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How Novak’s Bakery Ensures Freshness, Flavour, & Consistency in Bulk Orders

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Supplying bread and baked goods to restaurants, hotels, and shops is something we’re very proud of at Novak’s Bakery. But supplying in bulk – hundreds of loaves and rolls at a time – is a fair bit of a challenge. It takes care, precision, and above all else, a system that protects what matters most: freshness, flavour, and consistency.

We’ve built our bakery around those promises. And if you’ve ever wondered how we keep our bread tasting just as good whether it’s one loaf or a hundred, here’s a little behind-the-scenes for you.

Freshness & Timing: Both Quintessential

Fresh bread has a very short window. You pick up a loaf still warm from the oven, and it changes quickly – first soft, then crusty, then slowly firming up as the days pass. For us, freshness isn’t just about baking well; it’s about baking on time.

We plan our production runs carefully around delivery schedules. If a cafe wants sourdough ready for a 9 a.m. breakfast service, we bake overnight so it leaves our ovens in the early morning hours. For us, it is a matter of routine that our products are delivered while our clients can still feel the heat of the oven on their loaf.

To handle high volumes of orders, our bakers are always on standby. Doughs that require longer fermentation, like sourdough, are started a full day in advance. Others, like rolls and baguettes, are timed closer to the delivery.

How we ensure the Most Exquisite Flavour?

Flavour is where we never compromise. Our bread is made with the simplest ingredients – flour, water, salt. They’re then developed through natural fermentation. This process gives sourdough its subtle tang and depth. It’s traditional, yes, but it also means we don’t rely on artificial flavourings or improvers.

Even in bulk orders, this principle stays the same. We stagger batches and manage fermentation carefully so every dough has its time to develop flavour fully.

Local sourcing is another cornerstone of flavour. The flour we use is milled with consistency and freshness in mind, much of it connected to Limerick’s fertile lands. The same soil and climate that make our county so renowned for beef, dairy, and farming also contribute to the quality of the grain. By supporting local suppliers, we not only keep the flavour authentic but also keep food miles low.

We believe flavour should tell a story – and for us, it’s the story of Limerick’s soil, farmers, and traditions.

 

Maintaining Consistency in Bulk Orders

Consistency is the challenge that defines wholesale baking. Baking one good loaf is an art – but to bake a hundred that look, taste, and feel the same takes a whole lot of science.

This is how we achieve it:

  • Freshly Baked Daily

Honouring the art of controlled fermentation and selection of the highest quality ingredients, our products rise above the rest to deliver crisper crusts, flawless textures, and pronounced flavours.

  • Locally Sourced Ingredients

Our bakers choose ingredients that are fresh and sourced locally. This means no artificial preservatives.

  • Handmade Excellence

Processes at Novak’s Bakery include slow fermentation, hand-shaping, and long-proofing of bread. The result? Unique flavours and textures.

We Deliver in Bulk…. But Never in Haste

Wholesale or bulk baking doesn’t mean mass-produced or the use of machines. That’s the difference between an artisanal bakery and a commercial bakery. Even when we’re supplying hundreds of loaves, we keep the heart of the craft alive.

We shape the dough by hand.  We make sure every loaf retains its character before and after it hits the oven. Our expertise – skills that have become an instinct – guides the process. Every Novak’s loaf still carries the baker’s touch – even if it’s part of a hundred.

Safety & Shelf Life

Bulk orders mean we often deliver bread that needs to last several days – for example, when a hotel is using loaves across breakfast and lunch services. We monitor shelf life carefully to meet their needs.

Fermentation of our sourdough bread acts as a natural preservative. We test our products regularly to ensure they retain their taste consistency. We also provide storage advice to our wholesale clients – how to wrap, freeze, or refresh loaves to keep them at their best.

And of course, safety runs through every part of this. From allergen management to packaging and delivery, every order is handled with traceability in mind. Every loaf has a story we can follow from flour delivery to the final oven run.

A Team of Passionate Artisan Bakers

Behind every loaf, bun, and donut is a team of passionate artisan bakers. We start early every morning: mixing dough to be baked at dawn. Post preparation, we carefully pack boxes for our clients, making sure they are delivered fresh and on time.

Novak’s Bakery is a link in a bigger chain. From Limerick cafes making delicious sandwiches to Limerick hotels serving hearty breakfasts – they all rely on us. This responsibility is what drives our team to care for each batch.

Honouring Limerick’s Food Tradition 

We’re proud to be a part of Limerick’s food ecosystem. This county has been renowned for its fertile soil, lush grass, and rich farming traditions. We’re proud to stand alongside cheesemakers, butchers, families farming the lands, and other artisans in the region.

Our bread is another chapter in that story. Whether it’s a sourdough roll in a local hotel, a baguette in a restaurant, or a rustic loaf on a shop shelf, we bake our bread as a way of honouring Limerick’s food heritage.

 

We Uphold the Artisanal Way of Baking

Freshness, flavour, and consistency are values we sincerely uphold. We put in the work because we know our bread becomes part of people’s lives. It might be the roll someone eats on their lunch break or the toast a child has before school. Or perhaps the loaf that anchors a family dinner.

Those small, everyday moments deserve bread that tastes good and feels wholesome. Whether it’s one loaf or a bulk order.

Elevate Your Food Business with Novak’s Bakery

Bulk baking is about responsibility. Every order we deliver represents trust: trust from cafes, hotels, and shops.

That’s why we at Novak’s Bakery never compromise on flavour, freshness, or consistency. We source carefully, bake with care, and deliver with pride.

So the next time you pick up a sourdough roll at a restaurant or a crusty loaf at a local shop, know that behind it is a team that wakes early, works late, and never stops emphasising the details.

Because at Novak’s Bakery, bulk means sharing our bread and our values with more people, more places, and more tables.

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at How Wholesale Bakeries Ensure Quality & Safety

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Step into our bakery early in the morning. And the first thing you’ll notice is the smell – crusty loaves, toasted grain, maybe a hint of caramel from the sourdough crust. Behind that smell is a system we’ve built over the years. At Novak’s Bakery, supplying restaurants, hotels, shops, and cafes across Limerick means one thing above all else: quality and safety are non-negotiable.

