Best bakeries to get sourdough bread in Singapore
5 brilliant bread experts offering top notch sourdough
Text: Rachel L
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The circuit breaker period saw the rise of numerous circuit bakers as many turned to the therapeutic motions of baking to pass time. Amidst the wide range of indulgent desserts and mouth-watering bakes produced, the sourdough loaf was a common feature on Instagram stories as home-bakers proudly showcased their latest creations. However, as we begin to open up for the second time, making your own sourdough bread might become more of a hassle than a hobby. Thankfully, Singapore has no shortage of artisan bakeries and we’ve rounded up some of our favourites to get your weekly dose of sourdough.
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Named after the humble yet integral baker’s workbench where the magic of the baking process occurs, this neighbourhood bakery started its journey in the midst of the pandemic. Reflecting the communal spirit of the baker’s bench, its cosy exterior and ever present aroma of fresh bakes make it the perfect spot for customers to chat over a cup of coffee and a sweet treat. The spread at Baker’s Bench Bakery offers signature sourdough loaves that include the versatile-staple Humble, fluffy Milk Toast, nutty Multiseed and popular Cranberry & Oat Porridge Loaf. Many of Baker’s Bench Bakery loaves are also vegan-friendly and all their bread flours are ethically sourced, sustainable and chemical free. Apart from these, the bakery also serves up a delicious assortment of sourdough croissants, bagels and bakes.
Visit Bakery’s Bench Bakery at 6 Bukit Pasoh Road, Singapore 089820 or order online at https://www.bakersbenchbakery.com/ .
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Run by a two-gal-one-pup team, the bakes at Pickle Bakery are inspired from memories of adventures abroad and backpacking endeavours. Co-owners Jas and Liz take all they have experienced and translate them into the soulful products that line the bakery’s shelves. Their sourdough bread comes in 4 variations - Country, Seeded, Baguettes and Turkish Pide. They also have a range of assorted sourdough buns that carry both sweet and savoury options such as their 4Cheese and Double Choc Macademia Cream Cheese. The entire preparation process from sprouting and pickling to the dough’s fermentation are all carried out in-house and adheres to Jas and Liz’s ethos of serving thoughtful food that is good for the gut.
Visit Pickle Bakery at 2 Everton Park, #01-61, Singapore 081002 or order online at https://www.picklebakery.com/ .
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A visit to this artisan bakery will provide a much clearer understanding of the reason behind its name. Whipping up their beloved loaves and sweets within its jam-packed kitchen, Micro Bakery has turned their pocket-sized space into a baking haven that you can trust to deliver phenomenal goods. Located at Serene Centre, their sourdough loaves come in generous portions and you can pick between their Country, Seeded and Buckwheat flavours as well as a Baker’s special that changes daily. If you fancy some ciabatta, they offer those as well in five different variations - Plain, Olive, Fig & Cream Cheese, Smoked Cheddar & Pepper and their latest addition, Smashed Potato & House Garlic Butter.
Visit Micro Bakery at 10 Jalan Serene, #01-05 Serene Centre, Singapore 258748 or order online at https://microbakery.oddle.me/en_SG.
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Just like its name suggests, Starter Lab is a bakery bursting with experimentation, creativity and bold flavours. The store is the first international branch of its Bali-originated headquarters and a product of its mission to spread the craft of breadmaking in the region. In the middle of the bustle of Havelock Road, Starter Lab centers on the traditional baking by focusing their production process around the sourdough “starter” to create wholesome, naturally-leavened bread and pastries. Their airy and aromatic Rosemary Lemon and Sea Salt Sourdough marries the fragrance of rosemary olive oil with the punchy tang of lemon zest. On the other hand, their Danish Rye is more densely packed and filled with nourishing seeds that make it great for digestion. The Starter Lab recommends using thin slices of this loaf to build a Smorrebrod (a traditional Danish open-faced sandwich).
Visit Starter Lab at 721 Havelock Rd, Singapore 169645 or order online at https://starter-lab-bakery.myshopify.com/ .
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The bakers at Breadyard birthed their sourdough starter, Gloopy, on an MIT exchange and since then the rest has been history. Started by a group of young bakers with a passion for flour, water, temperature and time, the bakery has expanded from its original housing flat in Ghim Moh to a larger factory space to cater to its growing number of customers. Its cafe at One North offers 5 different delicious types of sourdough bread - Country, Rye, Olive, Miso Sesame and Multiseed.
Visit Breadyard at 1 Fusionopolis Place, Galaxis #01-23/24, Singapore 138522 or order online at https://breadyard.com.sg/bread-and-pastries.
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