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Make this the sweetest Valentine’s yet with Novaks Bakery’s decadent donuts. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we deliver sweet treats to make the occasion even more special.

We offer freshly baked donuts in various flavours to help you rise to the occasion. So, as love fills the air, the sweet aroma of freshly baked donuts by Novaks Bakery accompany them as the perfect match. We are thrilled to present our exclusive range of delightful donuts for Valentine’s Day, featuring irresistible tastes, textures, and aromas.

Treat your bae to delicious donuts and steal their heart with the goodness of Novaks Bakery.

The Sweetest Donut for the Loveliest Day

Our Valentine’s Day donuts are filled with creamy deliciousness, luscious chocolate icing, rhubarb & strawberry, mango & passionfruit, custard, heart-shaped sprinkles, and various other condiments.

Whether you are celebrating Valentine’s Day with your significant other, friends, or yourself, our range of donuts is the ideal way to spread love & sweetness. Treat your bae, friends, or yourself this Valentine’s Day with luscious flavours.

Do-nut miss these beautiful & tasty delights this 14th of February. Indulge in exclusively crafted Valentine’s Day donuts by Novaks Bakery.

Profess your Love with an Exciting Donut this V-day

Our donuts are the gift that is on everyone’s lips and taste buds this Valentine’s Day.

Flowers & cards are great, but you sure cannot eat flowers, right? So we present an exquisite range of donuts for couples so they can enjoy Valentine’s Day on the sweetest note.

Our flavourful range of donuts will say everything they want to hear, without you uttering a single word.

• Mix Berry Jam

Oozing with freshly made berry jams, give these delightfully plumpy and juicy donuts to your bae. With max filling, these jam bombs are ready to maximise sweetness & love this Valentine’s Day.

• Rhubarb & Strawberry

Yummy and pretty pink donuts glazed with fresh strawberries and rhubarb for an irresistible treat. A worthy gift for your special one this Valentine’s Day.

• Chocolate

Irresistible, cake-style donut glazed with rich chocolate and sprinkled with salt for that extra oozing taste. Give in to its sinful taste this Valentine’s Day that leaves bae asking for more.

• Toffe

Beautiful, yeast-dipped donut covered in rich caramel with a drizzle of chocolate flakes. The perfect dessert for friends, family, and loved ones this Valentine’s Day.

• Custard

Try this sugar-coated yeast drowned in creamy vanilla custard to make your taste buds dance. The sweetest binge alert this Valentine’s Day.

• Mango & Passionfruit

Freshly baked and absurdly good, the Mango & Passion Fruit donut has an undisturbed glaze that offers a mouthful of flavours. It will make you fight with your partner over who gets the last bite… and fulfillment.

• Coconut

Treat your bae with a vanilla-dipped donut sprinkled with coconut flakes for a tropical taste of sweetness. A handcrafted donut that gives a good kind of sugar rush and maximised love this Valentine’s Day.

• Cherry Confiture

Gorgeous, sweet, – fluffy donuts filled with cherry confiture. Its soft interior and crispy exterior will take you and your plus one to the peaks of creamy sweetness in this season of love.

Fall in Love with Decadent Donuts at Novaks Bakery

It is the season of love and we cannot get enough of our donuts. This Valentine’s Day, let our creamy deliciousness do the talking and express love in the sweetest way possible.

Our range of donuts is so delicious it will surely leave your partner swooning. Made with our signature soft crust with luscious cream fillings and decorated with delicate flakes for a wholesome taste that rekindles love. To top it off, we also have decadent seasonal flavours.

So whether you are planning a romantic night together binging or going on a lovely picnic with your sweetheart – show how much you love them with the Valentine’s Day special donuts at Novaks Bakery.

So many people prefer artisan bread over commercially packaged bread, and it is easy to understand why. Artisan bread is freshly made every day by bakers and has a shelf life of 2-3 days. On the other hand, commercial bread has added preservatives, which make it last for up to a week.

So, what are people losing when they choose commercial bread over artisan bread? Is artisan bread healthy? In this article, we will explore why freshly baked bread is better than commercial bread.

What is Artisan Bread?

There is no set-in-stone definition of artisan bread. It is generally considered as bread made with quality ingredients and a slow fermentation process without the use of additives.

Alternatively, commercial bread is mass-produced following a high-speed method by factory machines. They contain preservatives and dough enhancers that are not found in artisan bread.

