Geelong or 'Jillong' (Aboriginal for Ocean) was declared a town in 1838. Since then, we've made a name for ourselves with our football team - the Mighty Cats, being the birthplace of Barry Crocker what a shocker, marketing ourselves as the 'City by the Bay' and of course the lovely loaves from La Madre Bakery...
Time is precious, so at La Madre we like to slow things down a bit. We use traditional baking techniques – including a gradual fermentation – and scour the land for the finest ingredients. Each loaf is individually crafted in the bakers’ hands, plus we say no to preservatives, improvers and additives. La Madre is also passionately committed to sustainable baking and business practices. Check out our range of products, learn more about our philosophy, or find out where to get your La Madre fix.
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Shallot & Garlic Sourdough
Mmm, Shallots + Garlic - what a moreish combination. Dunked into warming soups or used to mop up your favourite braise, this fabulous sourdough loaf has a wonderful aroma. It is so comforting at the end of a long cold day, you'll want to give it a great big hug.