.

to follow Daily Voice North Rockland and receive free news updates.

SCROLL TO NEXT ARTICLE