Grain on the brain

Grain

ON THE BRAIN

Loch Leven’s Larder is on the rise, thanks to its delicious artisan bread offering…

Nothing beats the smell of baking bread, the sound of the crust when you tear it apart, and then the taste and satisfying sense of fullness that only comes from a freshly baked loaf. You can tell we’re fans, right? So, when we heard that Loch Leven’s Larder bakes its flavourful bread on-site, we were journeying over the Queensferry Crossing before you could say “pass the butter, please.”

At the Larder, breadmaking is an art form and, for those lucky enough to live locally, a daily treat. “Our bakers have been baking bread since 2005”, reveals owner Emma Niven. “We keep recipes simple – like our ancestors did – with nutritious grains, fewer ingredients, and we use natural fermentation techniques. This is why the smell, texture, and taste is so wonderful. Our freshly baked bread can take its place centre stage at any mealtime.” Loch Leven’s Larder’s bakery produces specialty loaves of the day, baguettes, croissants, and a delectable deli full of sweet and savoury treats, including the must-try sausage rolls. Emma continues, “The pastry chefs are early risers and bake bread and scones everyday, along with home-baked favourites like Victoria sponge, brownies, traybakes, cheesecakes, shortbread, empire biscuits, and carrot cake. We also pride ourselves in catering for those who have special dietary requirements and always have vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan options on our menu.” The Loch Leven’s Larder Breadmaking Workshops are fast becoming a calendar highlight, too, with food aficionados flocking from far and wide to learn to make their own delicious bread using a handful of basic ingredients, as well as speciality breads and treats. Why not join in the fun?

Alternatively, bring the bikes to work up an appetite around the nature trail and pop into the gorgeous café to enjoy freshfrom-the-oven bread on the side of a hot and wholesome bowl of soup, made using vegetables grown in the fields that surround the Larder for an authentic nature-to-table experience.

Visit Loch Leven’s Larder for yourself at Channel Farm, near Kinross, Perth & Kinross-shire, KY13 9HD, or for more information, head to Lochlevenslarder.com.