A BAKER’S (HALF) DOZEN TASTE-OFF
Marks & Spencer BEST VALUE
Contains yeast and is very sweet although it’s got more bounce than the Sainsbury’s loaf. The “authentic” crust is soft and disappointing. £1.60/450g (36p/100g)
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Jason’s
Very malty – as it should be – though not much tang. It
has decent bounce. A cut above ordinary supermarket
bread. Great toasted. £1.60/450g (36p/100g) groceries.morrisons.com
Bertinet Bakery
A robust crumb. Bouncy without being rubbery, it’s
got a rounded, full flavour that develops and lasts. It’s
crust is soft and it needs toasting, as it is sliced, but it’s in a different league. £3.50/1kg (35p/100g)
waitrose.com
Aldi
With a successful bounce plus a sour tang, this is in
the German tradition of closer textured rye. Toasts well. The white version is
quite beige (it’s got rye flour in), which may offend those who want a bright
white. £1.39/500g (28p/500g) aldi.co.uk
Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference
Nice tang. Soft and sweet – like brioche in a sliced
white format. Contains yeast: I suspect the added sourdough is cosmetic. £1.35/800g (17p/100g)
sainsburys.co.uk
Waitrose San Francisco Sourdough Style Bloomer
Looking like a ciabatta, it’s
got a baguette-like crust and little salt. Doesn’t taste fresh – and sourdough ought to last. Yeasty
flavour at the end. £2.35/400g (59p/100g)
waitrose.com
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