Amazing-Grains is a bakery, based in Olney, nr Milton Keynes, in England . We started life, as a microbakery, baking bread in the kitchen of a small cottage in Emberton, just south of Olney. We recently moved to larger premises at 17, East St. in Olney, with the potential to increase our range and volumes. Here we produce small batches, of wholesome, hand made, tasty bread with no additives, of any kind!. We're also working on developing new baked goods. We place great emphasis on maximizing the real flavour of bread, using good flour, and cool long fermentations. Our definition of good flour, is flour which:
Long cool fermentation naturally increases the flavour of bread, and breaks down some elements which cannot be easily digested . Factory type processes attempt to recreate flavour, by highly mechanized mixing, adding chemical improvers, high levels of yeast, enzymes,and 'clean label' ingredients, they don't even have to tell you about. They usually make their products within an hour . We prefer to knead our doughs gently, prove them, in cool places or overnight, for full and complete fermentation. This brings out the flavour , fully develops and naturally breaks down, much of the gluten. We prefer to use only the minimum amount of fresh yeast, or our own cultured yeast naturally occurring on the grain and flours and in the air. Where other ingredients are added, for flavour, i.e. herbs, spices, fruits and vegetables, we also prefer these to be, unadulterated, and wherever possible, seasonal and locally sourced. We also avoid additives of any kind, and particularly those designed to, and increase volumes, and ease of handling, whether they be 'natural' or otherwise. We currently bake Tuesdays to Fridays, and are happy to take personal orders and retail these from our bakery on East St., in Olney. Our breads are available directly from us, or from Harvest of Olney, at Fountain Court in Olney. They are also baked during the day, to be freshly available from our regular 'pop-up' baskets at the following places and times. Tuesdays between 5 & 6.30pm the The Swan Inn & Bistro, Olney Friday between 6.30 & 8.30pm Bell & Bear, Emberton Our breads are also served in the restaurant of the Bell & Bear in Emberton. 1st Sunday of each month from 9am to 1pm at the Olney Farmers Market, in the Market square Olney Our pop up baskets are often sold out within the hour, so we advise you to get there early, or call us in advance, on 0771 415 3267. Please remember, we require 24hrs notice for most products, and at least 48hrs for sourdough types. Our products range is developing all the time. Below please find just a sample of the range we regularly produce.
We love a challenge and are prepared to make most kinds of bread to order, and looking forward to adding your favourites to ours, for the ultimate bread menu! For the latest news, pop-up events, and products, check out our Facebook page AmazingBread or follow us on Twitter @amazinggrains If you're from the Olney area, call us now on 0771 415 3267 to discuss your requirements, and rediscover the true taste of real bread. |