Here, we take a look at how artisan wholesale bakeries like ours make sure every loaf, every roll, every sourdough that leaves our ovens is as safe, fresh, and consistent as it is delicious.

It All Starts with Local Ingredients

We believe good bread comes from good produce. That’s why our story always begins with ingredients sourced as close to home as possible.

Limerick has some of the richest farmlands in Ireland – lush grass, fertile soil, centuries of farming tradition. The same land that produces world-class beef, fowl, and dairy also supports the farmers, millers, and suppliers we work with.

When flour arrives at our kitchen, we ensure top-notch quality. We check the texture, the protein content, and the freshness. Eggs are stored at the right temperature, butter is handled with care, and even the water quality we use matters. Every delivery is logged and tested. We use the freshest ingredients. It’s that simple.

For us, sourcing locally isn’t just about freshness – it’s about supporting the community we belong to.

Maintaining Hygiene and Sanitation Standards

Inside our bakery, food safety isn’t an occasional checklist – it’s our daily rhythm. The layout of our kitchen is designed so that raw materials never mix with finished products. Our mixers, ovens, trays, and workshops are stainless steel, easy to clean, and scrubbed down constantly.

We wear hair nets, aprons, and gloves. We sanitise our hands more times a day than we can count.

The Importance of High-Quality Dough

Now to the part we love the most: the dough. Whether it’s our classic sourdough resting over 24 hours, or a soft brioche enriched with butter and eggs, every recipe is part craft, part science.

We weigh ingredients to the gram. Mixers knead at precise speeds for exact times, ovens are set with precision, too, and then we add our instinct – pressing dough with our hands, feeling its stretch, breathing in the scent of fermentation. Experience guides us, but tradition leads us.

This balance of old-world artisan craft and modern precision is everything that makes Novak’s bread special.

Stringent Quality Checks 

Our products go through checkpoints at every stage:

  • Before Baking: we test dough texture, fermentation, and volume.
  • During Baking: we calibrate ovens consistently, balancing heat and steam.
  • After Baking: we weigh loaves, inspect crusts, and test structure.

We also run shelf-life tests – setting aside loaves and monitoring them for days. If we say a sourdough will stay fresh for three days, it must still taste just as good on day three as it did on day one.

The Importance of Accurate Tracking 

Every ingredient, every batch, every oven run is recorded. If a supplier recalls an ingredient, we can track exactly which loaves were affected and where they went. This paperwork has its benefits, enabling us to build trust.

When you buy from Novak’s, you know where your bread came from – from the soil of Limerick to the oven in our bakery.

A Team of Artisan Bakers Behind the Magic

Behind every batch of products stocked on our shelves is a team of artisan bakers, a team we’re proud of. Each of them plays a part in maintaining quality and safety. We stay up-to-date on the latest hygiene practices, allergen awareness, and new recipe development.

And we’re proud of what we do. Every sourdough loaf, donut, and bun feeds families, is supplied to schools, supports restaurants, and serves guests at Limerick’s hotels. This sense of purpose is also a sense of achievement for us – every day.

Honouring Limerick’s Rich Tradition 

Novak’s bakery is more than just an artisanal bakery. We see ourselves as part of a much bigger food story. From Ireland’s oldest food markets to the families who still work the land the way their grandparents did, Limerick has always retained its farming traditions while adapting to modern innovations.

The rich soil, rich pastures, cheesemakers, butchers, farmers, and other artisans – we’re proud of them all and love every bit of Limerick. The journey between what grows in the fields and what comes out of our ovens is what keeps our bread authentic and true to Limerick’s roots.

Our Artisan Offerings

From breads to donuts – every product is tested, tweaked, and baked until it earns its place. No additives, nothing artificial. Just a handful of artisan magic that enchants people, and that Limerick food businesses can rely on.

Sourdough

Our sourdough loaves are long-fermented, crusty on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside – time-honoured bread that works whether it’s sliced for toast, stacked into sandwiches, or plated up with butter and nothing else.

  • White sourdough
  • Wholemeal sourdough
  • Poppy seed sourdough
  • 100% Rye sourdough
  • 100% Rye sourdough with multi-seed
  • 100% Rye Sourdough with cranberry and walnuts
  • 100% Rye sourdough with caramelised onion
  • Wholemeal Bread
  • Rustic Baguette

Brioche Buns

The brioche buns are soft, golden, slightly sweet, and buttery. They’re strong enough for messy burgers, light enough for breakfast rolls – and we can size them to fit your menu.

  • Poppy Seed
  • Cream Cheese
  • Black Currant
  • Cinnamon, Cherry Confiture
  • Chocolate, Vanilla Custard
  • White Buns
  • Granary Buns
  • Poppy Seed Kaiser Rolls

Pizza Buns

Then there are the pizza buns – swirled dough with sauce, cheese, herbs, baked until gooey and golden. They’re hit on counters and practically fly off our shelves.

  • Margarita
  • Pepperoni
  • Mushrooms

Donuts

And, of course, donuts. Hand-rolled, filled fresh, glazed, and finished with delicious flavours. No pre-mixed fillings, nothing artificial – everything made in-house.

  • Mix Berry jam
  • Custard
  • Rhubarb and strawberry
  • Mango and passion fruit
  • Chocolate
  • Coconut
  • Toffe
  • Cherry confiture

Taste the Result of Artisanal Labour 

We source and bake fresh every morning. This is the rhythm we love. Because every loaf we bake carries our name – and Limerick’s centuries-old tradition.

So next time you slice into one of our sourdoughs, take a mouthful of our donut, or bite into a burger at a local cafe made with our brioche: you taste heritage. From Limerick’s soil to Novak’s ovens, from our hands to your table.

 

Behind-the-scenes: A Day in Novak’s Bakery Kitchen

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If you have ever walked past our little shop on a crisp evening in Limerick, you have probably caught it – the unmistakable scent of bread just minutes out of the oven. Buttery, hand-rolled brioches, decadent donuts, and flavourful pizza buns. It is warm, it is rich, and it pulls you in like a friendly hand on your shoulder. That is Novak’s Bakery in a nutshell – nothing artificial, no improvers, just artisan bread made with care.

