Bondgate Bakery
Making breads, cakes and speciality bakes the traditional way
Our Story
Proud to be part of the thriving town of Otley.
Since founding our bakery in 1984 with an Enterprise Grant, our ethos has always been about baking with integrity. We use recipes handed down to us from our grandmothers along with traditional recipes we’ve been given. We carefully source our ingredients and we bake the old fashioned way – no additives, no chemicals, no mixes.
Traditional baking vs Factory baking
Breadmaking is an ancient art: Yeast risen bread dates back almost four thousand years to ancient Egypt, where bakers discovered the secret of yeast and learnt how to control it, making bread (and brewing beer) and constructing ovens for baking several loaves of bread at a time.
Traditional home baking almost disappeared in the mid twentieth century, replaced by sugar-dosed, commercially produced, pre sliced white bread. Many people grew up never experiencing the taste of a home-baked loaf made with flavourful stoneground flour. The recent revival of interest in artisanal baking has given people a taste for traditional baking and baking techniques.
Mix and Match On Our Most Popular Bread Rolls
Most of our favourite breadcakes and rolls can be purchased either individually or in packs of four at a reduced price, you can also mix and match up to two different varieties by choosing them on our new breadcake bundle product.
Forget the same old sandwich
Explore our tempting selection of savouries, from freshly made pizza and golden sausage rolls to hearty quiches, flaky pasties and healthy nutritious salads. Our friendly staff are always happy to put together a beautiful picnic hamper for you.
