FIELD BAKERY + MILL

Whether you call the South West home or you’re just passing through on a well-earned break, one thing’s guaranteed – you’re seriously spoiled when it comes to bakeries. From @gorse_cornwall 's perfectly crusty sourdough and @pipitbakery ’s next-level patisserie to @hilda.bakery – Bristol’s bakery on wheels – these spots are the kind of places where having your cake and eating it isn’t just allowed… it’s mandatory. See the full list at the link in bio.

We’re proud to use flour grown at @gothelneyfarmer and milled by @fieldbakery . You’ll find it in lots of our baking especially our cookies & shortbread. They champion heritage grains and regenerative farming practices. Next week, pick up a copy of ‘Baking a Better Tomorrow’ when you pop in, to learn more about regenerative farming practices and trying to move away from commodity grain. @uk_grain_lab @realbreadcampaign @betterfoodtraders

There’s no business like dough… Four independent bakers with one thing in common – a rapidly growing customer base and relentless passion for doing things right. Sara Assad-Mannings of @thebunheadbakery , Rosy Benson of @fieldbakery , a mysterious ‘edibles’ baker, and George Fuest of @populations.bakery tell Observer Food their stories of how they got into the wonderful world of dough. Read the full interviews at our link in bio now. Photography credits: Image 1 and 4: @philfisk Image 2: Karen Robinson Image 3: @pal_hansen

Somerset bakeries raising the bar 🥐☕️ A post you'll want to save for your next trip to Somerset! #exploreuk #southwest #somerset

FIELD BAKERY One from a few weeks ago but still utterly obsessed! After tasting the bacon from @gothelneybutcher in Frome, I decided I MUST visit @fieldbakery . Lovely little pork pies were had. Small and unassuming location but so much flavour in everything. Rosy was the sweetest and the almond croissant was the best I’ve ever had. Most definitely coming back here to try their other offerings. Check out their insta page @fieldbakery for opening dates and preorder if possible! 📍Gothelney Farm, Bridgwater #somersetfood #somerset #southwestfood #southwest #gothelneyfarmer #gothelneyfarm #sourdough #stonemilled #almondcroissant #southwestgrainnetwork #bridgwater #bridgwaterfood #gothelney

We've scoured the country to find the 50 best bakeries across Britain, head to the link in bio to see the full list.

A wonderful time was had @fieldbakery - thank you!! Cant wait to visit @gothelneyfarmer again asap. #minaturebooktour

It’s a non-commodity grain revolution! Join the conversation at BATCH: Stroud on 18 March. Advance booking essential. Full details here >> /events/feb25-batch-stroud-networking Rosy Benson @FieldBakery , Fred Price @GothelneyFarmer , and @HeloiseTrott of @SWGrainNetwork / @WestMidlandsGrainNetwork will be leading the Bread Locally discussion. The topic attendees will be invited to consider is: Changing the rules of our food system through an alternative grain system. Questions will include: > Why do we need to change? > Why regenerative farming? > How did true South West grain begin? > How can we introduce different grains and flours into our bakeries with and without a mill? BATCH: Stroud is a one-day networking and fundraising event, run by @TheLongTableStroud , @HobbsHouseBakery and the @RealBreadCampaign We invite you to join farmers, millers, bakers and other flour-lovin’ folk for a day of chewing over the present state - and future - of better-bred bread. The day’s other main theme is Bread for Good: inspiring social enterprises and community projects. #bread #RealBread #RealBreadCampaign #bakery #flour #milling #localfood #socialenterprise #stroud #wheat #farming #regn #regenerative #Gloucestershire #Cotswolds #heritagewheat #baker #flour

Farm > fingers (because surely you’re not eating @fieldbakery delights with a fork?) A couple of slow mornings with @rosybenson ~ milling, mixing, shaping, baking @fieldbakery (& A whole new appreciation of what happens here).

4 years in of Field Bakery and Mill and we finally have some quality pictures of the bakery on a crisp autumnal Saturday morning down at the farm. Thanks to the multi talented Farmer/Doula/Photographer Phyll for spending two days in the bakery last week following the grain, from the farmer, through flour, fermentation, to bake and out to the locals.

Meet our Members - Field Bakery 🌾🥖 💚 Founded by Rosy Benson in 2020, Field Bakery is based at @gothelneyfarm in Somerset, where she collaborates with farmer Fred Price to bring you artisanal delights rooted in sustainability. 🌿 💚 A seasoned baker of many years, Rosy gained experience in Bristol & London (including at @e5bakehouse ), before she began offering workshops to share her sourdough mastery and champion locally grown grains. 🌾 💚 Today, Field Bakery has blossomed and alongside the workshops (which include a field visit with Fred), there’s a Bread Club, farm events, and a new mill where Rosy produces wholesale stone-milled wholegrain flour for select bakeries and restaurants in London. 🫓 💚 As part of the UK Grain Lab (@uk_grain_lab ) and South West Grain Network (@swgrainnetwork ) approach to reimagine the grain chain and embed diversity in the farm, Fred and Rosy are working together exploring and multiplying varieties of grain that express unique flavour, nutrition and distinctive traits suited to low input farming. Building new and supporting existing population wheats, intercropping and under-sowing wherever possible. 💚 Visit in person on Saturday mornings for fresh bread, pastries and flour, or sign up to one of their walks or workshops via their website.  📸 @fieldbakery #FieldBakery #SustainableBaking #LocalGrains #ArtisanBread #SourdoughBread #UKGrainLab #UKGrains #realbreadweek #sourdoughworkshops #somerset #somersetfarming #somersetlife #goodfood #bakeryuk