Novak’s is a wholesale bakery, supplying shops, cafes, restaurants, and hotels across Limerick and beyond. The loaves you see on a chef’s pass, under a sandwich in a cafe, or in a hotel breakfast basket? There is a good chance they started life right here in our kitchen.

I am Michal Nowak, and here is how it all comes together at my wholesale artisan bakery.

 

The Story That Started With a Loaf 

My name is Michal, and I have been a chef for over twenty years, working in all kinds of kitchens. My story really started about ten years ago when I began making sourdough bread. Initially, I baked sourdough bread in the restaurant kitchen. Customers loved it so much, they started asking if we could deliver it to their local shops. Eventually, I decided to open my own kitchen. That is how it all began.

From there, the idea grew – slowly, naturally, much like the bread itself. We decided to move into our dedicated kitchen, and that is when we expanded. It gave us the space and focus to make bread, buns, and pastries the way we wanted – every single day – and to supply more businesses that wanted something better than mass-produced loaves.

 

A Day in Our Kitchen

Our day starts before the sun even thinks about rising. The mixers hum to life while the city still sleeps, and the first batch of sourdough begins its quiet transformation. We keep our process simple and pure – flour, water, salt – then time does the rest.

The White Sourdough is our classic: a golden crust, airy crumb, and that balanced tang you can spot from one bite. Then there is the 100% Rye Sourdough, darker, denser, and earthy, perfect for hearty breakfasts. The Wholemeal Sourdough has a wholesome taste and a nutty chew, while the Cranberry & Walnut is a little more playful – sweet bursts of fruit against the crunch of walnut. Our Caramelised Onion Sourdough brings savoury sweetness, the Poppy Seed Sourdough a gentle crunch in every slice.

While the sourdoughs rest and rise, we move on to the sweet temptation that is our donut range. These are not fill-the-gap snacks – they are centre-stage treats. From Mix Berry Jam and Custard, to Rhubarb & Strawberry and Mango & Passionfruit, every filling is made fresh, never from a jar. The Chocolate Donut has a deep, glossy finish people can spot through the window, while the Coconut Donut is like a holiday in pastry form. We have got Toffee, Cherry Confiture, Caramel Donuts, and Pistachio Donuts – each with its own loyal fan base.

By mid-morning, the sweet, buttery scent of brioche takes over the kitchen. Our Poppy Seed Brioche Buns are soft with a subtle crunch, the Cream Cheese ones rich and tangy. We make Black Currant, Cinnamon & Cherry Confiture, Chocolate & Vanilla Custard, White Buns, Granary Buns, and the ever-popular Poppy Seed Kaiser Rolls – all ready for wholesale deliveries and stacked high on shop windows.

And just when you think the day’s work is done, the Pizza Buns go in – Margarita, Pepperoni, and Mushroom – bringing the smell of bubbling cheese and tomato sauce in the mix.

It is a rhythm that repeats daily. Mix, knead, proof, bake, glaze, pack, and deliver. Every batch is fresh, every order crafted for that day only.

 

Serving Local Businesses in Limerick

Novak’s supplies bread, buns, and pastries across Limerick and beyond. Our little bakery, just off Kilmallock Road, is open Sunday to Friday, between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. The breads are baked fresh just before seven, so people can come in, wait a couple of minutes, and leave with bread still warm from the oven.

Wholesale deliveries go out earlier in the day, heading to restaurants, cafes, and hotels that rely on Novak’s Bakery for the backbone of their menu. One of those is the No. 1 Pery Square Hotel. They use our bread for their burgers and sandwiches, and they are very happy with it.

 

Rooted in Limerick’s Food Heritage

Our love for edible artistry is not a surprise here. Limerick’s food scene is built on some of the best raw ingredients in the world – produce that has been cultivated, reared, foraged, or crafted by families for generations. The rich, fertile soil and lush green grass support farmers, cheesemakers, and artisan producers who keep Ireland’s oldest food traditions alive.

That same ethos – fresh, local, sustainable – runs through Novak’s Bakery. The flour, salt, and water may seem simple, but they are chosen with care. Supporting local suppliers is how we give back to the wonderful Limerick community we are part of.

 

Fresh, Handcrafted, and Delivered With Pride

For us, wholesale is not about volume – it is about relationships. Every cafe or restaurant we supply becomes part of our extended kitchen. We know their menus, their peak hours, and their customers’ favourites. We bake not just for them, but with them in mind.

Because whether it is a rustic sourdough for a cafe in town or brioche burger buns for a busy hotel service, the principle remains the same: fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, time-honoured recipes, handcrafted, and delivered with pride.

 

Ready to Wholesale with Novak’s Bakery?

If you are running a cafe, restaurant, or a hotel in Limerick – or even further afield – you would want bread and buns that are as good as the rest of your menu, we would love to partner with you. We bake fresh, from scratch every day, with no artificial preservatives or additives.

Whether you need a few dozen sourdough loaves, soft brioche buns, or decadent pastries, we can make it happen.

Let us carry forward the Limerick food heritage, together.

What Makes Our Chocolate Donuts so Addictive?

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Let’s just say it upfront – our chocolate donuts aren’t ordinary. They are the kind that disappear from the box within minutes. The kind people drive across Limerick for. The kind that makes you come in for ‘just a coffee’ and leave with a full box (and a suspicious smile).

So, what makes them so addictive?

Well – it is not just the chocolate, and it is not just the dough. It is something deeper. A little magic, a little method, and a whole lot of artful passion.

Let us dive deeper into that soft, pillowy dough.

  1. The Dough: Perfection in the Basics 

We make everything from scratch, and our donuts are no exception. The dough we use? It’s rich, pillowy, slightly yeasty – but not too much, just that perfect balance. It has that subtle tang of fermentation, and that is where the flavour starts layering itself.

We do not do bland. We do not do dry. Our dough is alive – literally. And that is why when you bite into our chocolate donut, there is a chew, there is a softness, there is a bit of bounce. Not just a vehicle for sugar, but something worth its own spotlight.

