Breadland - Organic whole Grain Bakery

Breadland Organic Whole Grain Bakery
11642 104 Avenue
Monday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
780 454 5556 

This was only my second time at Breadland, my first shopping experience here was a few years ago and things seemed to have changed quite a bit and for the better.

Although this Bakery is small, it has many breads to choose from: white, whole wheat, multigrain, 100% rye, spelt, gluten free and sourdough, to name a few. They had multigrain, white and gluten free buns as well as bagels. For sweets there was: poppyseed danish, cookies, turnovers, pizza type pastries, and cinnamon buns, to name a few. All the products at Breadland are made from 100% organic ingredients. Most bakeries have more products available on weekends, but not these guys, apparently the selection is pretty much the same.

I decided to purchase a 100% rye bread and a tomato, cheese, and basil pastry.

Their rye bread was very, very good. The crust was crunchy and medium thick, the inside was soft and unlike many heavy ryes I have had, not dry. Although Breadland does not make a light or medium rye this did not taste like a typical heavy rye, it tasted better. It comes with a warning though, it contains caraway seeds. There isn't a bold caraway flavour, but it is definitely there and over the years experience has taught me that people either love caraway seeds or hate them.

The pastry was like the bread, marvellous. There was a lot of flavour and the crust was soft and made using spelt flour. The small amount of oil ontop of it was perfect, the basil was fresh and the cheese was salty.... excellent.

Obviously I think this bakery is great. Although I find myself wondering how in the name of sweet poppyseed danish I have not been here more often. The place smelled of cleanliness, hard work, and good food. Watch out people, this place has become one of my top 10 in Edmonton!