The ovens at Barrio Bread are working overtime as the bakery enters its busiest season of the year. Owner Don Guerra said Thanksgiving kicks off a rush that continues straight through December, requiring all hands on deck to keep up.

In the week leading into the holiday, the bakery is preparing about 1,200 loaves a day, with roughly 40 percent of its business coming from wholesale customers. As restaurants get busier, Guerra said their orders from Barrio Bread continue to grow.

While demand is rising, ingredient costs remain a challenge. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average price of white bread in September was $1.87 per pound, slightly down from $1.98 a year earlier. Egg prices have also dipped, with a dozen large Grade A eggs costing $3.49 this September compared to

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