Some days, depending on our mood – or the weather – we even fold in a touch of brioche technique, adding extra butter, eggs, and love. Because why not?

  1. Chocolate: Using the Finest Cocoa

We are picky about our chocolate. Obsessively so.

The glaze – dark, glossy, deeply intense (but not bitter). It is balanced, mellowed with just enough cream and sugar to make it rich, but not overwhelming.

Inside, we do not just stop at a chocolate glaze and call it a day. We play with textures – chocolate custards, ganaches, mousses. And not just slapped inside – piped in warm, generously, until the donut feels almost too heavy (almost).

Basically, it is not one-note chocolate. It is layers. Textures. Bitterness, sweetness, creaminess, crunch. A full-on experience.

 

  1. Artisan Approach (With a Lot of Patience)

We are passionate, artisan bakers following our immense passion and love for the craft. We hand-roll our dough. We let it rest in its own sweet time. We fry in small batches. We glaze by hand, one by one.

No artificial preservatives, additives, or flavours. Just artisan bakers elbow deep in dough with an inebriated essence of chocolate in the air, arguing whether the ganache needs 2% more cream.

We do not mass-produce. We just supply our partners with artisan-quality goods that keep their tables and counters full.

 

  1. Local Ingredients

Being in Limerick, we are proud of our roots. We source local dairy, eggs, butter – everything fresh, every day.

Our eggs come from a farm not too far down the road. The milk is delivered in glass bottles. We get cream so thick, it practically stands up on its own. And our butter? Golden, rich, melt-in-the-mouth.

You can taste the difference in our chocolate custards, glazes, and fillings.

 

  1. The Visuals (So You Eat With Your Eyes First)

Our chocolate donuts are glossy, drippy, Instagram-bait. But they are not fussy,

You will not find any artificial sprinklers or synthetic colours. Just thick chocolate and oozing fillings. We have been told more than once, ‘They are almost too pretty to eat.’

Almost.

  1. We are Artists in Aprons 

Here is something you need to know about our little bakery in Limerick – we are not just bakers. We are artisan bakers.

We have got our chocolate donuts, sure. But then there is the Mixed Berry Jam, Rhubarb and Strawberry, and Cherry Confiture. There is one we do with Mango and Passionfruit – it is like a romantic film, in pastry form.

We are always testing, tasting, and tweaking. Safe to say we treat donut development like some folks treat wine-tasting.

  1. We Do More Than Donuts 

We are a wholesale artisan bakery in Limerick.

We have got slow-fermented sourdough that crackles when you tap it. Buttery brioche rolls, soft as clouds. Pizza buns with bubbling cheese and spiced tomato sauce. Everything fresh, honest, and made with care.

Our bakers play with flavours across every offering – crafting outcomes that do not just entice your taste buds but also captivate you with smell.

Can you smell it? That is the donut calling.

  1. Time-Honoured Recipes

At Novak’s Bakery, we believe that some things are worth keeping just the way they have always been.

Our chocolate donuts, and everything else we bake, come from recipes that carry a sense of history – rooted in the craft of proper baking, passed along through busy kitchens and flour-dusted notebooks. Of course, we have added our little touches over time – adjusting for the best local butter, playing with fermentation, perfecting the chocolate glaze – but the heart of it stays the same.

There is something comforting about knowing the method in your hands is the same one that brought joy to countless others before you. It is not just baking – it is a tradition you can taste.

  1. Made Fresh From Scratch Every Day

We do not believe in yesterday’s bread or tomorrow’s glaze. Every morning, before the sun even peeks over Limerick, we are in the kitchen mixing, kneading, proofing, and frying from scratch. No pre-made dough, no frozen shortcuts – just raw ingredients, patience, and time. It is a labour that rewards twice – once in the smell that fills the shop, and again when you take that first bite and realise, yes, this was made just for today.

  1. The Crunch-Factor, the Melt-Factor, The Everything-Factor

What makes something addictive?

It is the balance. The contrast. The moment you bite through a slightly crisp glaze into soft, warm dough. The slow melt of ganache. The sweet and slightly burnt sugar flavour of our caramel donuts.

It is the bite that makes your eyes close. The hum. That involuntary ‘Mmmmm’.

It is sensory and emotional. And that is what we chase with every bite.

Order Wholesale Chocolate Donuts Today

Decadent chocolate donuts await. Fresh, warm, unapologetically indulgent. They are not just a dessert. They are an experience. An edible obsession.

We bake in small batches – fresh, handcrafted, and full of love.

If you are running a cafe, a restaurant, or shop in Limerick and want to offer your customers something unforgettable, we would love to work with you. Our artisan bakes – yes, including those dangerously addictive chocolate donuts – are available for wholesale, made fresh to order, and delivered with the same care we give our own counter. Let’s bring edible artistry to Limerick.

Can You Freeze Sourdough: Here’s How We Keep It Fresh

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So, you & the folks have switched to Sourdough – that artisan quality, healthy, and tasty loaf that offers much more in every department than commercially bought bread. The wide range of flavours of Sourdough makes them a local favourite here in Ireland. But what if you cannot finish that luscious loaf at once and want to store it for the next day’s staple? Should you freeze your sourdough? Or simply pack it and leave it on the kitchen countertop for the next day’s consumption?

The answer is yes – you can freeze sourdough, but it will only retain its original taste and texture if you do it right.

Freezing sourdough bread is a great way to enjoy it later before it goes stale. It’s a great option for smaller households who can enjoy their loaves fresh, just like every morning.

Here, at Novak’s Bakery, we love delivering artisan goodness to our patrons in Limerick – elevating their binge sessions with tasty & healthy bread. Let us help you understand how to freeze your sourdough bread right.

Is Freezing Sourdough Bread a Good Option?

Let us begin by saying that sourdough bread freezes extremely well. When done properly, you can enjoy your loaf as good as new while also ensuring minimal food waste.

The lactic acid in sourdough bread prevents it from going stale. It acts as a natural preservative that increases the shelf life of sourdough bread by trapping moisture and preventing dryness. While we encourage you to enjoy fresh sourdough – you can store your bread in a way that retains its tangy taste and airy texture.

