Alternative Bread Company in Cork

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  Davide Pusceddu

  :: 04 November 2017 15:38:12

  Delicious bread and scones

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  Tadhg Dennehy

  :: 17 August 2017 12:14:15

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  JKay GreenStarsProject

  :: 29 January 2017 21:36:59

  Great bread in the English Market (4/5 green stars) The Alternative Bread Company has been in operation for 20 years in the English Market, and is well worth a visit if you’re in Cork. Sheila Fitzpatrick, who used to work for celeb chef Brian Turner (of Ready Steady Cook fame), has won several awards for her breads and they all look wonderful. We chose a fruit soda bread (€2.50) and a white crusty sourdough (€3.90). Both were very large loaves and both tasted wonderful. The fruit soda bread stayed fresh for about 4 days, and was well balanced with plenty of fruit and not too much soda, while the sourdough made excellent grilled cheese (halloumi) sandwiches. They have a wide selection of breads including some styles that you are not likely to find anywhere else in the city, such as challah, spelt breads, sourdough ryes, and even omega-3 breads! I’m giving them 4/5 “green stars” for social and environmental impact. Besides the baking awards, the Alternative Bread Company has also won a Friendliest Business in Ireland award, and appears to be closely involved in the community. They source some of their flour from France, and although it’s not organic, they describe it as “clean” in that the bread contains no preservatives or artificial junk. The loaves are sold in simple paper bags but if you have your loaf sliced it will normally be packed in a plastic bag, so request paper bag if you are avoiding plastic in your life. Obviously, the fact that it’s locally-made and sold with minimal packaging helps to cut down the carbon and waste footprints. Interested in writing green star reviews? If so, contact me! (greenstarsproject)