A home-based microbakery in Glasgow has triumphed over stiff competition to win the title of Scotland's Best Croissant.
Run from a small home kitchen, Maple Leaf Bakery has built a loyal following with its wide selection of baked goods, including its award-winning croissants.
The bakery focuses on quality over quantity, crafting small batches with a dedication to traditional techniques and quality ingredients.
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This included entrants from across Scotland such as Jeju Baked Goods, Kaf Coffee, Dune Bakery, The Palmerston, Freedom Bakery, The Sheraton, Outlier, and Wild Hearth who were all tasked with presenting six plain croissants for judging.
Upon news of her win, Maple Leaf Bakery owner Rebecca Slade said: “It means so much to me to win this competition, particularly as a small home-based bakery.
"There is so much talent and dedication to the craft among the amazing artisan bakeries we have in Scotland, which is why I’m honoured to be recognised by these incredibly skilled judges.
"I am also indebted to Edinburgh Butter Company, whose pastry butter I’ve used since the very beginning.
"For me, baking has always been a labour of love, and I’m grateful to have the opportunity to share that with others.”
Kayleigh Turner said: “All of the entries were remarkable, and each bakery should take pride in their achievements. However, Maple Leaf’s croissant truly stood out as a clear favourite, receiving high scores across the board.”
The competition was supported by further sponsors including The Balmoral Hotel, Rackmaster Baking & Catering Equipment, Mark Murphy, and Blackthorn Salt.
Chloe Black of the Edinburgh Butter Company said: “We were thrilled to award Rebecca with a restaurant voucher for top Edinburgh restaurant Tipo alongside a specially commissioned trophy created by O&Co Blacksmiths.
"We wanted to create a special trophy for the winner to proudly display in their bakery and we are really pleased with what Olly fabricated for us.”
For more information about the competition and the Edinburgh Butter Company, visit scotlandsbestcroissant.co.uk.
Find the Maple Leaf Bakery on social media @mapleleaf.bakery.
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