A Highlands bakery has been named the “best artisan bakery” in Scotland.
All across Scotland, there are countless bakers serving up all kinds of homemade treats. From staples such as sourdough and croissants to local favourites like butteries and clootie dumplings, there is something for everyone no matter where you are in the country.
The Times recently published a list of “five of the best artisan bakeries in Scotland”. Coming in at number one is the Bad Girl Bakery in Inverness.
Situated in the city’s Victorian Market, the Bad Girl Bakery is run by Jeni Lannetta. Its speciality is cakes, which are home-baked and made with natural colours and flavours.
The Bad Girl Bakery also operates a cooking school and YouTube channel, where Lannetta shares recipes and tips. She has also published a cookbook that features a variety of cakes, bakes, and biscuits.
The Times wrote: “This is the star attraction at the food and drink hall in the new Victorian Market in Inverness. Jeni Iannetta is the bad girl plying us with irresistible carbs and sugars, while not busy running baking classes and crafting tempting treats for the recipe of the week in Alba.”
The bakery’s café has also earned rave reviews from visitors. It currently has an average rating of 4.5 out of five on Google.
One recent customer shared: “Stopped off on the way to Ullapool and got some treats to have. Lovely baking and really tasty.”
A second wrote: “Had a delicious breakfast here on the way through. Nice service, great sandwiches with generous fillings.”
Meanwhile, a third posted: “The Bad Girl Bakery is quite famous in the Highlands because they have produced an excellent book with many good recipes. We were later after lunch and there was still good options cake wise.
“It was nice to sit and relax as it was not too busy. We enjoyed our time here.”
Another artisan bakery singled out by The Times is Lannan Bakery in Edinburgh. Located on Hamilton Place, Lannan Bakery is known locally for its sizeable queues as residents and tourists alike rush each morning to get their hands on a treat.
The bakery specialises in pastries and a wide range of tarts, with The Times praising its “laminated pastries and creative croissants”. Recent highlights include Amalfi lemon tart, peach flan, and chocolate and cocoa husk mousse.
The full list of the top artisan bakeries in Scotland can be found on The Times. Meanwhile, more information about the Bad Girl Bakery can be found on its website.
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