Independent Cambridge - fresh, organic, artisan bread

In a regular series of articles on this site, the Cambridge Network joins with Independent Cambridge to celebrate the fantastic range of independent retailers we have on our doorstep. Read this week about CobsBakery.

 

The smell alone has been known to sell houses, and it was the aroma of freshly baked bread that persuaded Alan Ackroyd to leave his ‘proper job’ in education and set up his own business – CobsBakery (aka Cambridge Organic Bakery).

His enthusiasm for the humble loaf has not diminished since the first night of baking in 2004 and his mission – to produce fresh, organic, artisan bread – is still the cornerstone of the business.

So, as well as the Classic Breads Alan bakes, which include interesting variations such as super seedy, sundried tomato and herb, olive crown and continental fruit loaf, CobsBakery offers a range of loaves called Windmill Breads – featuring products from skilled, local millers. A number of flours are bought from Foster’s Mill, just outside Cambridge at Swaffam Prior, who in turn source their grain from local farmers, giving CobsBakery’s products true traceability. Delicious breads from this range include sourdough, rye, wholemeal and white spelt varieties.
 
All the breads and rolls are featured on the CobsBakery website and give details about the different ingredients used and dietary notes such as ‘free from baker’s yeast’ for those with sensitivities.

Along with supplying many of the local independent shops, cafés and restaurants, you can buy direct from Alan at the various local Farmers Fayres (when/where are listed on the website). These give him the chance to chat to customers, which allows him to develop his recipes based on their feedback.

And if you want to learn his baking secrets why not go along to one of the Bite-sized Bakery workshops, held once a month, so you too  can learn all about mixing, kneading and shaping the staff of life!


CobsBakery
7 Robert Davies Court
Nuffield Road
Cambridge CB4 1PT

Tel: +44 (0)1223 241207
Email: info@cobsbakery.com

www.cobsbakery.com

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The colourful and informative book, Independent Cambridge, is available from Waterstones, Heffers, many of the independent shops and online at www.independent-cambridge.co.uk

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