Craving that crackly crust and tangy chew that only a stellar sourdough can deliver? Welcome to your ultimate sourdough bakery in Singapore cheat-sheet — our guide on where to buy different types of sourdough.
From neighbourhood gems and artisan powerhouses, we’ve rounded up the lot that treat sourdough like a cult classic: long-ferments, lovingly fed starters, and ovens that spit glorious blistered sourdough bread.
Bring a tote, an appetite, and a healthy respect for crumbs.
Marymount Bakehouse
Photo: Marymount Bakery
Marymount Bakehouse is a sourdough bakery in Singapore with a modest storefront and a serious starter game — the starter is fed every night before the bakers go to bed, and the mother dough itself is maintained every eight hours to keep it active.
Dough here is mixed by hand to allow for flexibility, and goes through rounds of folding to build structure and depth in flavour. A standout here is the “Not a Croissant” sourdough, made by grating frozen butter and folding it quickly into the dough for a light, flaky structure. This gives a crisp buttery crust, with the chew and structure of a sourdough loaf.
Prices range from $14 to $20 per loaf, with flavours like a classic Pain de Campagne, Oolong Chocolate Chip, and Maple Country Nuts on the menu.
421 Race Course Road
Buy Marymount Bakehouse’s sourdough here.
Woodlands Sourdough
Photo: Woodlands Sourdough
Located along Upper Thomson Road, Woodlands Sourdough is a neighbourhood cult favourite bakery in Singapore with rustic vibes. Husband and wife team Nurhasanah Johari and Chalith Kariyawasam picked up tips on how to make sourdough from Chad Robinson of Tartin Bakery in San Francisco, and what started as occasional appearances at farmers’ markets has now become a physical brick-and-mortar store.
If you’re dining in, sample their different types of sourdough chocolate croissants, bagels, and even doughnuts — piped with luscious chocolate or vanilla custard. Or pick up one or two of your favourite sourdough loaves to enjoy as breakfast toasts.
The Longhaus, 01-031, 83 Upper Thomson Road
In-store collection only; first-come, first-served.
Baker & Cook
Photo: Baker & Cook
Founded by New Zealand-born baker Dean Brettschneider, Baker & Cook is one of Singapore’s pioneering sourdough bakeries, specialising in artisanal sourdough loaves. Each loaf is made from a 37-year-old starter, affectionately nicknamed “Little Johnny”, and there are different types of whole wheat, rye, and wheat sourdough loaves to choose from.