Freezing the Bread 

If we had to choose one method for storing sourdough bread, this would be it. Once you have opened the packaging and want to store it, slice the entire loaf. Make sure the bread has completely cooled down before freezing it.

Cut small pieces of baking paper, place them between the slices, and slide your whole loaf inside an airtight ziplock bag. Now that your loaf is sealed inside an airtight container, you can pop it inside the freezer and consume the slices as and when needed. After removing from the freezer, the sourdough only needs a few minutes to defrost – after which it is ready for consumption.

Reheating the Bread 

When it’s time to use the loaf, remove it from the freezer and defrost it for 2-3 hours at room temperature. Once the loaf has been defrosted, place it inside the oven after preheating it at 150C. Cover the loaf with a large pot and bake it for ten minutes. Then, remove the pot and bake it uncovered for five more minutes – until the crust is nice & crisp.

Once baked, cover the loaf with silver foil and allow it to cool down to room temperature. Your sourdough is ready to be enjoyed all over again.

Final Thoughts

So here’s how we recommend keeping sourdough fresh. Using this method will ensure your bread stays tasty and maintains its structure for a long time.

At Novak’s Bakery, we believe in baking bread fresh every morning with the freshest ingredients. We only make sourdough bread to order, with no leftovers. Every loaf we bake goes off the shelves to our customers.

Enjoy the best artisan bread, handmade pastries, and custom cakes by Novak’s Bakery – Limerick’s favourite joint for baked delicacies.

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How to Store Sourdough Bread?

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Imagine buying your staple loaf with your favourite flavours, only to watch it go stale the next morning due to improper storage. Worse yet, if you are a food service business – watching your bread go mould and being unable to serve your routine morning customers is a challenge you do not want to face.

While the common practice is to store your bread in the fridge or a plastic bag, there are several other ways to keep it fresh and make the most out of each loaf.

At Novak’s Bakery, we are the breadmaker’s fantasy and the bread lover’s delight – offering artisan sourdough bread handmade fresh every day using quality ingredients. We are here to help you preserve our luscious loaves to perfection so you and your family can enjoy edible artistry for many days without compromising on taste, texture, or quality.

What is Sourdough?

Sourdough is naturally leavened bread that doesn’t use commercial yeast to rise. It is also handmade & healthy, features missing in the commercial bread you find at your average supermarket store. Preparation-wise, it uses fermented flour and water mixture to rise. This combination contains wild yeast and good bacteria, which are friendly for your gut. Taste-wise, it produces a tangy flavour with a chewy texture. Health-wise, sourdough bread improves digestion and is 100% natural, free from artificial preservatives or additives.

How Long Does Sourdough Bread Last?

Handmade sourdough bread does not have the same shelf life as store-bought bread. The presence of preservatives in commercial bread makes it last longer – one of the principal reasons why sourdough is considered a healthier option. However, this doesn’t mean your sourdough loaf won’t be edible for much longer.

That is because sourdough contains lactic acid, which is considered good bacteria. Even our body produces lactic acid to break down carbs, which is why sourdough bread is beneficial for your digestive system. Lactic acid lowers the pH level in the bread, preventing food-borne pathogens from growing and keeping your loaf edible for much longer.

With proper storage, this natural preservation keeps your bread fresh for up to 7 days, though it is at its freshest around 1-3 days. Thus, the sooner you consume your bread, the better.

However, if you want to store sourdough longer than that, worry not – here’s how you can store sourdough fresh for weeks or even months without degrading its quality or taste.

The Best Ways to Store Sourdough Bread

If you aren’t familiar with sourdough bread, storage may be an afterthought for you. Perhaps you are storing sourdough bread the same way as normal supermarket bread. This is a bad idea – sourdough bread isn’t the same as mass-produced commercial bread.

The natural acids in sourdough discourage bacteria from taking hold, which means it can prevent mould growth and withstand the test of time better than normal yeasted bread. With this in mind, let’s get down to the best ways of storing sourdough bread:

  • Store in a Cotton Bread Bag

Ever noticed and wondered why supermarket bread is stored in paper rather than a plastic bag? This is because plastic may encourage bacteria if stored in a warm environment. The best way to store bread is in a cotton brown bag to let the loaf breathe. Next, leave your bread in a cool place so it can retain normal moisture levels that keep bacteria and mould at bay.

However, remember that storing your sourdough in the fridge isn’t ideal. This is because your fridge is a dry environment that will eliminate all moisture and make your bread harden faster.

  • Store Unwrapped & Unsliced on the Kitchen Counter

Unlike commercial bread, sourdough doesn’t contain any preservatives to make it last longer. So, unless you have sliced your loaf, you can store it at room temperature for up to 24 hours. If you are sure to consume your bread in a day, you can store your sourdough unwrapped. Remember, it will start going stale if you slice into it. In case you do, make sure to wrap it up after that.

  • Store in a Brown Paper Bag

If you have been buying sourdough at your local bakery, you may have noticed they are wrapped in paper. This is because paper bags are amongst the best & most convenient mediums to store sourdough bread, as they allow sourdough to breathe and prevent moisture from escaping. Just make sure your loaf is at room temperature.

  • Store in a Microwave

If you don’t have one of those traditional bread boxes, the next best place to store your sourdough is the microwave. Microwaves are viable options to store your bread as they act like air-tight containers with automatic temperature control. This prevents your loaf from going stale and mouldy. The only precaution you must take is not to switch on the microwave by accident.

  • Store Sliced Loaf in the Freezer

If you have sliced your loaf or once it has cooled down completely, double wrap it in a cling wrap and then again in aluminium foil. This double wrapping will prevent dryness from penetrating your loaf and making it hard. You can store your loaf in this way in the freezer for six months and re-bake it for a fresh culinary experience.

How to Re-Bake Your Sourdough?

Re-baking a sourdough loaf is more than reheating it in your oven. While we recommend consuming your loaf fresh within 2–6 hours, not all of us have the luxury to finish the loaf within that time. In this case, re-baking your sourdough when you are ready to consume it is the best option to enjoy that tangy goodness fresh again.

