Artisan Bakery · Crich, Alfreton
The Loaf Menu & Prices
From the first bake of the morning to afternoon treats, these are the 30 items we would expect to see at The Loaf in Crich, Alfreton.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by The Loaf. Always ask staff about allergens.
Sourdough & Loaves
- Spelt sourdoughVVG £5.60 Ancient-grain spelt loaf with a gentle tang and slightly sweet, earthy notes.
- Rye and caraway loafVVG £6.40 Dark, moist rye bread scented with caraway, excellent with smoked fish or cheese.
- Porridge sourdoughVVG £7.30 Sourdough enriched with cooked oats for a custardy, moist crumb that keeps well.
- Seeded sourdoughPopularVVG £5.65 Naturally leavened loaf packed with toasted sunflower, pumpkin, linseed and sesame.
- Heritage grain tinVVG £6.95 Tin loaf made with British heritage wheat, milled locally for rich flavour.
- Wholemeal sourdoughPopularVVG £5.60 Stoneground wholemeal sourdough with a hearty, nutty flavour and dense crumb.
Viennoiserie
- Seasonal fruit danishV £4.05 Flaky laminated pastry with vanilla custard and whatever fruit is in season.
- Ham and cheese croissant £3.95 Croissant filled with smoked ham, Gruyère and a little Dijon mustard.
- Pain aux raisinsV £3.20 Spiral of croissant dough, crème pâtissière and rum-soaked raisins.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £2.80 Buttery croissant dough rolled around two batons of dark chocolate.
- All-butter croissantPopularV £3.05 Laminated by hand with cultured butter for crisp layers and a honeycomb centre.
- Cinnamon bunV £3.75 Swirled enriched dough with cinnamon butter and a sticky, glossy glaze.
Seasonal Bakes
- Plum and frangipane sliceVN £4.50 Halved plums baked into almond frangipane on a buttery pastry base.
- Pumpkin spice morning bunV £4.25 Autumn bun with roasted pumpkin, warming spices and maple glaze.
- Strawberry and elderflower tartV £4.90 Summer strawberries over elderflower cream in a sweet shortcrust case.
- Blackberry and apple crumble barV £3.60 Bramley apple and foraged-style blackberries beneath a crunchy oat crumble.
- Hot cross bunPopularV £2.90 Spiced fruit bun with candied peel and a piped cross, available around Easter.
- Rhubarb and custard tartPopularV £5.55 Forced Yorkshire rhubarb baked over vanilla custard in a crisp pastry shell.
- Mince pieV £2.50 Rich, boozy mincemeat in all-butter shortcrust, dusted with icing sugar.
- Stollen bitesVN £4.90 Small marzipan-filled fruit breads rolled in butter and icing sugar for Christmas.
Cakes & Sweet Things
- Chocolate and sea salt cookieV £3.40 Chewy dark chocolate cookie with crisp edges and flakes of sea salt.
- Banana breadVN £3.60 Thick slice of dark, moist banana bread with walnuts and a crackly top.
- Brown butter financierPopularVN £2.60 Small almond cake made with nutty browned butter and a crisp golden edge.
- Fruit and nut granola barVN £3.55 Toasted oats, honey, dried fruit and nuts pressed into a chewy bar.
- Olive oil and orange cakePopularV £4.45 Moist slice of olive oil sponge with candied orange and a citrus glaze.
Savoury
- Sausage roll with fennelPopular £4.65 Free-range pork with fennel seed and black pepper in rough-puff pastry.
- Focaccia sandwichN £7.35 Focaccia filled with mortadella, burrata and pistachio pesto.
- Roast vegetable and hummus sandwichVVG £6.30 Roasted peppers, courgette and hummus with rocket on seeded sourdough.
- Cheese and Marmite swirlV £3.50 Savoury bun swirled with Marmite and mature Cheddar, baked until bubbling.
- Spinach and feta pastryV £4.65 Spinach, feta and dill wrapped in flaky laminated pastry with nigella seeds.
Ordering tips for The Loaf
- 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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