This blog post could be called 30 of the best London Bakeries given the plethora of

choice and quality across the capital, and when it come to do a product development

research day on bakery how do you pick out the ‘go to’ places…so I’ve just written

about delicious products, my favourites that I would make the journey for again, I

think this is when you know you’ve got a benchmark!

Quiche aux fromages – Arome Bakery

Ok quiche is not sexy, but this quiche was sooo good, the technical execution of this

was incredible – thin, even, perfectly baked buttery pastry, deep just set creamy

eggy filling and so much rich flavour from the beautiful blend of gorgonzola,

mozzarella and cheddar. Finished with fresh chives for a little oniony hit to balance

out the cheese and add freshness. When it’s made this well it seems so simple but if

you know you know.. my benchmark every time.

Crème Brullee Doughnuts – Bread Ahead

Doughnut lovers will come at me... It’s not a doughnut, it’s too messy, where’s the

jam…I don’t even care it’s all the things I want from a doughnut! Warm, fluffy, rich

dough perfectly fried and filled with a perfectly set baked brulee so there’s pretty

much a 50/50 ratio of filling to doughnut and then a crispy layer of caramelised sugar

on top – this doughnut delivers – great texture, beautiful blends of caramelised

flavour and it looks the part as well. Style and substance – Bread Ahead have nailed

it!

Coconut Macaroon/Little cake – Fortitude Bakehouse

I get it – bakery nerds talk about the beignets, the cinnamon buns, there’s so much

good stuff at Fortitude however for me I make a beeline for the unassuming coconut

macaroons – sometimes called ‘little cakes’ at Fortitude, and not to be confused with

macarons. These are crisp on the outside, moist in the middle with a delicious sweet

yielding texture from great quality desiccated coconut usually mixed with egg whites,

sugar, vanilla and a little pinch of salt – again a simple thing made beautifully, they

also happen to be gluten free if that’s your thing. Worth following your map app to

find this gem!

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