Artisan Bakery · Fordingbridge town centre
The Cottage 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 Cottage Loaf in Fordingbridge town centre.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by The Cottage Loaf. Always ask staff about allergens.
Sourdough & Loaves
- Porridge sourdoughVVG £6.20 Sourdough enriched with cooked oats for a custardy, moist crumb that keeps well.
- Olive and rosemary sourdoughVVG £6.05 Kalamata olives and fresh rosemary folded through a crisp-crusted white sourdough.
- Wholemeal sourdoughPopularVVG £5.90 Stoneground wholemeal sourdough with a hearty, nutty flavour and dense crumb.
- Spelt sourdoughVVG £5.90 Ancient-grain spelt loaf with a gentle tang and slightly sweet, earthy notes.
- FocacciaVVG £3.55 Olive-oil-rich focaccia dimpled with sea salt flakes and fresh rosemary.
Viennoiserie
- Morning bunV £3.70 Croissant dough rolled with orange zest and cinnamon sugar, baked in a muffin tin.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.30 Buttery croissant dough rolled around two batons of dark chocolate.
- Almond croissantVN £3.75 Twice-baked croissant filled with frangipane and topped with flaked almonds.
- Seasonal fruit danishV £4.50 Flaky laminated pastry with vanilla custard and whatever fruit is in season.
- All-butter croissantPopularV £3.05 Laminated by hand with cultured butter for crisp layers and a honeycomb centre.
- Ham and cheese croissant £4.55 Croissant filled with smoked ham, Gruyère and a little Dijon mustard.
- Cinnamon bunV £3.75 Swirled enriched dough with cinnamon butter and a sticky, glossy glaze.
- Pain aux raisinsV £3.95 Spiral of croissant dough, crème pâtissière and rum-soaked raisins.
Seasonal Bakes
- Stollen bitesVN £4.60 Small marzipan-filled fruit breads rolled in butter and icing sugar for Christmas.
- Pumpkin spice morning bunV £3.60 Autumn bun with roasted pumpkin, warming spices and maple glaze.
- Strawberry and elderflower tartV £4.85 Summer strawberries over elderflower cream in a sweet shortcrust case.
- Mince pieV £3.25 Rich, boozy mincemeat in all-butter shortcrust, dusted with icing sugar.
- Plum and frangipane sliceVN £4.10 Halved plums baked into almond frangipane on a buttery pastry base.
Cakes & Sweet Things
- BrownieV £3.50 Fudgy dark chocolate brownie with a papery crust and gooey middle.
- Olive oil and orange cakePopularV £4.70 Moist slice of olive oil sponge with candied orange and a citrus glaze.
- Fruit and nut granola barVN £3.05 Toasted oats, honey, dried fruit and nuts pressed into a chewy bar.
- Banana breadVN £3.25 Thick slice of dark, moist banana bread with walnuts and a crackly top.
- Brown butter financierPopularVN £3.20 Small almond cake made with nutty browned butter and a crisp golden edge.
Savoury
- Sausage roll with fennelPopular £4.55 Free-range pork with fennel seed and black pepper in rough-puff pastry.
- Leek and Cheddar tartPopularV £5.95 Slow-cooked leeks and mature Cheddar set in a buttery shortcrust case.
- Roast vegetable and hummus sandwichVVG £6.35 Roasted peppers, courgette and hummus with rocket on seeded sourdough.
- Cheese sconeV £3.60 Crumbly Cheddar scone with a hint of mustard and cayenne, best with butter.
- Spinach and feta pastryV £4.05 Spinach, feta and dill wrapped in flaky laminated pastry with nigella seeds.
- Focaccia sandwichN £8.00 Focaccia filled with mortadella, burrata and pistachio pesto.
- Cheese and Marmite swirlV £3.75 Savoury bun swirled with Marmite and mature Cheddar, baked until bubbling.
Ordering tips for The Cottage 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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