Artisan Bakery · Cheadle town centre
The Bread Basket Menu & Prices
Here is what you can typically expect on the counter at The Bread Basket: 31 items across 5 sections, from sourdough & loaves to savoury.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by The Bread Basket. Always ask staff about allergens.
Sourdough & Loaves
- Seeded sourdoughPopularVVG £7.15 Naturally leavened loaf packed with toasted sunflower, pumpkin, linseed and sesame.
- Heritage grain tinVVG £6.25 Tin loaf made with British heritage wheat, milled locally for rich flavour.
- Wholemeal sourdoughPopularVVG £4.85 Stoneground wholemeal sourdough with a hearty, nutty flavour and dense crumb.
- BaguetteVVG £3.40 Thin, crackly-crusted baguette made with a slow overnight ferment.
- Rye and caraway loafVVG £5.50 Dark, moist rye bread scented with caraway, excellent with smoked fish or cheese.
- Country white sourdoughPopularVVG £5.15 Long-fermented white sourdough with a deep, blistered crust and open, tangy crumb.
- FocacciaVVG £4.35 Olive-oil-rich focaccia dimpled with sea salt flakes and fresh rosemary.
Viennoiserie
- Ham and cheese croissant £5.20 Croissant filled with smoked ham, Gruyère and a little Dijon mustard.
- Cardamom bunPopularV £3.15 Knotted brioche-style bun laced with freshly ground cardamom and pearl sugar.
- Cinnamon bunV £3.45 Swirled enriched dough with cinnamon butter and a sticky, glossy glaze.
- Seasonal fruit danishV £4.50 Flaky laminated pastry with vanilla custard and whatever fruit is in season.
- Almond croissantVN £4.00 Twice-baked croissant filled with frangipane and topped with flaked almonds.
- All-butter croissantPopularV £2.90 Laminated by hand with cultured butter for crisp layers and a honeycomb centre.
Seasonal Bakes
- Pumpkin spice morning bunV £3.50 Autumn bun with roasted pumpkin, warming spices and maple glaze.
- Plum and frangipane sliceVN £4.75 Halved plums baked into almond frangipane on a buttery pastry base.
- Strawberry and elderflower tartV £5.80 Summer strawberries over elderflower cream in a sweet shortcrust case.
- Mince pieV £2.40 Rich, boozy mincemeat in all-butter shortcrust, dusted with icing sugar.
- Rhubarb and custard tartPopularV £5.10 Forced Yorkshire rhubarb baked over vanilla custard in a crisp pastry shell.
Cakes & Sweet Things
- Brown butter financierPopularVN £2.90 Small almond cake made with nutty browned butter and a crisp golden edge.
- Sticky ginger loaf sliceV £3.40 Dark, treacly ginger cake with stem ginger pieces and a lemon icing drizzle.
- BrownieV £3.05 Fudgy dark chocolate brownie with a papery crust and gooey middle.
- Chocolate and sea salt cookieV £3.65 Chewy dark chocolate cookie with crisp edges and flakes of sea salt.
- Lemon and polenta cakeVGFN £5.00 Gluten-free slice of zesty lemon and almond polenta cake with syrup.
- Banana breadVN £3.10 Thick slice of dark, moist banana bread with walnuts and a crackly top.
- Olive oil and orange cakePopularV £4.45 Moist slice of olive oil sponge with candied orange and a citrus glaze.
Savoury
- Focaccia sandwichN £6.90 Focaccia filled with mortadella, burrata and pistachio pesto.
- Cheese sconeV £2.90 Crumbly Cheddar scone with a hint of mustard and cayenne, best with butter.
- Cheese and Marmite swirlV £3.95 Savoury bun swirled with Marmite and mature Cheddar, baked until bubbling.
- Spinach and feta pastryV £4.05 Spinach, feta and dill wrapped in flaky laminated pastry with nigella seeds.
- Roast vegetable and hummus sandwichVVG £7.15 Roasted peppers, courgette and hummus with rocket on seeded sourdough.
- Leek and Cheddar tartPopularV £4.20 Slow-cooked leeks and mature Cheddar set in a buttery shortcrust case.
Ordering tips for The Bread Basket
- Arrive early for the widest choice – bread and the most popular bakes often sell out by lunchtime.
- Allergen information must be available on request under UK law – ask before you buy if you have an allergy.
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