Class of 2026
Britain’s Best Loaf 2026 winner revealed
Full list of Britain’s Best Loaf 2026 medal winners revealed
Caught bread-handed: best moments from Britain’s Best Loaf 2026
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Class of 2025
Full list of Britain’s Best Loaf 2025 medal winners revealed
Britain’s Best Loaf 2025 winner revealed
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Sourdough news
Six baked goods named as finalists for New Bakery Product of the Year 2026
Sourdough crumpets, a tiramisu brownie, and vanilla brioche French toast are among the finalists for the Baking Industry Awards 2026 category
Beyond the boule: what’s next for supermarket sourdough?
With sales soaring, supermarket sourdough has entered a new phase of maturity. But the battle is only just beginning for the nation’s retailers as they look to stand out from the crowd
Jason’s Sourdough partners with mental health charity to launch Mindful Loaf
Rolling out exclusively into Tesco, the new loaf contains a mix of pumpkin, chia and flax seeds to provide sources of magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids that benefit brain function
2024 competition
How a sourdough mistake resulted in Britain’s Best Loaf 2024
4 Eyes Bakery head baker Tom Martin recalls the origin story behind his Garlic & Rosemary Deep Pan Focaccia and reveals the benefits the Chesterfield business has enjoyed since lifting the trophy
Through the years
Beetroot to brioche: looking back at Britain’s Best Loaf champions ahead of 2026 showdown
Spiced sourdough, a humble white tin loaf, focaccia born from a mistake, and matcha flavoured brioche are among the previous winners of Britain’s Best Loaf – so what will take the title in 2026?
Judging process
How is Britain’s Best Loaf judged?
Every loaf entered is assessed for its external appearance, internal structure, aroma and taste as the expert panel of judges look to determine which loaf will take home the coveted title
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