A blend of wholemeal and white flour with dark rye. The presence of rye gives a softer texture and crust and slighter denser crumb than other sourdoughs.

A blend of wholemeal and white flour with dark rye. The presence of rye gives a softer texture and crust and slighter denser crumb than other sourdoughs.

An unusual but delicious recipe originating in Russia, 100% organic rye sourdough with added ground coriander, black molasses and a dusting of crushed coriander seeds on top.

An unusual but delicious recipe originating in Russia, 100% organic rye sourdough with added ground coriander, black molasses and a dusting of crushed coriander seeds on top.

Lesley's Cottage Kitchen - Shillingford Abbot (each cake is made individually not in a batch) - Apple Cake deliciously moist with a layer of apples running through the middle, Butter (Yeo Valley), Light Brown Sugar (Fairtrade), Wholemeal Flour (Shipton Mill or Doves), Eggs (Little Bowhay), Brambley Apples (Home Grown), Mixed Spices or Cinnamon (if used) (Holland & Barrett)

Lesley's Cottage Kitchen - Shillingford Abbot (each cake is made individually not in a batch) - Carrot Cake deliciously moist and light. Butter (Yeo Valley), Light Brown Sugar (Fairtrade), Flour (Shipton Mill or Doves), Eggs (Little Bowhay), Carrot (Shillingfords), Mixed Spices.

Lesley's Cottage Kitchen - Shillingford Abbot (each cake is made individually not in a batch) - Lemon & Poppy Seed Cake deliciously moist and light with a sharp, sugary twist, Butter (Yeo Valley), Castor Sugar (Fairtrade), Flour (Shipton Mill or Doves), Eggs (Little Bowhay), Lemons (Unwaxed), Poppy Seeds (Holland & Barrett)

Lesley's Cottage Kitchen - Shillingford Abbot (each cake is made individually not in a batch) - Lemon Drizzle Cake deliciously moist and light with a sharp, sugary twist, Butter (Yeo Valley), Castor Sugar (Fairtrade), Flour (Shipton Mill or Doves), Eggs (Little Bowhay), Lemons (Unwaxed)

Lesley's Cottage Kitchen - Shillingford Abbot (each cake is made individually not in a batch) - Milk Chocolate Cake Butter (Yeo Valley), Castor Sugar (Fairtrade), Self-raising Flour (Shipton Mill or Doves), Eggs (Little Bowhay), Cocal Powder, Milk Chocolate (70% Solid)

Lesley's Cottage Kitchen - Shillingford Abbot (each cake is made individually not in a batch) - Vanilla Jam Sponge. Butter (Yeo Valley), Castor Sugar (Fairtrade), Self-raising Flour (Shipton Mill or Doves), Eggs (Little Bowhay), Jam (Seasonal Fruit), Sugar

Delicious tangy overnight white. ABOUT SOURDOUGHS: Sourdoughs are breads made without using conventional baker’s yeast, a process that goes back thousands of years. Their basis is the use of a “culture” or “natural leaven” developed simply by mixing a little flour and water and allowing it to ferment naturally as “wild yeasts” and bacteria get to work. We start the process of making sourdoughs the night before baking, allowing the culture to ferment for at least 12 hours during which time it gets very active. If more flavouring and ingredients are added next day this can also extend the proving stage so sourdoughs really do win a “Slow Food” accolade.

The advantage of this process is that the flour is effectively pre-digested making the resultant bread easier on the stomach. The flavour of sourdoughs can take some getting used to as our palates are accustomed to the bland, often sweet products produced by modern baking techniques. Try sourdoughs with cheese, meat or pickled and smoked fish on thinly sliced bread. Its keeping qualities are excellent and it will stay fresh for 4 or 5 days. Many people with yeast or wheat intolerances also find sourdoughs more acceptable, particularly as 100% organic rye flours are used.

Delicious tangy overnight white. ABOUT SOURDOUGHS: Sourdoughs are breads made without using conventional baker’s yeast, a process that goes back thousands of years. Their basis is the use of a “culture” or “natural leaven” developed simply by mixing a little flour and water and allowing it to ferment naturally as “wild yeasts” and bacteria get to work. We start the process of making sourdoughs the night before baking, allowing the culture to ferment for at least 12 hours during which time it gets very active. If more flavouring and ingredients are added next day this can also extend the proving stage so sourdoughs really do win a “Slow Food” accolade.

The advantage of this process is that the flour is effectively pre-digested making the resultant bread easier on the stomach. The flavour of sourdoughs can take some getting used to as our palates are accustomed to the bland, often sweet products produced by modern baking techniques. Try sourdoughs with cheese, meat or pickled and smoked fish on thinly sliced bread. Its keeping qualities are excellent and it will stay fresh for 4 or 5 days. Many people with yeast or wheat intolerances also find sourdoughs more acceptable, particularly as 100% organic rye flours are used.

Malted wheat flour with a mix of poppy, sesame and sunflower seeds, linseed and millet.

Malted wheat flour with a mix of poppy, sesame and sunflower seeds, linseed and millet

A simple sourdough loaf made with 100% organic rye flours, water and salt. ABOUT SOURDOUGHS: Sourdoughs are breads made without using conventional baker’s yeast, a process that goes back thousands of years. Their basis is the use of a “culture” or “natural leaven” developed simply by mixing a little flour and water and allowing it to ferment naturally as “wild yeasts” and bacteria get to work. We start the process of making sourdoughs the night before baking, allowing the culture to ferment for at least 12 hours during which time it gets very active. If more flavouring and ingredients are added next day this can also extend the proving stage so sourdoughs really do win a “Slow Food” accolade.
The advantage of this process is that the flour is effectively pre-digested making the resultant bread easier on the stomach. The flavour of sourdoughs can take some getting used to as our palates are accustomed to the bland, often sweet products produced by modern baking techniques. Try sourdoughs with cheese, meat or pickled and smoked fish on thinly sliced bread. Its keeping qualities are excellent and it will stay fresh for 4 or 5 days. Many people with yeast or wheat intolerances also find sourdoughs more acceptable, particularly as 100% organic rye flours are used.

A simple sourdough loaf made with 100% organic rye flours, water and salt. ABOUT SOURDOUGHS: Sourdoughs are breads made without using conventional baker’s yeast, a process that goes back thousands of years. Their basis is the use of a “culture” or “natural leaven” developed simply by mixing a little flour and water and allowing it to ferment naturally as “wild yeasts” and bacteria get to work. We start the process of making sourdoughs the night before baking, allowing the culture to ferment for at least 12 hours during which time it gets very active. If more flavouring and ingredients are added next day this can also extend the proving stage so sourdoughs really do win a “Slow Food” accolade.

The advantage of this process is that the flour is effectively pre-digested making the resultant bread easier on the stomach. The flavour of sourdoughs can take some getting used to as our palates are accustomed to the bland, often sweet products produced by modern baking techniques. Try sourdoughs with cheese, meat or pickled and smoked fish on thinly sliced bread. Its keeping qualities are excellent and it will stay fresh for 4 or 5 days. Many people with yeast or wheat intolerances also find sourdoughs more acceptable, particularly as 100% organic rye flours are used.