Britain's Best Loaf 2021 Winners & Highly Commended

Congratulations to all of our winning and highly commended loaves 


Britain’s Best Loaf 2021
Prune & Cardamom Sourdough, Joe’s Bakery


Gluten Free Winner
Seeded Sorghum & Millet Loaf, The Crow’s Rest Bakehouse

Highly Commended
Pumpkin Baguette, Incredible Bakery Company

Innovation Winner
Superloaf, Modern Baker

Highly Commended
Wasteless Sourdough, Gail’s Artisan Bakery

Plain Sourdough Winner
Glasgow Sourdough, Beefcake Cafe

Highly Commended
Mild White Sourdough, Joe’s Bakery

Sourdough With Other Ingredients Winner
Prune & Cardamom Sourdough, Joe’s Bakery

Highly Commended
Sweet & Savoury Sourdough, The Yorkshire Loaf

White Winner
City Loaf, Joe’s Bakery

Wholegrain Winner
Multigrain Bloomer, Flourish Craft Bakery

What our winners say

“I was a little bit surprised [that we won]. But the win was validation that we’re on the right track.”

Winner of Sourdough With Other Ingredients category 2020

Charlie Pell Apprentice Baker Country Style Foods

“It took a while for the news to sink in. But not it has, we are completely over the moon... We’re already planning for next year when it’ll be bigger and even more anticipated.”

Winner of Britain’s Best Loaf 2020

Peter Cook Founder Peter Cooks Bread

“This year it’s been particularly hard for teams up and down the country... Doing awards like this and winning is a massive pick-me-up for the team.”

Winner of the White category and Highly Commended in Sourdough With Other Ingredients and Plain Sourdough 2020

Daniel Nemeth Owner Seasons Bakery

“We’ve had many congratulations and many cards. It’s a small town so for me it helps to promote the town as well.”

Winner and Highly Commended in the Wholemeal category 2020

Krzysztof Bieszka Owner The Baking Room