A Herefordshire bakery has been recognised for its artisan loaves and pastries, being named best in the region.
Peter Cooks Bread, based in Bromyard, has snapped up the title of best bakery in the West Midlands, at the 2024 National Bakery Awards.
The baker is well-known in the county for its artisan loaves, and intriguing pastries. Each loaf is hand-made slowly over two to three days, with the flavour developing naturally. The bakery says that this long fermentation provides you with a hearty, nutritious loaf that is easy to digest.
Owner and head baker, Peter Doughty-Cook, expressed his gratitude for the award, saying it was a "fantastic surprise" to receive the prestigious title.
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"It was wonderful that the judges recognised the ethos of collaboration with other local food producers and the use of the finest seasonal ingredients”.
“This combined with the expert knowledge, experience and hard work that the whole team at Peter Cooks Bread provide, enables us to continue on our journey of sharing the joys of real bread," he said.
The bakery’s specialities lie in pastries and sourdough, with many award-winning loaves on the menu including a wild hops and barley loaf which was named Britain’s Best Loaf in 2020.
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