A bakery with a unique difference
A bit like the fable of the tortoise and the hare, faster is not always better and this is definitely the case when it comes to making our loaves. All our bread doughs are mixed using a slow speed mixer, which doesn’t damage the proteins …
Just to let you know, we will be open as normal on Good Friday, March 29 from 8.30am until 2pm and on Easter Saturday, March 30 from 8am until 2pm. If you wish to pre-order any treats and bread from us for the long weekend, please …
Although we don’t make or sell pancakes in the bakery, we’ve got the knack for whipping up delicious, light ones. Here we’re sharing a recipe for Scotch or American style pancakes, which are a smaller, but slightly thicker take on traditional British pancakes. Why not …
Barbara was one of our winners in our nuncheon competition and this is her winning recipe for you to make at home. The ingredients 120 grams (g) wholemeal self-raising (SR) flour 120g SR flour – sieve together with the above 120g butter 90g dark brown …
Charlotte was one of our winners in our nuncheon competition and this is her winning recipe for you to make at home. The ingredients 200g unsalted butter (softened)100g caster sugar50g cocoa powder300g plain flour1 teaspoon salted caramel flavouring (optional) The method Preheat oven to gas …
Two Southampton residents are celebrating this month after winning a recipe competition run by us to help revive the Regency meal of ‘nuncheon’ (January 2024). We wanted ideas for treats suitable as a mid-morning or afternoon snack. Barbara Wright and Charlotte Shepherd were picked as …
No one is quite sure when the first bread was baked and who made it. It’s thought it was made in the Neolithic era, so around 10,000 years ago, when humans started cooking on hot stones and the cultivation of grains began, but it’s not …
As Brits, we have a real love affair with tea, so we were wondering, why do we all love it so much? First traded in Britain Tea was first traded in Britain by the merchant Thomas Garway in dry and liquid form at his coffee …
We’re officially celebrating our second anniversary this month by offering visitors free birthday cake (December 2023). We were launched in 2021 to solely support the charity Communicare, which is dedicated to eradicating loneliness and isolation here in Southampton. December 15 Matt Baker, our Director, says: …
Edible Christmas tree decorations are popular with children and adults alike. A great way of keeping children occupied during the festive season is by making your own like our biscuits below. Stained glass cookies Prep time: 30 minCooking time: 10 minMakes: 10-15 biscuits Ingredients 220g …