Founded in 1976, The Village Bakery is one of the oldest established organic bakery brands. Its founder, Andrew Whitley, left London and his job as BBC Russian correspondent with a vision of establishing a 'village bakery' which would supply the everyday needs of the local community. Andrew travelled widely across Europe and brought back many ideas for different breads …. he was showered with recipes, advice and loaves lovingly baked by village people. In Russia, he kneaded dough with a country bread maker and then slept on top of the masonry stove as the bread baked beneath. Their wonderful products are inspired by such experiences.
A nutty, aromatic Russian-inspired rye-bread based on a sourdough from Kostroma on the Volga River. It's dark, tangy and has a dense texture. It's great with smoked fish or spread with a soft creamy cheese, like Homewood fresh ewe's milk cheese.
Village Bakery pack this loaf in bio-degradable and compostable bread bags. The loaf is wheat and dairy free, however, the bakery does make other wheat breads and loaves containing dairy, so traces may be found in the bread.
Rye sour dough (48.66%), Dark rye flour (20.49%), Light rye flour (16%), Water*(14.08%), Sea salt* (0.77%) (* = approved non-organifc ingredient)
Dietary information: Contains Gluten. Wheat-free.
Suitable for Vegetarians & Vegans
Nutritional Information per 100g/ml
Energy (kJ): 806
Energy (kcal): 190
Protein (g): 6.9
Carbohydrate (g): 35.6
Fat (g): 2.3
Store in a cool dry place. Freeze on day of purchase for up to 3 months.