Albemarle Baking Company

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Our Breads

The breads at albemarle baking company are hearth-baked w/ patience & care from the finest ingredients. These loaves obtain their flavor from a long, slow fermentation. All of the breads marked w/ a are fat free. The remaining breads are low fat w/ the exception of brioche & challah.

Daily:‏

Baguette

The strong crust of this 12-ounce loaf conceals a golden thick crumb. It is the perfect beginning for a myriad of meals, or can be torn & eaten on its own.

Ciabatta

This light‏ & porous bread features a chewy interior enclosed in a slightly crunchy crust that is veiled in flour. Great for dipping in olive oil we suggest slicing at home.

Pain De Campagne

This traditional & popular loaf is leavened w/ a combination of fermentation & commercial yeast. This french country loaf is similar to a baguette.

Baton

A smaller (8 ounce) version of our traditional baguette.

Focaccia

An Italian flatbread baked w/ a choice of sweet or savory toppings. special order half & full sheets for the best sandwiches.

Monday

Chocolate Cherry Levain

Our newest‏ edition is a sourdough loaf w/ bittersweet chocolate & dried sour cherries.

Pumpkin Seed

This loaf looks a lot like the ciabatta, but is a mix of whole wheat, rye, & bread flours w/ toasted pumpkin seeds inside.

Wheat Levain

This country loaf is high & round w/ an airy crumb & a thick chewy crust. It is naturally leavened w/ a starter derived from barboursville vineyard grapes. The wheat levain is made w/ whole wheat flour.

Tuesday‏

Apple Cinnamon Cranberry

Made w/‏ a buttery dough & packed w/ fruit, this is lovely for breakfast & delicious toasted.

Oatmeal Crunch

A sourdough-based bread, made w/ bread, wheat & rye flours. Flax, sesame & sunflower seeds along w/ premium oats are baked in a sandwich loaf.

Pain De Mie

This long square loaf is the ultimate soft-crust sandwich bread. Milk & butter make it super-moist. Kids love it! We often make it in a smaller loaf, too.

Jewish Rye

An authentic‏ deli rye, complete w/ caraway seeds & a chewy crust.

Pain Au Levain

This country loaf is high & round w/ an airy crumb & a thick chewy crust. It is naturally leavened w/ a starter derived from barboursville vineyard grapes. It is available w/ or without walnuts.

Wednesday

Raisin Pecan

A variation on our pain au levain w/ an addition of toasted pecans & plump raisins. It is available in a loaf as well as baton.

Spelt

Spelt is an ancient grain, also known as farro. Spelt’s flavorful, nutty taste makes a unique loaf that’s great for people seeking an alternative to modern wheat flour. Spelt, along w/ quinoa is a complete protein. Ours is organically grown in michigan. Contains spelt gluten.

Pizza Bianca

A long, flat loaf made w/ olive oil, sea salt & thyme, this is perfect as a pizza crust!

Sourdough Rye

A classic european-style robust rye bread w/ a tangy flavor. We also make a version w/ cranberries & anise seed.

Whole Wheat Sandwich

A hearty bread made w/ whole wheat flour, cracked wheat, whole wheat berries, poppy seeds, & sunflower seeds. The addition of a small amount of honey, butter, & milk make this a soft crusted bread perfect for sandwiches or toast.

Thursday‏

Same as tuesday, but instead of the jewish rye, we have:

Yeasted Corn Bread

A popular bread made w/ coarse yellow corn meal, whole kernel corn, parmesan cheese, & chipotle peppers. Use it to make the best grilled cheese sandwiches ever!

Friday

Challah

This traditional braided egg bread is available every friday w/ or without poppy seeds. Call ahead to order these beautiful loaves for weddings or other special occasions.

Multi-Grain

This one & a half pound loaf is packed full of cracked wheat, cut oats, barley grits, buckwheat grits, wheat bran, corn grits, millet & flax seed.

Naan

We make our version of this indian flat bread w/ local goats’ milk yogurt, olive oil, & black onion seeds.

Olive & Thyme

This aromatic loaf is made w/ our cabernet sauvignon sourdough starter, kalamata olives & freshly chopped thyme. Beware, some loafs may contain pits!

Pear Buckwheat

This loaf contains pears macerated in red wine, walnuts, buckwheat flour & bread flour. It’s surprisingly versatile, making a great sandwich bread (especially for chicken salad! Yum! ) , Delicious toast w/ jam or honey, & the perfect match for a cheese & fruit plate.

Saturday‏

Apple Cider Bread

Made w/ diced local apples & cider, this loaf is not too sweet & is a surprisingly good sandwich bread.

Miche

This thick-crusted,‏ rustic sourdough loaf is sold as either a large round or in quarters.

