Artisan Bakery · Crathie, Ballater
The Highlanders Bakehouse Menu & Prices
Here is what you can typically expect on the counter at The Highlanders Bakehouse: 36 items across 6 sections, from sourdough & loaves to breakfast.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by The Highlanders Bakehouse. Always ask staff about allergens.
Sourdough & Loaves
- Porridge sourdoughVVG £5.65 Sourdough enriched with cooked oats for a custardy, moist crumb that keeps well.
- Wholemeal sourdoughPopularVVG £5.10 Stoneground wholemeal sourdough with a hearty, nutty flavour and dense crumb.
- Spelt sourdoughVVG £6.75 Ancient-grain spelt loaf with a gentle tang and slightly sweet, earthy notes.
- Heritage grain tinVVG £7.00 Tin loaf made with British heritage wheat, milled locally for rich flavour.
- Olive and rosemary sourdoughVVG £6.60 Kalamata olives and fresh rosemary folded through a crisp-crusted white sourdough.
- Seeded sourdoughPopularVVG £5.40 Naturally leavened loaf packed with toasted sunflower, pumpkin, linseed and sesame.
Viennoiserie
- Cinnamon bunV £3.95 Swirled enriched dough with cinnamon butter and a sticky, glossy glaze.
- Almond croissantVN £3.25 Twice-baked croissant filled with frangipane and topped with flaked almonds.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.95 Buttery croissant dough rolled around two batons of dark chocolate.
- Seasonal fruit danishV £3.80 Flaky laminated pastry with vanilla custard and whatever fruit is in season.
- All-butter croissantPopularV £3.75 Laminated by hand with cultured butter for crisp layers and a honeycomb centre.
- Morning bunV £3.05 Croissant dough rolled with orange zest and cinnamon sugar, baked in a muffin tin.
- Cardamom bunPopularV £4.00 Knotted brioche-style bun laced with freshly ground cardamom and pearl sugar.
- Pain aux raisinsV £3.90 Spiral of croissant dough, crème pâtissière and rum-soaked raisins.
Seasonal Bakes
- Stollen bitesVN £3.90 Small marzipan-filled fruit breads rolled in butter and icing sugar for Christmas.
- Strawberry and elderflower tartV £4.80 Summer strawberries over elderflower cream in a sweet shortcrust case.
- Plum and frangipane sliceVN £4.20 Halved plums baked into almond frangipane on a buttery pastry base.
- Blackberry and apple crumble barV £4.55 Bramley apple and foraged-style blackberries beneath a crunchy oat crumble.
- Hot cross bunPopularV £1.95 Spiced fruit bun with candied peel and a piped cross, available around Easter.
Cakes & Sweet Things
- Fruit and nut granola barVN £3.40 Toasted oats, honey, dried fruit and nuts pressed into a chewy bar.
- BrownieV £3.05 Fudgy dark chocolate brownie with a papery crust and gooey middle.
- Banana breadVN £3.50 Thick slice of dark, moist banana bread with walnuts and a crackly top.
- Lemon and polenta cakeVGFN £3.85 Gluten-free slice of zesty lemon and almond polenta cake with syrup.
- Brown butter financierPopularVN £2.60 Small almond cake made with nutty browned butter and a crisp golden edge.
Savoury
- Leek and Cheddar tartPopularV £4.50 Slow-cooked leeks and mature Cheddar set in a buttery shortcrust case.
- Cheese sconeV £2.65 Crumbly Cheddar scone with a hint of mustard and cayenne, best with butter.
- Focaccia sandwichN £6.95 Focaccia filled with mortadella, burrata and pistachio pesto.
- Sausage roll with fennelPopular £4.30 Free-range pork with fennel seed and black pepper in rough-puff pastry.
- Cheese and Marmite swirlV £3.55 Savoury bun swirled with Marmite and mature Cheddar, baked until bubbling.
- Roast vegetable and hummus sandwichVVG £7.45 Roasted peppers, courgette and hummus with rocket on seeded sourdough.
Breakfast
- Sausage and egg muffin £5.45 Pork sausage patty, fried egg and cheese in a toasted English muffin.
- Porridge with toppingsV £4.55 Creamy oat porridge with honey, berries or banana and seeds.
- Toast and jamV £4.20 Two thick slices of house bread with butter and preserves.
- Full English breakfastPopular £10.50 Bacon, sausage, egg, beans, mushrooms, tomato and toast from our own bakery.
- Vegan breakfastVVGDF £11.50 Plant sausages, beans, mushrooms, avocado and hash browns with toast.
- Smashed avocado on sourdoughV £9.80 Crushed avocado, chilli flakes and lime on toasted sourdough with a poached egg.
Ordering tips for The Highlanders Bakehouse
- Arrive early for the widest choice – bread and the most popular bakes often sell out by lunchtime.
- Allergen information must be available on request under UK law – ask before you buy if you have an allergy.
- It opens on Sundays (10am – 2pm), which makes it handy for weekend treats.
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