Remember that re-baking your sourdough is almost like baking it from scratch – it will take the same amount of time as it did initially, only at a lower temperature. You need to follow the whole process again, including giving your loaf the time to cool down. This is because the starch in your bread reverts to its original state and is less digestible when reheated until it cools down completely. So, once you have re-baked your bread, give it a couple of hours to cool down before serving it.

Additional Tips to Keep Your Bread Fresh

  • Let your bread cool off for 2-6 hours before slicing or storing it. Consuming or storing it without letting it cool will cause excess moisture to stay trapped in the loaf.
  • Make sure your bread is stored in a cool, dry place. Regardless of the method you choose to store your loaf, you must be mindful of maintaining the right temperature, around 60-70 degrees F.
  • The environment plays a big role in how well your sourdough is preserved. Bread tends to lose moisture faster in dry conditions, but the risk of mould forming over your loaf is greater in humid areas.

A Wide Range of Sourdough Bread 

Explore an artistic assortment of tasty & healthy sourdough bread created by Limerick’s finest bakery. We make 100% handcrafted & gluten-free sourdough bread using high–quality ingredients & time-tested techniques. Each loaf is a result of patience, passion, and love – ensuring you get the most exquisite taste & texture in every bite.

Our artisan sourdough bread is available in beautiful flavours:

  • White Sourdough
  • 100% Rye Sourdough
  • Wholemeal Sourdough
  • Cranberry & Walnuts
  • Caramelised Onion
  • Poppy Seed Sourdough

Ready to Switch to Healthier Bread?

These were a few ways to store sourdough bread and ensure you make the most of it – down to the last crumb. Following these tips will help you enjoy your loaves for weeks or even months.

If you are looking for a wholesale partner for high-quality, natural, and handmade artisan bread, reach out to Novak’s Bakery. We are Limerick’s favourite bakery for artisan bread, handmade pastries, and custom cakes. Contact us today to get started.

Sweet Treats in Limerick: Discovering the Delights at Novak’s Bakery

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Discover the sweet, delightful world at Novak’s Bakery, where each offering is a handcrafted masterpiece. We are the artisan destination for scrumptious bread, buns, and desserts, incorporating traditional tastes that have been passed down to generations. Our wholesale bakery has captivated the taste buds of locals in Limerick with a range of baked excellence. Whether you are looking for a loaf of artisan Sourdough bread, a slice of handmade donuts or pastries, delicate buns, or freshly baked custom cakes, Novak’s Bakery promises a world of delightful treats that enchant every palate.

In this article, we’ll unpack our diverse offerings that have set a benchmark for culinary excellence in the city.

A Heavenly Assortment of Baked Excellence 

With a diverse range of gastronomic delights, Novak’s Bakery is passionate about delivering the authentic, artisan taste in every bite. We have a wide selection of handmade bread, buns, pastries, & cakes made fresh every day from scratch. We use the finest ingredients sourced locally to craft exquisite taste & texture.

     1.  Sourdough Bread

100% handcrafted, natural, and gluten-free sourdough bread made from sustainable flour through slow fermentation & time-honoured recipes.

  • White Sourdough

Classic white sourdough bread made with the finest ingredients for a sophisticated flavour befitting every occasion.

  • 100% Rye Sourdough

A thick, crispy exterior filled with whole rye grains for tasty & wholesome sandwiches.

  • Wholemeal Sourdough 

An exquisite treat made with centuries-old recipes for nutritious & healthy breakfasts.

  • Cranberry & Walnuts

A crusty, nutty treat of cranberry & walnuts adding spice & happiness to your breakfast.

  • Caramelised Onion

A zesty loaf with the decadent aroma & taste of caramelised onions that liven up your mood in every bite.

  • Poppy Seed Sourdough

A classic twist to Sourdough bread sprinkled with poppy seeds for yummy sandwiches

     2.  Pizza Buns

Fluffy & delicious pizza buns with a Neopolitan taste that satiates your pizza cravings in mini bites.

  • Margarita

The classic taste of a margarita packed inside a crispy bun that brings a tasteful vengeance against hunger.

  • Pepperoni

Soft & fluffy bun oozing with pepperoni & mozzarella for a classic combination enjoyed by all ages.

  • Mushroom

Mushroom & cheese stuffed inside soft & fluffy buns to elevate your taste buds in every bite.

     3.  Brioche Buns

Soft, pillowy brioche buns overloaded with butter for the tastiest burger binge.

  • Poppy Seed

A classic way to enjoy your favourite burger with wholesome poppy seeds.

  • Cream Cheese

An ultra-buttery brioche filled with cream & cheese at the centre for a creamy start to your day.

  • Black Currant

A sweet amalgam of butter, brioche, & juicy black currant for a flavourful serving in every bite.

  • Cinnamon, Cherry Confiture

Soft & fluffy buns filled with cinnamon & cherry confiture make a delightful family treat.

  • Chocolate, Vanilla Custard

An impeccable combination of fresh chocolate, vanilla custard & butter that leaves everyone wanting for more.

  • White Buns

Soft brioches with a glossy crust that elevates every burger or grilled sandwich.

  • Granary Buns

Light, moist, &supersoft granary buns perfect for every burger & taste bud.

  • Poppy Seed Kaiser Roll

Super crispy Kaiser rolls sprinkled with poppy seeds that add a distinct taste to your burgers.

     4.  Donuts

Uniquely flavoured, handcrafted donuts made fresh with the finest ingredients that enhance your craving for desserts.

  • Mix Berry Jam

A jamilcious treat oozing with fresh berry jams for an irresistible sweet tooth.

  • Custard

Sugar-coated yeast drowned in creamy vanilla custard to make your taste buds dance.

  • Rhubarb & Strawberry

A yummy dance of fresh strawberry & rhubarb glazed in a pretty pink donut for the most thrilling dessert binge.

  • Mango & Passionfruit

Freshly baked mango & passionfruit donuts overloaded with exotic flavours that fill your taste buds with sweet happiness.

  • Chocolate Donuts

Decadent donuts rich in authentic cocoa for a sinful taste that makes you want more &  more.

