Hoxton Bakehouse and how it all began
Isabeau Brimeau
From co-workers to partners to business partners – Florence Hellier and Darren Bland of Hoxton Bakehouse took a risk that paid off. A broken oven lead to them making some of the best bread in the UK and in 2017 they bagged themselves a Produce Award.
In early 2018 we made the trip, to Southhampton, to see where the magic happens. Take a long look at the behind-the-scenes action at the Hoxton Bakehouse… You can almost smell the freshly baked bread in these photos by David Charbitt.
An inspirational slogan, found taped to the wall in the very small and very busy office.
Two handfuls of flour – a sprinkling compared to what the Hoxton Bakehouse goes through in a day.
A baker’s weapon of choice, suitably covered in flour and dough.
From oven, to shop, to the homes of many.
The bakers are hard at work kneading and shaping the dough to form beautifully-baked goods.
Perfectly-shaped buttery croissants ready and waiting to be cooked, purchased and eaten warm…
From oven, to shop, to the homes of many.
Shelves of plump, sesame-topped burger buns wait eagerly to be sliced in half, filled with a juicy patty, salad and condiments.
A loaf of bread split in two to reveal a moist, open-textured middle surrounded by a crunchy crust.
Mackerel pâté with quick-pickled radishes and Hoxton Bakehouse stoneground spelt loaf.
The recipe was created by the delicious. food team to showcase the 2017 Produce Awards winning product.
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