Annually, the obesity rate in the United States continues to rise. With processed dishes being more accessible than ever, and a fast-food restaurant on every corner, it is getting more and more difficult to maintain a healthy diet. Furthermore, foods that are healthier, tend to be lacking in flavor, due to the absence of salt, butter, and other great-tasting ingredients. In an effort to solve the dilemma that continues to plague this country, Traci Janelle and Kelley Brianna of Two Dough Girls based in Atlanta, focus on creating delicious desserts and treats that are made with the freshest and highest quality ingredients to cater to their patron’s health and lifestyle needs.
Created in 2015, Two Dough Girls was birthed decades ago in the respective kitchens of their grandmother, mother, and aunt. “The women in our family were the reason we got into the culinary field.” Traci said of their company’s inception. “Allowing us to be in the kitchen while they were cooking, feeding off their enthusiasm and learning how much love and preparation was required to make our meals took our breath away.”
The fact that they were surrounded by amazing cooks, Traci and Kelley thought that a family-owned and operated eatery would be a great endeavor. Their mother, however, was retired and was not particularly fond of working again; but would offer support in any task that her daughters decided to pursue. She also raised them to be health-conscious, so naturally they wanted to do something different and bring a healthier spin to sweets. Kelley Briana stated that another objective was educate people on why they opted for natural dyes and cook with non-GMO, unbleached, organic ingredients. Through their baked goods, they have been able to bring people together and inspire them to live their highest quality of life by expressing instead of suppressing their creativity.
“We put a natural twist on traditional desserts. In trying to come up with unique ways to bake, we strive to make people more conscious about what they are eating, but at the same time we make it delicious. When you cook things, it can sometimes be difficult to maintain the balance of flavor and health.” Traci of Two Dough Girls says. “We’ve done years of testing and research, practicing and honing our craft until we reached a point where we could consistently put out a product that both tastes good and is good for you.”
An important quality that both Traci and Kelley possess is their perseverance. In building an upstart business from the ground up, they faced many trials and tribulations on multiple occasions. Outside of some financial restrictions, the stigma of not having a “real” job was also an obstacle that Two Dough Girls faced during the company’s infancy stages. “When we moved from Los Angeles to Atlanta, we kind of jumped right into it. We came with our family, so we had a bit of a support system and it allowed us to get our business off of the ground.” Traci said during an interview in 2018. “There is nothing wrong with working a 9 to 5, but certain things are for certain people. A lot of stress that comes in our lives is due to that job redundancy. We’re conditioned to think that is what you’re supposed to do, and if you don’t then you’re looked down upon and won’t be considered a productive member of society.”
Traci and Kelley of Two Dough Girls are striving to set themselves apart from other baking companies. They are helping to erase the myth that better ingredients mean less flavor, and why health should be just as important as taste. Their business has bonded communities and shown the youth that that higher education and working for someone else are not the only options for success.
Contact Info:
Website: www.twodoughgirls.com
Phone: (404) 242-6784