Artisan Bread v/s Commercial Bread: Which is Better?

Artisan bread is considered much healthier than commercial bread due to several reasons. The slow fermentation process makes it easy on your gut, and the lack of additives and preservatives also makes up for a healthy breakfast. Here are a few reasons why artisan bread is healthier and better than store-bought bread:

• Artisan Bread is Gluten-free 

The slow fermentation breaks down gluten proteins in artisan bread. Once baked, the gluten is easily digestible, making artisan bread suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.

• Lack of Preservatives or Additives

While the preservatives and additives in commercial bread are not harmful, they offer no health benefits and detract from the bread’s original recipe. Dough enhancers are mostly used in commercial bread to make up for the shorter fermentation process so that the loaf becomes capable of running through machinery. On the other hand, artisan bread does not contain additives or preservatives, and offers a wide array of health benefits, which we will discuss at length below.

• Long Fermentation is Good for your Gut

Fermented products are loaded with biotics, which are highly beneficial for your gut. These foster healthy bacteria and improve the overall digestive system.

• Artisan Bread Absorb More Nutrients

Once again, due to the longer fermentation, artisan bread contains organic acid, which cancels out phytates. This action improves the absorption of minerals and nutrients in the body.

• Absence of Sugar in Artisan Bread

The longer fermentation not only breaks down gluten in the bread but also turns more starch into sugar, which is absorbed by the yeast to produce gas. During the dough-shaping process in artisan bread, a large amount of gas is removed. The more the gas removed from the bread, the more sugars are consumed. This means that fewer sugars enter your body while eating artisan bread than commercial bread, therefore taking a longer time to digest with the slow release of energy.

• Artisan Bread is Fibre-rich

Artisan bread makers typically use healthy wheat berries, which are extracted from pure white bread. The flour becomes a healthy source of fibre, containing more whole grain content, which is better for your health.

Switch to a Healthy & Nutritious Breakfast with Artisan Bread by Novaks Bakery

Novaks Bakery crafts handmade, artistic artisan bread with fresh ingredients and slow proofing every day. This means that every loaf that reaches you from our bakery is exquisite in taste and texture and provides a host of health benefits.

Sample our sourdough bread and Brioche buns in a variety of flavours and indulge in healthy breakfasts every day.

As Easter hops into focus, Novaks Bakery prepares itself to deliver springtime goodies for delicious festive treats. Carefully selecting the freshest ingredients and imbibing new trends, we look forward to serving you and your family with the best-baked delights.

Our bakers rise to the occasion by crafting delicious treats to mark the spring season and Easter. As Easter-themed baked goods rise in popularity across Ireland, we combine quality ingredients with seasonal flavours to bring your family and guests joy this festive season.

Let us look at the hottest new additions at Novaks Bakery for the 2025 spring season.

• Apple, Strawberry, & Rhubarb Crumble

We Irish love the smell of crumbles with a dollop of custard. This piece of fresh and tasty bake is joyful to consume throughout the day. We can customise the order as per your needs – add all seasonal fruits or simply bake a classic rhubarb crumble for a taste-focused treat. Enjoy this truly Irish dessert with custard at Novaks Bakery.

• Sweet Braided Sourdough Bread

As we embrace the lovely Irish spring season, there is nothing more delightful than soft, sweet, and outrightly delicious sourdough bread. A slow-fermented sourdough loaf with a beautiful texture is all you need to add sweetness to your breakfast or brunch.

Our bakers will add a fun twist with braids on sourdough bread to make it the complete springtime treat. Slather some butter or jam for a memorable and healthy start to your day.

• Sourdough Brioche Buns

We, Irish love homemade hamburgers. It is a staple in our spring/summer diets as we enjoy grilling in the lovely outdoor weather. But ask anyone, and they will tell you that a burger is all about the quality of the bun.

Add deliciousness to your burgers with our Sourdough Brioche buns. Each bite is soft, light, and buttery – capable of transporting your taste buds to heaven. These buns are brioche-styled buns enriched with butter but made with 100% sourdough yeast without any artificial flavours or additives. Once you taste our brioche buns, there is no going back to mass-produced supermarket buns.

