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best bread in austin?

zephyrus

By zephyrus
in Texas: Cooking & Baking

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zephyrus

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who produces the best bread in austin? central market? some bakery i wish i knew about? bread alone? i personally have not a clue but would love to hear what others think, so i can go try it :biggrin:

thanks,

casey

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Jaymes

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Excellent question.

I buy my bread at CM, but am also interested in this.

Also - I like the bolillos at Fiesta.

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foodie52

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All round favorite breads comes from Upper Crust Bakery at 45th and Burnet Rd. But they don't do sourdough: funnily enough, the two guys who run the bakery, shop at Central Market for their sourdough bread needs!

Whole Foods has an amazing loaf called Seeduction Loaf: it's full of seeds and stuff and has a wonderful texture and flavor. It's very earthy.

Central Market does artisanal breads quite well....the ciabatta is always good, as are the breakfast breads. Their challah is good, too.

Nobody does baguettes well in this town. I think it must be the humidity.

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claire797

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Casey,

I haven't felt like shelling out the extra bucks for it lately, but my vote goes to Whole Foods bakery. While I love Central Market's breads -- especially the burgundy walnut -- I think Whole Foods are better.

Still haven't tried Upper Crust, but I've heard good things.

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NewYorkTexan

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I think there is a dearth of good bakeries in Austin.

Central Market and Bread Alone on South Lamar are my favorite places for bread. What I would do for a true Italian bread bakery.....

For cakes and pies, Upper Crust and Ann’s Piece of cake are very good. Ann’s is located on Spicewood and 183, hidden in the back corner of a non-descript strip mall. They sell the most decadent and luscious chocolate cake. Damn, I really want a piece now.

I am not a big fan of Sweetish Hill.

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Dana

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While the CM I frequent is in Houston rather than Austin, their 9 grain loaf is to die for. Toasted, with softened butter....

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