The Dough Diaries

This month's staff favourite has been decided through a friendly vote, and the winner is... drum roll please... our Grab and Go sandwiches! I took a moment to ask a group of our amazing front-of-house team about their current go-to items from the bakery, and after tallying up the votes, the Grab and Go sandwiches came out on top as the undeniable favourite. These sandwiches are absolutely perfect for this...

It's January, and when the first snowflakes begin to fall, there’s a certain magic that takes over—the world slows down, the streets turn into a soft winter wonderland, and the urge to seek warmth and comfort becomes irresistible. For many of us, a snow day is the perfect excuse to stay indoors, sip something hot, and indulge in a comforting meal. This winter, there’s no better place to spend a...

As the crisp air of January settles in and the year begins anew, there’s something comforting about finding a cosy refuge from the cold—a place where the scent of freshly baked bread, rich pastries, and strong coffee can lift your spirits. In the heart of this Macclesfield, nestled on Market Street, you can find Flour Water Salt. A Passion for Perfection We opened our doors a few years ago with...

Our special this month comes from our very own Alex at Kickbackcoffee, and it's one we're all excited about! As we approach the two-year anniversary of Kickbackcoffee's ownership of the wonderful bakery, it felt only fitting to ask Alex what his all-time favourite item is. In true Alex fashion, he went for the White Tin Loaf. When asked why, he simply said, "It elevates the most simple form of British...