Potato Rosemary

This light & porous bread is made from potatoes, extra virgin olive oil & fresh rosemary. The chewy interior is enclosed in a slightly crunchy crust that is veiled in flour.

Brioche

This rich egg & butter bread is glazed to produce a shiny crust that makes it as beautiful as it is tasty. Makes the best french toast!

Oatmeal Date

This loaf is made w/ diced dates, & their sweetness is balanced by the earthiness of the whole oats. The outside tends to be dark due to caramelization of sugar in the dates, adding to the overall flavor of the bread.

Wheat Levain

Cakes

All of our cakes are made from scratch on the premises. We use the highest quality ingredients. You can taste the difference!

All of our cakes are available in an eight-inch size that easily serves 8-10, as well as other sizes. Ask us about quarter, half & full sheet cakes.

Princess Cake

Our version of this traditional swedish dessert features vanilla sponge cake layered w/ bavarian cream & covered w/ a thin sheet of marzipan. Available in many different sizes, including sheets.

Chocolate Praline Crunch Cake

Glazed in‏ chocolate, this cake has a thick layer of dark chocolate (73% cocoa) mousse over a base of chocolate sponge cake & a crunchy layer of praline.

Carrot Cake

Our carrot cake is made as it should be, w/ real carrots & spices. A thick cream-cheese icing between & around finishes it. It’s not too sweet. It’s just really, really good. Nut free!

Chocolate Torte

Rich dark chocolate ganache (a mixture of chocolate & cream) stuffed between layers of chocolate cake. Covered w/ chocolate buttercream, it looks like a traditional birthday cake.

The Albemarle

Chocolate cake on the bottom, then three mousse layers—dark chocolate, white chocolate & milk chocolate. Covered w/ a milk chocolate glaze.

The Naranja

Our seasonal‏ cake for fall features chocolate brownie as the foundation for layers of orange bavarian cream, orange coulis, & grand marnier mousse, all wrapped in a light almond cake. Available only in 8”

Wedding Cakes

Taste. It is often the most overlooked detail when shopping for wedding cakes. Taste is why we eat cake in the first place, & it will be the thing your guests remember most about your wedding cake. At albemarle baking company, taste is what we are most passionate about, & it is why our cakes, while simple & elegant, taste so good.

We encourage you to think about your cake ideas ahead of your appointment time. The more ideas & suggestions you bring to the table, the more we can assist you in creating the perfect cake for your special day.

See Our Wedding Cake Portfolio.

Learn About the Types of Cakes We Offer.

Read Our Frequently Asked Questions Section.

See Our Specialty / Groom's Cake Portfolio.

Learn About Our Tasting Cake.

Get a Quote for Your Cake.

Pastry

Morning Pastry‏

We make a variety of lovely morning pastry. Listed below is what we usually have, but there are always special seasonal items, & things we just feel like making on a particular day.

Morning Pastry‏: Croissants

Plain

Chocolate

Apricot

Veggie, Egg (and Bacon)

Almond

Chocolate-Almond

Cheese

Morning Pastry‏: Muffins

Blueberry

Pumpkin Cream Cheese

Pumpkin

Bran-Raisin

Morning Pastry‏: Scones

Currant

Cranberry

Ginger

Lemon Poppy

Chocolate Chip

Morning Pastry‏: Plus

Sticky Buns

Harvest Basket

Crunchy, buttery, fruit, nuts

Fruit Focaccia

Fruit Danish

Cinnamon Buns

Kuchen

A delicious coffee cake

Quiche

Afternoon Snackery

Come on over for an afternoon pick-me-up, a little treat for a special someone (even if it’s you), or some yummy-ness to take back to work.

Afternoon Snackery: Cookies

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip

Black Cadillac

Chocolate w/‏ chocolate chunks

Almond Shortbread

Ginger Molasses

Oatmeal Raisin

Raspberry Shortbread

Snickerdoodle

The Zero

Fat-free/dairy free oatmeal raisin

Afternoon Snackery: Also

Veggie Ciabatta

Roasted Garlic/Cheese Focaccia

Granola

Rosemary/Sea Salt Focaccia

Quiche

Fine Pastry‏

We offer an elegant selection of single-serving fine pastry. A few extra-special items not listed here are usually in the case as well. We use fresh, seasonal ingredients. Come taste how good those are!

Fine Pastry‏: Tarts

Pear

Lemon

Alexander

Key Lime

Chocolate Ganache

Seasonal

Fine Pastry‏: Miniature Cakes

Chocolate Praline Crunch Cake Dome

Seasonal Cheesecake

Opera Torte

Mini Versions of the Seasonal Cakes

Fine Pastry‏: Chocolate Eclair

Cream Puff

Macaroon

Dipped in a little bit o’chocolate

Magic Bar

Graham cracker‏ crust, chocolate, coconut, nuts

Napoleon

Brownie

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