Big River Bakery

An independent social enterprise bakery in Shieldfield, Newcastle, making slow-fermented handmade sourdough loaves and traditional North East stottie cakes with locally sourced ingredients.

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Address

40-42 Wretham Place, Shieldfield, NE2 1XU
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Phone

0191 261 6037

Website

bigriverbakery.myshopify.com

What they bake

Sourdough

How we know

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Does Big River Bakery bake from scratch?

Yes. Big River Bakery in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear qualifies for Honest Bread because it bakes from scratch on its own premises, uses no artificial additives, and is an independent bakery. This listing is compiled from public sources that describe the bakery baking on its own premises.

What bread does Big River Bakery make?

Big River Bakery is listed on Honest Bread for sourdough. Every loaf is mixed and baked on the premises from honest ingredients, with no frozen or par-baked dough.

Where is Big River Bakery?

Big River Bakery is at 40-42 Wretham Place, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, the UK. Visit their website for current opening times and what is on the counter each day. You can find their location on the map above. Honest Bread only lists bakeries that bake on their own premises — this is where the bread is made.

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