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13 of the best artisanal bakeries

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Looking for more than your average slice of bread? We roundup 13 of the best artisanal bakeries around town.

Baker & Cook

Dough prepared from scratch on the premises: yes Best-sellers: German vollk orn loaf (a seeded rye sourdough bread) and traditional baguette that uses a levain, or sourdough starter Staff favourite: soft Turkish pide bread Most underrated item on the menu: bagels (plain, blueberry, and cinnamon and raisin), made the authentic way by boiling and steaming so they have a crisp crust and dense, chewy crumb You may have sampled it at: Dean & Deluca and Tobys Estate Opening bells: 7am (Hillcrest) and 8am (Martin Road) Go to: 77 Hillcrest Road and 38A Martin Road For more: 6469 8834 | 6636 5865 | bakerandcook.biz Artisanal bread is handcrafted by a baker rather than mass-produced in a factory. It is the small bakerys response to commercial bread the quintessential anti-supermarket loaf.

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Carpenter and Cook

Dough prepared from scratch on the premises: yes Best-sellers: passion-fruit meringue tart and lemon drizzle loaf Staff favourite: carrot cake Most underrated item on the menu: lemon cream tart Opening bells: Go to: 19 Lorong Kilat #01-06 For more: 6463 3648 | carpenterandcook.com

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Choupinette
Dough prepared from scratch on the premises: yes Best-sellers: croissants and sour dough bread Staff favourites: plain chou chou (choux pastry bun) and pain au chocolat Most underrated item on the menu: pain lancienne, a bread made from three types of flour brown, white and rye for a crusty bread which is soft and chewy on the inside Opening bells: 8am Go to: 607 Bukit Timah Road #01-01 For more: 6466 0613 | facebook.com/ChoupinetteCafe In addition to the basic ingredients of flour, water, yeast and salt, artisanal bakers often add other ingredients such as seeds, nuts, onions, cheese, sundried tomatoes and olive oil.

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Freshly Baked
Dough prepared from scratch on the premises: yes Best-sellers: walnut raisin bread and cinnamon roll Staff favourite: white ciabatta Most underrated item on the menu: ham and cheese on walnut raisin bread Opening bells: 8am Go to: 57 Killiney Road For more: 6735 3298 | freshlybaked.com.sg

Maison Kayser
Dough prepared from scratch on the premises: yes Best-sellers: croissants and baguette Monge Staff favourites: bichon poires caramel (pear and caramel pastry) and chausson aux pommes (apple turnover) Most underrated item on the menu: walnut and raisin roll served warm Opening bells: 8am Go to: 6 Scotts Road, #B1-09 Scotts Square and Caf, #B2 Wheelock Place For more: 6636 3672 | maison-kayser.com The best way to keep bread fresh is in a bread box (like your grandmother had), or stored in a closed paper bag. Plastic is never recommended because it accelerates the staling process.
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Dough prepared from scratch on the premises: yes, at 313@somerset Best-sellers: Hamburg cinnamon roll and walnut bread Staff favourite: Black Forest ham sandwich Opening bells: check with individual outlets Go to: Raffles City Shopping Centre, 313@somerset and VivoCity For more: marche-restaurants.com

Paul
Dough prepared from scratch on the premises: made daily in central kitchen and baked same day in Takashimaya bakery Best-sellers: croissants and pain au chocolat Staff favourite: croissants Most underrated item on the menu: tourte chvre courgette (goat cheese tart) You may have sampled it at: one of their many outlets around the world, from Switzerland to Kuwait Opening bells: 9am Go to: #03-16A/17 Takashimaya Shopping Centre For more: 6836 1914 | paul-international.com The amount of water in dough defines the type of bread it will make. Bread with 50 percent hydration creates a dense, tight texture, like that of a bagel. A typical baguette has about 70 percent hydration, while an airy ciabatta can reach 85 percent hydration.

Nick Vina Artisan Bakery

Dough prepared from scratch on the premises: yes Best-sellers: French baguette and classic sourdough Staff favourite: sweet cheese walnut bread Most underrated item on the menu: vollk orn, a seeded dark rye German bread You may have sampled it at: Five & Dime Eatery, Long Black Caf, Sarnies Opening bells: 7.30am Go to: 12 Gopeng Street, #01-54/55 Icon Village For more: 6224 7848 | nickvina.com

Simply Bread
Dough prepared from scratch on the premises: prepared at central kitchen in Jurong Best-sellers: rustic white, wholemeal and ciabatta Staff favourite: grilled ham and cheese sandwich Most underrated item on the menu: roast beef sandwich You may have sampled it at: American Club and PS. Caf Opening bells: 8am Go to: #01-03 Guthrie House and #02-07 Cluny Court For more: 6763 2628 | simplybread.com.sg Artisanal bread has no chemical additives, so it tends to have a much shorter shelf-life than store-bought bread. Eat it within a day or two and freeze the rest.

The Bread Project

Dough prepared from scratch on the premises: yes Best-seller: pain aux crales (multigrain loaf)

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Staff favourite: baguette Most underrated item on the menu: heavy German caraway and rye; or flaxseed bread, which is good for the digestion You may have sampled it at: Dean & DeLuca Opening bells: 9am Go to: 174 Joo Chiat Road For more: 6440 9228 | thebreadproject.com.sg A breads crumb , the inner part of the bread, gives away all its secrets. There youll find information about hole structure, hydration, flour type, yeast amount and dough mixture.

Tiong Bahru Bakery

Dough prepared from scratch on the premises: yes Best-sellers: croissants (especially chocolate) and k ouign amann (a buttery Breton pastry or cake) Staff favourite: pandan croissant Most underrated item on the menu: pineapple mango passion-fruit tarts Opening bells: 8am (closed Tuesdays) Go to: 56 Eng Hoon Street #01-70 (also in Raffles City Shopping Centre) For more: 6220 3430 | tiongbahrubakery.com

The Organic Baker

Dough prepared from scratch on the premises: yes, prepared in the bakery in Sembawang Best-sellers: whole-wheat sourdough and rosemary focaccia Staff favourite: ciabatta Most underrated item on the menu: rye sourdough You may have sampled it at: UpperCrust, Four Seasons Organic Market or the Swiss Butchery Go to: numerous stockists listed on website; home delivery available too For more: 6570 1228 | theorganicbaker.com

Werners Oven
Dough prepared from scratch on the premises: yes Best-sellers: spelt bread, made from an ancient wheat variety, is suitable for people with allergies; as is vollk orn bread, made from 100-percent rye flour Staff favourite: spelt bread Most underrated item on the menu: muesli bread Opening bells: 8.30am Go to: 6 Upper East Coast Road For more: 6442 3897 | wernersoven.com.sg
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