Greatest Bakeries Barcelona (the main focus on this publish is on loaves, often pan de payès however any iteration of a giant spherical household loaf that can final 5 days.) Favourites sport a (∗) on the finish.
In relation to bread in Barcelona, the tendency is to deal with what goes on the bread fairly than the bread itself. It’s troublesome to argue with that, as soon as a slice is rubbed up with garlic and tomato, drizzled with olive oil and draped with hand-cut items of jamon – the bread is an afterthought. There are barras loads (the native equal to a baguette) the problem comes when on the lookout for a sourdough or a rye – any different to a loaf of bleached white flour leavened with yeast. Barcelona does have good bakeries although, from small artisanal to chains that preserve high quality. Some like Origo and Coush Armó go additional than an extended pure fermentation to the traditional grains that they supply and it’s evident within the wealthy flavour of their breads. Baluard could also be on the cusp of turning into a bonafide chain and Turris is a sequence however we depend on each when out of vary for our favourites. An excellent pan de payès can face up to a couple of days in a paper bag, reanimated with a fast stint within the toaster prepared for a slather of butter or a drizzle of olive oil.
Baluard / Cloud Road / Coush Armó∗ / Forn Mistral / Mayer / Origo∗ / Pa de Kilo∗ / Turris
Baluard
www.baluardbarceloneta.com
C. de Pau Claris, 188 08037 • C. del Baluard, 38 08003 • C. del Baluard, 38 08003 • C. de Provença, 279, 08037 • C. de Muntaner, 363, 08021 • C. de Marià Aguiló, 51, 08005 • C. de València, 246, 08007 • C. de Casanova, 178, 08036
Anna Bellsolà, the fourth era in a household of bakers has taken Baluard from its unique location in Barceloneta to all of the addresses listed above. It has expanded exponentially with out shedding its character and flavour. It’s within the meals corridor of El Corte Ingles and as a part of the foyer of the Paktik Resort. Their pan de payès are fermented for 12 to 18 hours. Baked within the wood-fired oven. This together with it’s use of stone-ground wheat flour and Atlantic sea salt makes for a reliably good loaf. They’ve diversified right into a world of sandwiches, muffins and patisserie, significantly in locations like Praktik Resort.
The window at Boulangerie Mayer
Boulangerie Mayer
www.boulangeriemayer.com
C. del Diluvi, 11, 08012 • Travessera de les Corts, 303, 08029 • C. Main de Sarrià, 43, 08017 • C. Nou de la Rambla, 122, 08004 • C. d’Andrea Dòria, 18, 08003 • Rambla del Poblenou, 36, 08005
This bakery opened within the Spring of 2019 and we reviewed it right here. The grasp baker is Israeli however got here to Barcelona from Singapore the place he had 6 bakeries. The model of the Bakery is French with a flaky almond-filled galette des roix showing yearly in distinction to the bread-like Catalan model with candied fruit. At the moment, there are actually 6 bakeries in Barcelona, bread making being a quantity sport.
A few loaves hanging out on the shelf at Cloudstreet Bakery
Cloud Road Bakery
cloudstreet.es
C. del Rosselló, 112, 08036 • Carrer de Fluvià, 113, 08019 • Plaça del Mercadal, 36, 08030
A really micro bakery opened up by Tonatiuh Cortés. The primary one opened up on Carrer de Fluvià in a bakery that initially opened in 1926. The bakery had a wood-fired oven that Cortés continued to make use of. On our unique go to in 2014, the white tiles of the kitchen had been coated in ratios and equations referring to the distinctive chemistry of bread making.
Panettone is the fervour challenge of this micro-bakery having gained the Greatest Panettone of Barcelona award in 2019 and a unprecedented eighth place on the Coppa del Mondo Del Panettone in Lugano in 2021.
The hours of Cloudstreet are brief closing at 2/3 pm on Saturday and closed on Sunday.
Coush Armo in Gracia
Coush Armó (∗)
linktr.ee/coush.armo
Plaça Mañé i Flaquer, 7, 08006 • C. de Sant Marc, 19, 08012 • C. de Palafox, 19, 08031 • C. de Bailén, 134, 08009
Coush Armó entered Barcelona’s consciousness due to a particular bake, an additional sexy croissant that changed butter with lard. Leading to an additional brown and shattering croissant. The bakery was opened in 2022 by Argentine baker Francisco Seubert who’s the founding father of Atelier Fuerza again in Argentina. The loaf right here is additional tangy with a grayish additional moist inside crumb. Price in search of this one out.
Ensaimadas at Forn Mistral
Forn Mistral
fornmistral.com
C. de Torres i Amat, 7, 08001 • C. d’Astúries, 35, 08012
Flanking reverse sides of Barcelona is Forn Mistral. Each outlets usually sport a straggly line of Catalan trustworthy who little question all have their favorite loaf. There are some darkish and dense loaves right here contrasted by a military of mini chocolate croissants, dry and flaky for the youngsters after college merienda. They’re most well-known for his or her ensaimadas which generally are displayed within the window, some are massive pizza-sized, good for a celebration. The payès right here is sweet in a pinch however we choose different bakeries on this listing for longevity. (We reviewed Forn Mistral in 2019 right here.)
Françoise on sourdough responsibility at Origo Bakery in Gràcia
Origo (∗)
www.origobakery.com
C/ de Milà i Fontanals, 9, 08012
This bakery is up there within the high three. A former Google worker, the places of work of which had been positioned subsequent to the well-known Tartine bakery. Francoise opened Origo Bakery in 2018 (our evaluate right here). At Origo, they supply historical, slow-grown grains which might be milled historically. This contributes to flavour and vitamin, there isn’t any work round good main components significantly in one thing as fundamental as bread. In contrast to a whole lot of the bakeries reviewed right here, Origo didn’t broaden. It has been making constantly distinctive sourdough out of its small Gracia obrador since then. Despite the fact that this one shouldn’t be our native, we frequently detour to purchase from right here.
Pa de Kilo in El Raval
Pa de Kilo (∗)
padekilo.com
C. del Physician Dou, 12, 08001
Solely one in all these bakeries, within the Raval on the location of one other bakery, this one Scandinavian referred to as Reykjavik. It was superb. Pa de Kilo – additionally superb – within the high 3 class. They slice their sourdough additional thick, round 2 cm. Beware, they’re open Tuesday to Saturday to Pa de Kilo bread within the family requires planning. They make a small choice of cookies and brownies each must be snapped up each time they’re out there.
Turris
turris.es
Over 25 outlets in Barcelona – google them!
Turris is a big chain, as massive because the bakeries we might by no means set foot in however they make a ok sourdough that’s useful in a pinch. This alongside their 25 shops in Barcelona means you by no means need to make your manner via a grocery store loaf. A buddy advised us that the bread is made in Hungary and shipped over right here frozen to be baked, maybe, however they’ve managed flavour and crumb of their payès. Bread is a minor affair right here, there are salads, catering and seasonal items and often a fairly brusque service.
One in every of our favorite sourdough loaves in Barcelona will be discovered at Berbena however they solely serve it within the restaurant and as locals know – it’s troublesome to get a desk right here. We recommend you deliver a big bag while you do eat right here and smuggle some out.
