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The traditional art of bread making with handmade excellence has made artisan bread like sourdough a staple breakfast choice. Here in Limerick, there are plenty of bakeries, but not all of them adhere to the highest standards of ingredients and quality

Creating a benchmark of excellence, Novaks Bakery is your go-to choice for artisanal bread in Limerick. We bake a wide range of sourdough bread following traditional baking techniques and using the freshest ingredients to deliver bread with an enriched aroma, texture, and taste.

We proudly serve artisan breads, handmade pastries, and custom cakes to cafes, restaurants, hotels, and retail bakeries in Limerick. Our master bakers are passionate about what they do and ready to bake and deliver round-the-year.

Each artisan product at Novaks Bakery is baked fresh daily with skill, care, and love. Working with local suppliers in the region, we celebrate the heritage Irish source in each and every loaf we bake.

The Goodness of Sourdough Bread 

Bread was invented over 6000 years ago, but its commercialization began in the 1950s. Today, commercial bread is made in high volume through machines, though they likely contribute to adverse health and dietary conditions.

Sourdough bread is different. It’s made using the natural leaven process with fermented flour and water, containing beneficial yeast and bacteria. Its slow fermentation process breaks glutens down, thereby offering several benefits like easier digestion, high nutrient content, and, of course, a wonderful taste that is enjoyed by all.

Novak’s Bakery sourdough bread is made slowly using traditional hand-baking methods. Enjoy the crispiest and freshest artisanal bread that is yeast-free, sugar-free, egg-free, dairy-free, preservative-free, and additive-free.

Our Products

From wholesome Sourdough bread to delicious donuts, Novak’s Bakery produces a range of high-quality products with irresistible flavors in every bite.

• Sourdough Bread

White Sourdough 

Wholemeal Sourdough 

Caramelised Onion

100% Rye Sourdough

Cranberry & Walnuts

Poppy Seed Sourdough

• Pizza Buns

Margarita

Pepperoni

Mushroom

• Brioche Buns

Poppy Seed 

Cream Cheese 

Black Currant

Cinnamon, Cherry Configure

Chocolate Vanilla Custard

White Buns

Granary Buns

Poppy Seed Kaiser Rolls

• Donuts

Mix Berry Jam

Rhubarb & Strawberry 

Chocolate

Toffe

Custard

Mango &Passionfruit

Coconut

Cherry Confiture 

We are the Champions of Sourdough

Following the slow fermentation process, each loaf at Novaks Bakery is nurtured carefully, providing our Sourdough bread with an award-winning flavour, exquisite crumb structure, and refined crust. Available in a range of flavours, our Sourdough bread is handmade with a time-honoured approach and top ingredients, ensuring you get nothing but a heightened sense of taste in each bite.

All ingredients are sourced fresh and locally from regional suppliers for that true Irish taste. We work with local farmers who produce the highest quality grains. We use their high-quality wheat to handcraft flavoursome and decadent artisan bread that reflects the character and mood of the area it is grown in.

Explore our Sourdough bread, brioche buns, and pizza buns in various flavours and treat your taste buds to masterpieces today.

Taste the Everyday Excellence of Novaks Bakery 

To put it simply – we bake beautiful food. Artisan baking is not just what we do, it is what we do best and what we love doing. Our aim is to promote handcrafted baking techniques that offer numerous health benefits while enriching the local community.

All our bakers exhibit the same industry and passion. The result is a concoction of impeccable handcrafted artisan bakes made using fresh and natural ingredients sourced locally for your complete satisfaction.

Contact us for a delectable range of handmade goods. There is something for everyone. 

The art of breadmaking dates back to thousands of years. The earliest evidence of bread making can be attributed to Egypt when grain production became a cultural practice. Today, breadmaking has evolved into an industrial process where thousands of loaves are machine-made every single day. However, there still are Samaritans who follow age-old recipes and baking techniques to craft handmade bread.

If breadmaking is an art, we are the artists. At Novaks Bakery, we take the art of baking bread to a whole new level. With a blend of rustic crust, textured interior, and complex flavours, our bakers create magic everyday using fresh ingredients to deliver exquisite loaves to kitchens, cafes, and restaurants across Limerick. Our artisan breads are, indeed, a morning staple for hundreds of Irishmen.

But what makes our artisan bread so special? And how is it different from the mass-produced bread you find at supermarkets?

The answer lies in the process. In this blog, we’ll look at how we make art with artisan breads every morning.

Our Artisan Bread Making Process

First and foremost, artisan bread is all about the ingredients. A whole-grain artisan Sourdough bread can be made with four simple ingredients – flour, water, salt, and yeast. But we at Novaks Bakery take it a step ahead and use high-quality ingredients. That means using protein-rich flours that render a superior structure and texture to our breads. Our bakers also use filtered water free of impurities and heat it at the right temperature to activate the yeast properly.