• Glazed Gingerbread Donuts

The warm smell of spices and flavoured icing sugar glaze makes Gingerbread donuts simply irresistible. These wonderful festive offerings can be paired with coffee and several other springtime drinks for the best treat. Our gingerbread donuts are flavourful and filling, making them an Irish favourite during Easter and springtime.

• Mini Vanilla Donuts

Get your whole family off to a delicious start every morning with mini Vanilla Donuts by Novaks Bakery. From standard mini Vanilla donuts to chocolate or cinnamon glazed, our bakers can customise these decadent treats to induce a flavour for the falls. Great for get-together parties, weekend brunches, or everyday desserts, each bite is as tasty as it is satisfying.

You can serve these donuts in a variety of ways – from making them toastier to adding decorations- and enjoy a mouthful of irresistible goodness.

• Sourdough Carrot Cake

The Sourdough carrot cake is one of the most sought-after offerings at Novaks Bakery every spring season. These moist and tender treats are perfectly baked with warm spices and fresh-off-the-farm carrots that creates a delightful experience. The result is tangy flavour full of depth that makes this cake even more delicious and wholesome.

Elevate Your Taste Buds this Easter with Novaks Bakery

Novaks Bakery brings you freshly baked delicacies all round-the-year. Try out our spring time delicacies and enjoy seasonal flavours at their very best.

Want something not mentioned on this list? Do not worry – we have you covered.

Reach out to Novaks Bakery and tell us your festive preferences. Our bakers will add even more deliciousness to bread, buns, pastries, and cakes for a memorable easter.

Artisan bread is a feast for the taste buds… and your tummy! If you have tried artisan bread at your nearby bakery, you know what we mean.

People often mistake artisan bread for fancy bread that only befits special occasions. But that is not the case. Artisan bread is healthy, and tasty, and offers many more benefits than its store-bought counterpart. And with numerous health benefits, artisan bread is also a breakfast staple that can be enjoyed every day.

From sourdough to brioche, there are several types of artisan bread. However, what is consistent is that once you taste this beautiful bread from a skilled baker, you will never go back to mass-produced bread.

In this article, we will explain the difference between artisan bread and ordinary bread and why you should choose one over the other.

What is Artisan Bread?

Artisan refers to a person who is skilled in a trade, usually performed by hand. Potters and sculptors are considered artisans because they make objects by hand. Similarly, artisan bread refers to any bread handmade by a baker.

Unlike supermarket bread, artisan bread is made in small batches using traditional methods and local ingredients.

The regular bread you find in supermarkets is made ‘en masse’ and kneaded by machines. Artisan bread is also preservative-free, which means if you do not consume it within 2-3 days, you must freeze the loaf to prevent it from going stale. On the other hand, supermarket breads have preservatives that keep them from going stale for about a week.

10 Reasons to Love Artisan Bread

There are multiple reasons to choose artisan bread over supermarket bread. Let us take a look:

• Nutritional Value 

Owing to the natural ingredients used in artisan bread, it has a high nutritional value. Not only is artisan bread good for digestion, but it also helps maintain blood sugar levels and prevent the risk of diabetes.

• Easy-to-digest

The slow fermentation process creates a bread that is easy to digest, making it a healthy choice for people of all age groups. The absence of glutens reduces the risk of digestive issues – the perfect choice for breakfast.

• Preservative-free

Artisan bread does not contain preservatives like store-bought bread. It is made using fresh and natural ingredients and intended for immediate consumption.

• Quality Ingredients

Artisan bakers are passionate about what they do. It is not solely about baking a loaf and extending its shelf life. They use high-quality ingredients to add flavour and texture to the bread with the skill of their hand.

• No Added Flavours

Artisan bread does not contain added or synthetic flavours, no matter its type. Whether a wholemeal Sourdough or Rye Sourdough, all the flavours in artisan bread come from natural food ingredients. Supermarket bread contains added flavours kneaded by the machine.

• Sugar-free

No artisan baker will use sugar when making a loaf of bread unless they are baking sweet bread. Regular sourdough bread is sour in taste and does not contain sugar for added or enhanced taste. However, commercial breadmakers often add sugar to their loaves. Just read the packaging the next time you buy a mass-produced bread and know for yourself.

• Oil-free

Commercial bread contains soybean or other inflammatory oils, which pose health risks if consumed for long. On the contrary, you will not find a single artisan bread containing any inflammatory oil. A true artisan baker will never use any inflammatory oil. If they do, go for another artisan bakery!

