London Sourdough Bloomers

August 2022 – and we are in London, the capital of England
England’s capital is home of the Bloomer Loaf or the “London Bloomer”. The name comes from the process of baking the bread on a tray or the oven bottom. As the loaf is not in a tin, it blooms during the proving and baking process, hence the name “Bloomer”. There is little evidence on hand to suggest its exact origin, although it is believed to have first been sold in the early 20th century. Regardless of the history, the Bloomer remains a firm favourite of English and UK bread buyers. Our recipe is based on IREKS SOURDOUGH BREAD MIX.

Recipe: London Sourdough Bloomers (PDF, 908 KB)

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Did you know that London is the home of the Worshipful Company of Bakers? The Bakers Company can trace its origins back to 1155 and is the City of London’s second oldest recorded guild. London is not only the home of the Worshipful Company of Bakers, but also of Queen Elizabeth. Her 70th anniversary of service to the United Kingdom will be celebrated throughout 2022, with the unprecedented anniversary culminating in June. Traditional street parties were a key feature of the celebrations as the Nation’s people said thank you to the Queen for her unwavering service, especially in London, it was duly celebrated. Join us again next month as we continue our tour of the UK.