With locally sourced ingredients like rye, poppy seeds, and more, we start our baking process. Our bakers mix and knead the dough along with these ingredients. A big part of the process is slow fermentation, which allows the dough to rest and develop complex flavours and textures. This means our artisan bakers mix the dough and let it rest overnight, long before it is served at your breakfast table.

The long fermentation process causes the yeast to feed in the sugars and produce gases, creating air pockets in the dough. Our bakers gently shape the dough with their hands to develop a flawless structure and turn it into a loaf. The loaf is then baked in our oven.

The key to baking artisan bread is technique and patience. A moist bread with a crusty interior takes time, care, and passion to perfect. For that extra texture, we spray water over the bread before baking.

Once the loaf develops a golden brown crust, we let it cool on a wire rack before packing and sending it on its way to our customers.

Our bakers have perfected the art of breadmaking over several years of practice and patience. And the end result is truly worthwhile. Whether you are a consumer waiting for a high-nutrition breakfast or a kitchen serving sourdough buns, burgers, and baguettes to your customers, a delicious, crusty loaf from Novaks Bakery is what you need to impress friends, family, and patrons.

Contact Novaks Bakery to learn more about our range of sourdough bread and brioche buns that boast excellence. You can also discuss your needs with our team and get fresh & flavourful bread delivered to your doorstep every morning.

Novaks Bakery is a wholesale artisan bakery for food service businesses. Our authentic bread and treats can elevate your establishment to new heights.

Explore an expansive selection of culinary artistry made with time-honoured recipes. From our crusty, aromatic bread to delectable buns, sweet pastries, and indulgent donuts – each item at Novaks Bakery is crafted to perfection to exceed expectations. Even the most discerning customers are our repeat patrons.

Our commitment extends beyond the promise of tradition – our bakers imbibe their creative flair of contemporary culinary excellence and offer the highest quality products.

Let us hear from our customers across Limerick.

Our Esteemed Clients Share Their Experience

“Our cafe has been using Novaks Bakery to supply artisanal breads, specially baked buns, and pastries for over 2 years now. We are always impressed by the quality and consistency of their products and the professionalism of their team in delivering products timely. We place custom orders every day, and I must say, they never fail to impress. Novaks Bakery is the best bakery in Limerick.”

Jean, Cafe Owner

“My sandwich bar has been using Novaks Bakery for 5 years. What started as an experiment has led to a long-term collaboration. Our continued reliance on their products is due to their quality and impeccable services. What I particularly love is the consistency of taste and flavour in their products, which is always pivotal for retail establishments like mine. Their staff is prompt with communication, and they have always delivered top-notch products on short notice. Would completely recommend Novaks Bakery.”

Julie, Cafe Owner-Operator

“Amazing! The team behind Novaks Bakery is professional and friendly. They have helped us get off our feet since we opened our general store. From the onset, I must say that their quality and customer service standards have been unparalleled. Whether their bread, buns, or donuts, each item is delicious, and we receive many compliments from our patrons regarding the same. As a small business, we cannot thank Novaks Bakery enough for taking the stress out of baked items at our store.”

Natasha, General Store Director

“My bistro has been ordering baked supplies from Novaks Bakery for 2 years, and before that, for a different restaurant I managed. This continued collaboration is due to their fresh, delicious, and high-quality products that are unmatched. I particularly like their sourdough breads, which are available in great variety and are gluten-free. I must say that their staff is also extremely easy to work with. I highly recommend Novaks Bakery – the best bakery in Limerick for sure.

Reginald, Manager at Bistro

“First of all, I would like to extend my immense gratitude to the team at Novaks Bakery. Their quality of food is outstanding, the service impeccable, and the team professional, friendly, and respectful. I would like to emphasize their ‘can do’ attitude, a testament to their steadfast dedication whenever we have had to order supplies on short notice. This, I think, is their greatest forte. It has been a great pleasure working with Novaks Bakery. On behalf of our restaurant, I would like to recommend Novaks Bakery to anyone who wants fresh and quality bakes every day.”

Monica, Restaurant Owner-Operator

“Our bar & grill has been a longtime partner of Novaks Bakery. It has been 6 years since we first ordered their artisanal Sourdough bread. A special mention to their brioche buns, which have been the driving factor for the success of our signature burgers. Their amazing white granary buns have been used across our menu, very recently in our focaccias. Needless to say, they are so popular among customers that we now have multiple bestsellers on our food menu. We look forward to many years of partnership with Novaks Bakery. Cheers to their wonderful team.”

Nathan, Director at Bar & Grill

Join the Novaks Bakery Family

Those were some kind words from our patrons. Our bakers work tirelessly all seven days a week to serve fresh items every day – so you get the highest quality products. With endless customisations, we guarantee consistency across all our baked items, so you can focus on what you do best – delighting customers.

Contact us today for freshly baked artisan breads, handmade pastries, and custom cakes, and know what makes Novaks Bakery the best.

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.