Skip the line: Schmidt Bakery is now taking Cherry Thing-a-Ling shipping orders
WLWT Digital Staff
Presidents Day means business for an Indiana bakery that makes a unique treat.Schmidt Bakery in Batesville makes Cherry Thing-a-Lings to celebrate Presidents Day.The bakery, owned by Bertie and Clem Schmidt, has served the deep-fried cherry fritters for more than a half-century.Being available only once a year, this Presidents Day weekend tradition is based on the legend of George Washington chopping down a cherry tree.If you can't make it to Batesville or don't want to brave the line, Schmidt Bakery is now accepting Cherry Thing-a-Ling shipping orders for either Tuesday, Feb. 11, or Tuesday, Feb. 18. The bakery said orders can be shipped to any current postal address.The bakery is encouraging people to place their shipping orders as soon as possible, as it only has a limited amount of orders it can take each day for shipping.Schmidt Bakery said a dozen Thing-a-Lings are $16, plus the cost of shipping, so it would cost $33 for a dozen Thing-a-Lings to be shipped and $55 for two dozen to be shipped.All shipping orders for Feb. 11 must be called in before 5 p.m. on Feb. 10 and all shipping orders for Feb. 18 must be called in before 5 p.m. on Feb. 17. You can call 812-934-4501 to place shipping orders. Orders cannot be made online."We suggest a quick warm-up in the microwave when ready to eat. Fresh is still the best, but this comes in a close second if it's the only way to get them," the bakery wrote on its website regarding receiving the treats in the mail.The Cherry Thing-a-Lings will be sold at the Batesville store from Feb. 13 through Feb. 17. To view store hours, click here.In 2019, 145,440 Cherry Thing-a-Lings were made.
BATESVILLE, Ind. —
Presidents Day means business for an Indiana bakery that makes a unique treat.
Schmidt Bakery in Batesville makes Cherry Thing-a-Lings to celebrate Presidents Day.
The bakery, owned by Bertie and Clem Schmidt, has served the deep-fried cherry fritters for more than a half-century.
Being available only once a year, this Presidents Day weekend tradition is based on the legend of George Washington chopping down a cherry tree.
If you can't make it to Batesville or don't want to brave the line, Schmidt Bakery is now accepting Cherry Thing-a-Ling shipping orders for either Tuesday, Feb. 11, or Tuesday, Feb. 18. The bakery said orders can be shipped to any current postal address.
The bakery is encouraging people to place their shipping orders as soon as possible, as it only has a limited amount of orders it can take each day for shipping.
Schmidt Bakery said a dozen Thing-a-Lings are $16, plus the cost of shipping, so it would cost $33 for a dozen Thing-a-Lings to be shipped and $55 for two dozen to be shipped.
All shipping orders for Feb. 11 must be called in before 5 p.m. on Feb. 10 and all shipping orders for Feb. 18 must be called in before 5 p.m. on Feb. 17. You can call 812-934-4501 to place shipping orders. Orders cannot be made online.
"We suggest a quick warm-up in the microwave when ready to eat. Fresh is still the best, but this comes in a close second if it's the only way to get them," the bakery wrote on its website regarding receiving the treats in the mail.
The Cherry Thing-a-Lings will be sold at the Batesville store from Feb. 13 through Feb. 17. To view store hours, click here.
In 2019, 145,440 Cherry Thing-a-Lings were made.