Artisan Bakery · Tiptree, Witham
Crusty Loaf Menu & Prices
Here is what you can typically expect on the counter at Crusty Loaf: 30 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 Crusty Loaf. Always ask staff about allergens.
Sourdough & Loaves
- Olive and rosemary sourdoughVVG £7.55 Kalamata olives and fresh rosemary folded through a crisp-crusted white sourdough.
- BaguetteVVG £2.90 Thin, crackly-crusted baguette made with a slow overnight ferment.
- Wholemeal sourdoughPopularVVG £5.70 Stoneground wholemeal sourdough with a hearty, nutty flavour and dense crumb.
- FocacciaVVG £4.35 Olive-oil-rich focaccia dimpled with sea salt flakes and fresh rosemary.
- Country white sourdoughPopularVVG £6.30 Long-fermented white sourdough with a deep, blistered crust and open, tangy crumb.
- Rye and caraway loafVVG £5.40 Dark, moist rye bread scented with caraway, excellent with smoked fish or cheese.
- Heritage grain tinVVG £6.20 Tin loaf made with British heritage wheat, milled locally for rich flavour.
- Seeded sourdoughPopularVVG £6.80 Naturally leavened loaf packed with toasted sunflower, pumpkin, linseed and sesame.
Viennoiserie
- Pain aux raisinsV £3.70 Spiral of croissant dough, crème pâtissière and rum-soaked raisins.
- Morning bunV £3.05 Croissant dough rolled with orange zest and cinnamon sugar, baked in a muffin tin.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.65 Buttery croissant dough rolled around two batons of dark chocolate.
- All-butter croissantPopularV £3.20 Laminated by hand with cultured butter for crisp layers and a honeycomb centre.
- Cardamom bunPopularV £4.15 Knotted brioche-style bun laced with freshly ground cardamom and pearl sugar.
Seasonal Bakes
- Pumpkin spice morning bunV £4.40 Autumn bun with roasted pumpkin, warming spices and maple glaze.
- Rhubarb and custard tartPopularV £4.70 Forced Yorkshire rhubarb baked over vanilla custard in a crisp pastry shell.
- Hot cross bunPopularV £2.60 Spiced fruit bun with candied peel and a piped cross, available around Easter.
- Blackberry and apple crumble barV £3.50 Bramley apple and foraged-style blackberries beneath a crunchy oat crumble.
- Mince pieV £2.85 Rich, boozy mincemeat in all-butter shortcrust, dusted with icing sugar.
Cakes & Sweet Things
- Lemon and polenta cakeVGFN £4.95 Gluten-free slice of zesty lemon and almond polenta cake with syrup.
- Sticky ginger loaf sliceV £3.95 Dark, treacly ginger cake with stem ginger pieces and a lemon icing drizzle.
- BrownieV £3.60 Fudgy dark chocolate brownie with a papery crust and gooey middle.
- Brown butter financierPopularVN £2.85 Small almond cake made with nutty browned butter and a crisp golden edge.
- Olive oil and orange cakePopularV £3.95 Moist slice of olive oil sponge with candied orange and a citrus glaze.
- Fruit and nut granola barVN £3.65 Toasted oats, honey, dried fruit and nuts pressed into a chewy bar.
Savoury
- Focaccia sandwichN £8.15 Focaccia filled with mortadella, burrata and pistachio pesto.
- Roast vegetable and hummus sandwichVVG £6.85 Roasted peppers, courgette and hummus with rocket on seeded sourdough.
- Sausage roll with fennelPopular £3.95 Free-range pork with fennel seed and black pepper in rough-puff pastry.
- Cheese and Marmite swirlV £4.05 Savoury bun swirled with Marmite and mature Cheddar, baked until bubbling.
- Leek and Cheddar tartPopularV £5.65 Slow-cooked leeks and mature Cheddar set in a buttery shortcrust case.
- Cheese sconeV £2.95 Crumbly Cheddar scone with a hint of mustard and cayenne, best with butter.
Ordering tips for Crusty 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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