  • Coconut Donut

A tropical taste of sweetness with fresh coconut flakes sprinkled over creamy vanilla-dipped donuts.

  • Toffe

Caramel-rich donuts drizzled with chocolate flakes that become the centrepiece of every occasion.

  • Cherry Confiture

Soft & crispy cherry confiture donuts that deliver peak creaminess & sweetness in every bite.

  • Caramel Donut

Sweet & salty caramel donuts serving as excellent treats for every occasion.

  • Pistachio Donuts

Fluffy & nutty pistachio donuts that offer flavourful excellence and make your taste buds dance.

Discover the Finest Taste in Limerick

Novak’s Bakery isn’t just a wholesale bakery, it’s a place where every creation narrates a story of traditional artistry. Whether you want fresh sourdough loaves for your morning staple or decadent donuts to elevate an occasion – rest assured of memorable & delightful experiences at our artisan bakery.

Need a bread, bun, or dessert partner? Don’t wait further and embark on a journey of flavourful bliss at Novak’s Bakery. With handcrafted magic, traditional recipes, and fresh ingredients, we are committed to making your business a success. Contact us for the best artisan bread, handmade pastries, and custom cakes in Limerick.

5 Reasons to Try Sourdough Bread From a Local Bakery in Limerick

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Bread has been an integral part of our daily lives, traditions, folklore, and more. While the Industrial Revolution made mass-produced bread accessible to all, the loaves were not what they used to be. Commercial bread is packed with sugar, preservatives, and flavour enhancers, which means these loaves are shorn of essential nutrients that deviate from the traditional art of breadmaking. From breakfast staples to gourmet sandwiches, artisan bread is tasty and packed with nutritional goodness – offering the best of both worlds.

At Novak’s Bakery, we do bread differently – with extreme care, love, and passion going into each loaf. We specialise in making fresh, handmade Sourdough bread with the perfect blend of premium ingredients, time-tested recipes, and heritage expertise.

Experience the taste of authentic Sourdough bread in various flavours at our Limerick bakery and fall in love with bread all over again. If you are looking for the perfect sourdough in Limerick, Novak’s Bakery is your ultimate destination. Here are five reasons why you should try artisan Sourdough bread from a local bakery in Limerick:

  1. It’s Vegan, Nutritious, & Healthy

Our sourdough bread is totally vegan and packed with nutritional benefits. We don’t use milk or dairy products or hidden preservatives that are found in supermarket bread. We use natural, 100% organic, and minimal ingredients to deliver the authentic taste & health benefits of handmade bread. Reducing saturated fat intake, artisan bread is also easier to digest while minimizing salt & sugar consumption, making it healthier than mass-produced bread.

  1. Made With Quality, Locally-sourced Ingredients

Every ingredient that goes into our loaves is procured locally in Limerick. From traditional grains to plant-based food ingredients, we infuse flavour, texture, and wellness into each loaf.

This minimal approach to breadmaking means we use top-quality whole foods free from preservatives or additives of any kind. Additionally, our bakers make bread every morning, ensuring you get nothing but the freshest and healthiest loaves.

On the other hand, supermarket bread contains a hefty amount of additives, milk powder, and preservatives that stay longer on the shelf but offer no nutritional value.

  1. Contributes Towards Sustainability & the Environment

Procuring locally made essentials is a big step towards sustainability. By purchasing bread from a local bakery, you minimise your carbon footprint and contribute towards minimal waste. You are also using less packaging while not playing a part in the high-volume waste and carbon dioxide emitted by large supermarkets.

At Novak’s Bakery, we don’t sacrifice quality for quantity. We make just enough for the day to deliver our partners in Limerick and start afresh the next day.

  1. Supports Local Businesses 

Going local means supporting multiple local businesses, farmers, and suppliers in Limerick. Novak’s Bakery relies on numerous partners to craft artisan products that are fresh and healthy. When you purchase locally, you do your bit for the community and avoid the billion-dollar supermarket industry.

We make sure we have the best local partners, helping the community grow together. Our aim is to create a thriving community in Limerick. This local reliance also provides skilled jobs and learning opportunities to locals.

  1. Perfect Pairing With Coffee

Nothing quite compares to a fresh slice of sourdough bread paired with a rich and intensely aromatic cup of Irish coffee. Whether you try our rye sourdough or cranberry & walnut sourdough, we have a wide range of flavours that enhance every sip of hot coffee.

We are the best artisan bakery in Limerick that offers freshly baked sourdough to go with your coffee love,

The Best Sourdough Bread in Limerick Has to Offer

If you are craving fresh, handmade, and 100% natural sourdough bread in Limerick, look no further than Novak’s Bakery. As an artisan bakery, we take immense pride in crafting sourdough loaves made with traditional fermentation techniques and lots of love. This commitment to authentic ingredients & baking methods ensures every bite is rich in flavour & health benefits.

Whether you are looking for whole grain sourdough, rye sourdough, wholemeal sourdough, poppy seed sourdough, cranberry & walnut sourdough, or caramelised onion sourdough, we have something truly special for the pure bliss of your taste buds.

Visit Novak’s Bakery in Limerick & partner with us today.

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More Than Just Bread: Exploring the Full Range of Goodies at Your Local Bakery in Limerick

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Fresh, local, and artisanal. That’s what our customers say out loud after every bite of our Sourdough bread. But, we’re not just about bread.

Novak’s Bakery is a wholesale artisan bakery delivering fresh and high-quality artisan bread, handmade pastries, and custom cakes in Limerick. Our reputation precedes us as not just the finest breadmakers but also as master craftsmen of an assortment of buns, donuts, and desserts. We are all about quality, service, and consistency, partnering with local suppliers and businesses to share the traditional art of baking with everyone.

Our master bakers create natural, healthy, and handmade items that have become round-the-clock staples for Limerick residents. With an unwavering commitment to quality, we are passionate about baking delicious bread that is 100% natural and made with the freshest ingredients. But our expertise goes beyond delicious bread.

Our motto is to deliver the tastiest and healthiest bread in Limerick. In addition to bread, we are proud to offer donuts, pizza buns, brioche buns, and desserts – all in a wide range of flavours. In short, we are your one-stop bakery shop in the Treaty City.

