Updated 22/3/23 with the opening date
Earlier this year, the end finally came for Flor. It had previously been a restaurant, then carried on the bakery in Bermondsey before they called time on that too. While Flor was running, their head baker Helen Evans picked up a stellar reputation and now she's getting ready to open her own bakery.
Called Eric's Bakery Helen is aiming for a small neighbourhood affair and, like Flor before it, it will concentrate on championing UK-grown wheat, particularly that from low to no-input and organic farming systems and even some from a neighbouring Essex farm.
For the bread, she says to expect sourdough-based porridge bread rolled in flaked grains and seeded rolls, 100% rye tins and fruit loaves alongside topped focaccia, doughnuts, croissants, pains au chocolate and morning buns. They'll also have cheese from Neal's Yard, butter from Ampersand Dairy and more besides.
We'll have lots more info closer to the opening date.
More about Eric's Bakery
Where is it? 20 Upland Rd, London SE22 9EF
When does it open? 8 April 2023. Open Friday and Saturday.
Find out more: On their website or follow them on Instagram @ericslondon
Photo: Anton Rodriguez
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