Since moving to Oz, I've been having a hard time finding good, crusty bread. The crusty breads I've come across tend to have a thin, soft crust. There is nothing wrong with that, I just prefer a thicker and harder crust. I haven't had any luck at local bakeries (chain and non-chain), supermarkets and at various markets.
Where can I find a proper loaf of baguette and such around here?
Canberra bakeries
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annachan
, Mar 05 2011 08:15 PM
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Posted 05 March 2011 - 08:20 PM
Silo Bakery, in Kingston, is fantastic (and that's pretty good, coming from someone who sorta irrationally hates Canberra and everything associated with it! 
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Posted 05 March 2011 - 08:36 PM
I second Silo bakery.
Also, try the Fyshwick markets. Here and is some select supermarkets, you can buy exceptional Italian bread packaged in white paper bags. The brand I used to prefer was Carbones. It's woodfired and ideal for bruschetta.
Also, try the Fyshwick markets. Here and is some select supermarkets, you can buy exceptional Italian bread packaged in white paper bags. The brand I used to prefer was Carbones. It's woodfired and ideal for bruschetta.
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Posted 17 March 2011 - 02:44 AM
Check out Epic Market (Saturdays) or Old Bus Depot Market (Sundays). There's a stand that sells very nice sour dough bread and good quality bagels. They have their own bakery and retail at markets.
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Posted 31 March 2011 - 05:53 PM
So, after some searching, I finally found a crusty bread that I like. It's Dom's woodfire Italian Bread. I've been getting it at EPIC by they are available at other places.
I have no idea that sourdough is so popular over here. Frankly, I'm not a sourdough fan. I know that's weird since I'm from San Francisco.
I haven't tried the bread at Silo but the pastries were very disappointing. Croissants, rhubarb puff pastry, caramel tart and lemon tart were average at best. Good thing I found other really excellent pastries at other shops....
I have no idea that sourdough is so popular over here. Frankly, I'm not a sourdough fan. I know that's weird since I'm from San Francisco.
I haven't tried the bread at Silo but the pastries were very disappointing. Croissants, rhubarb puff pastry, caramel tart and lemon tart were average at best. Good thing I found other really excellent pastries at other shops....
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Posted 10 April 2011 - 10:20 PM
The Flute in Fyshwick is an excellent patisserie... I digress, as this is a bread thread :)
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Posted 10 April 2011 - 10:37 PM
The Flute in Fyshwick is an excellent patisserie... I digress, as this is a bread thread :)
I love pastries so that's good to know. Will have to remember to stop by next time we're in Fyshwick.
