A bakery with a unique difference
Recipes aren’t the only thing that hold our British baking traditions together. Each bake reflects changing tastes, regional pride, royal influence and centuries of culinary innovation. In the second of our two blogs, we explore the stories behind four of Britain’s best-known bakes. Bakewell Tart: …
British baking is far more than a collection of recipes. Every traditional bake tells a story of changing tastes, regional pride, royal influence and centuries of culinary innovation. In the first of two blogs we’re telling you about the stories behind four of Britain’s best-known …
Few bakery favourites are as popular as the humble sausage roll…and ours are no exception, with some customers even describing them as ‘legendary’. Whether enjoyed as a lunchtime snack, a quick bite on the go or a comforting treat with a hot drink, sausage rolls …
Bread is one of Britain’s favourite foods, but when you’re standing at the bakery counter faced with white, wholemeal and granary loaves, it can be difficult to know which one to choose. We’re often asked what sets these popular breads apart, so here’s a simple …
Few savoury treats are as beloved in Britain as the sausage roll. Found in bakeries, cafés, sporting venues and lunchboxes across the country, this simple combination of seasoned sausage meat wrapped in pastry has become a true British favourite. But where did the sausage roll …
Few treats are as distinctly British as the flapjack. Made from rolled oats, butter, sugar and golden syrup, this simple baked bar has been a staple of baking for generations and they are celebrated for their chewy texture, rich flavour and satisfying heartiness. The history …
FRONT OF HOUSE TEAM MEMBER CommuniBakes – Shirley, Southampton£12.71 per hour, 32 hours (Tue–Sat) ABOUT THE ROLE Join our friendly bakery team delivering excellent customer service. You’ll help create a welcoming environment while ensuring smooth day to day front of house operations and supporting the …
The Victoria sponge is one of Britain’s most iconic cakes, steeped in history and closely linked to the Victorian era. It’s also one of our favourite cakes in the bakery! Named after Queen Victoria herself, this simple yet elegant cake became popular in the 19th …
Scones are a much-loved part of British baking, best known for their place at the heart of a traditional afternoon tea. Their story dates back centuries, with origins in Scotland in the early 1500s. These first scones were quite different from today’s versions – made …
Perhaps one of our post popular and bestselling savoury treats in our little bakery is our sausage roll. But where did this pastry delight, as we know it today, originate? Well, it turns out it has roots that stretch back centuries. While sausages themselves date …