• Traditional Baking Methods

Artisan bakers use natural ingredients and time-honoured recipes to craft special bread. Each bread is handcrafted, which means every bite you take is a result of love, care, passion, and patience. This emotion is absent in supermarket bread made by machines.

• Softer than Regular Bread

The time-honoured approach followed by bakers is evident in the soft and smooth texture of the bread. During baking, the dough pushes up and out, leaving a soft interior with a crusty exterior – which makes for tasty breakfasts.

• Community Support

Artisan bread makers procure ingredients from local suppliers and farms. When you purchase from artisan bakers, you do your bit in supporting these small businesses and feel more connected to the community.

Novaks Bakery: Honouring the ‘Art’ in Artisan

At Novaks Bakery, our artisan bakers have mastered the art of baking artisan sourdough bread with exquisite taste and flavours. Each loaf is a product of slow fermentation, local and fresh ingredients, handmade excellence, and a lot of love and care.

Taste our Sourdough bread and Brioche buns today and make a healthy choice for your breakfast every day. You are never going back to supermarket bread again.

Donuts are sweet, puffy treats enjoyed around the world. From glazed goodness to fruity-filled donuts – these decadent pastries are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. But what if you cannot enjoy all your donuts in one go? Are you skeptical about freezing your donuts?

Relax, we have all been there. 

At Novaks Bakery, we bring delicious donuts in multiple flavours for your sweet cravings. In this article, we will explore whether you can freeze your donuts while retaining all their creamy goodness, how to properly store them, and the best way to thaw and reheat them. This guide will help you maintain the quality of your donuts when you consume them after freezing.

Understanding the Basics of Freezing Freshly Baked Goods

When baked goods like donuts and other pastries are frozen, the key is to maintain their taste and texture. This can be challenging because the water in them turns into ice, which may disrupt the donut’s structure and destabilise its texture. But there are ways to do it right and maintain its flavour and quality.

Remember that not all types of donuts can be frozen. Cake-based donuts tend to freeze better than their yeast-raised counterparts due to their sturdier structure. Typically, the denser the structure of the donut, the more suited it is to freezing and thawing.

So, if you have yeast-raised donuts, think twice before freezing them. If you still have to, keep reading to know how.

Things to Remember While Freezing & Thawing Donuts? 

A key factor that you must consider is packaging. Make sure to pack your donuts properly to prevent freeze-burn. The best way to pack donuts is in airtight containers and plastic wrapping them individually to prevent loss of moisture and maintain their quality while freezing.

Another important aspect is the speed with which the donut is frozen. Slow freezing may create large ice crystals that can damage the donut’s structure. By using rapid freezing or freezers that can reach low temperatures quickly, you can eliminate the risk of large crystals forming and maintain the donut’s texture.

Also, once you take your donuts out for thawing, it is best to do so gradually. Leaving them overnight in the refrigerator will help restore their original flavour and texture. Do not heat rapidly in an oven or microwave – doing so can make its texture rubbery and affect the taste.

How to Freeze Donuts?

Here is how you can safely freeze donuts without affecting quality:

Wrapping the Donut:

• Let the donut cool itself at room temperature to prevent condensation on it
• Wrap each donut individually in wax paper to avoid freezer burn
• Place all donuts in an airtight container and seal it before keeping it in the freezer

Freezing the Donut:

• Make sure to leave some space between the donut layers to prevent them from sticking together.
• Place the box in the coldest part of your freezer for rapid and consistent cooling.
• Do not place heavy objects on your donuts.

Thawing the Donut:

• Transfer the donuts to the refrigerator for slow thawing and to prevent them from getting soggy.
• Leave the donut overnight and take it out the next morning.

Reheating the Donut:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F and place your donuts in baking sheets
• Bake the donut for 5-10 minutes
• Next, heat the donuts in intervals. Be careful not to overheat the donut.

Once your donut is reheated, consume them immediately to enjoy the best flavour and texture.

Wrapping Up

You can absolutely freeze your donuts and still enjoy their rich flavour and textures. These tips will let you enjoy delightful donuts whenever you want to. By following the best practices for packing, freezing, thawing, and reheating donuts, you can serve these delicious treats to friends, families, and guests in great quality

Indulge in decadent donuts at Novaks Bakery. We have creamy, puffy, and luscious donuts that can add sweetness to any occasion.