A Delectable Range of Edible Artistry

Every morning, our bakers craft exquisite edibles with a rich flavour and aroma that transcends taste preferences. Here’s the full range of baked excellence we are known for:

  1. Sourdough Bread

Slow-fermented, naturally leavened bread that is perfect for a healthy and tasty start to your day. Every loaf is handmade with extreme love and care, resulting in a wonderful taste and texture. Honouring the traditional art of breadmaking, our bakers use fresh and nutritious ingredients to create a taste that turns into a habit. Our selection of artisan Sourdough bread includes:

  • White Sourdough
  • 100% Rye Sourdough
  • Wholemeal Sourdough
  • Cranberry & Walnuts
  • Caramelised Onion
  • Poppy Seed Sourdough

  1. Decadent Donuts 

Discover the delicious world of gourmet donuts at Novak’s Bakery. We use the finest ingredients from local farms to craft a unique range of flavours that conquer every taste bud. These rings of delight are handmade fresh every morning at our bakery. Choose from a selection of 10 fun and unique flavours for a sweet binge that satisfies all your cravings.

  • Mix Berry Jam
  • Custard
  • Rhubarb & Strawberry
  • Mango & Passionfruit
  • Chocolate Donut
  • Coconut Donut
  • Tofee
  • Cherry Confiture
  • Caramel Donuts
  • Pistachio Donuts

  1. Authentic Brioche Buns

Focusing on extreme care and passion, we craft high-quality brioche buns in sumptuous flavours to elevate your burger binge. Each bun adheres to the authentic value of timeless tradition, premium quality, and exquisite flavour. Discover a range of traditional Brioche buns crafted fresh every morning:

  • Poppy Seed
  • Cream Cheese
  • Black Currant
  • Cinnamon, Cherry Confiture
  • Chocolate, Vanilla Custard
  • White Buns
  • Granary Buns
  • Poppy Seed Kaiser Roll

  1. Irresistible Pizza Buns

Delightfully soft and fluffy pizza buns in legendary flavours to satiate your craving for pizza – in mini portions. Made with our delicious brioche dough, explore house-made pizza buns in classic Italian flavours like margarita, pepperoni, and mushroom. Choose from our assortment of soft and savoury treats, including:

  • Margarita
  • Pepperoni
  • Mushroom

The Finest in Limerick

At Novak’s Bakery, our goal is to provide you time-honoured and heritage recipes handmade with fresh ingredients every day. We deliver freshly baked bread to our partners daily, ranging from wholemeal loaves to rye sourdough and more.

Satisfy your taste buds with our handmade pastries, cakes, donuts, brioche buns, and pizza buns. Enjoy a delightful breakfast or anytime treat with savoury sandwiches, binge-worthy burgers, delectable donuts, celebratory cakes, and much more.

We look forward to partnering with your business and elevating your brand to new levels of gastronomic excellence through our bakery Limerick offerings. Contact us today to learn more.

 

Perfect Donuts in Limerick: A Look at Novak’s Delicious Selection

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Craving a soft, fluffy donut? Look no further for handmade artistry with an unforgettable taste. Based in Limerick, Novak’s Bakery is the go-to destination for artisan bread, handmade pastries, and custom cakes. Taste authentic Irish desserts, including donuts in a wide range of flavours, made with premium ingredients, time-honoured recipes, and lots of love.

At our bakery, you’ll find gourmet donuts in exotic, fruity, and luscious flavours that give a full-on dessert experience. Each donut is made from scratch every day using locally sourced ingredients, traditional techniques, and mouthwatering fillings that redefine your love for desserts.

In this blog, we present the finest selection of artisan donuts at Novak’s Bakery:

  • Mix Berry Jam

Decadent & playful, sweet & tart, this donut is a bursting medley of juicy berries and jam in a fluffy and sugar-dusted dough that explodes in your mouth.

  • Custard

Let your creamy dreams come true with velvety custard donuts that invoke an edible nostalgia. With rich vanilla and a smooth texture, our custard donut is everything you need with a hot coffee pot.

  • Rhubarb & Strawberry

Striking the ideal balance between a sweet and tart taste, experience the tanginess of fresh rhubarb with a sweet dose of strawberries from our rhubarb & strawberry donuts. This fruity combination will bring the summer back in every bite.

  • Mango &Passionfruit

A tropical binge that elevates mundane moments, this bold & exotic donut brings on the sunshine in every bite. The zingy mango &passionfruit donut is a must-have for those who love everything exotic.

  • Chocolate

Rich, silky, decadent chocolate with a glossy texture for the true chocolate lover. This classic donut is pure indulgence, exactly what desserts are meant for.

  • Coconut

Bring the beach closer, one bite at a time, with our creamy coconut donuts. Enjoy the indulgent flavour of coconuts in a soft, fluffy donut that adds gastronomic joy to every moment.

  • Toffe

Just a golden dough that gives way to a gooey, buttery centre filled with sweet and salty toffe that can make your taste bud dance. Tastes best with coffee, and pretty much everything else.

  • Cherry Confiture

Elegant and exotic, our cherry confiture donuts taste like summer on a plate. Finished with a light glaze that does not compromise the fruity, elegant, and slightly tangy taste of this fan-favourite donut.

  • Caramel 

Taste the goodness of smooth and rich caramel made in-house by our artisan bakers for a heavenly dessert binge. Elevate every moment with the deep buttery taste of this evergreen dessert.

  • Pistachio

A sweet, nutty delight filled with velvety pistachio cream and sprinkled with nuts, our pistachio donuts make an excellent dessert even for the most discerning taste bud. Serves as an excellent choice for breakfast.

Your Trusted Artisan Bakery in Limerick

At Novak’s Bakery, we are not your average donut and breadmaker; we specialise in crafting artisan-quality baked items, which reaches our partners fresh every morning. From handmade sourdough bread & fluffy buns to creamy pastries and custom cakes, we can elevate the reputation of your business with fresh & quality products.

Contact us to be your reliable wholesale partners, a bakery Limerick businesses trust, passionate about our craft and proud to support the local community across Limerick.

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