I recently posted this on Facebook and thought I would share it here…
To those of you on a Gluten-Free diet, you MUST, I repeat MUST try the “onion potato bread” and “flax potato bread” made by the “6th Ave Bread & Deli“.
Although this is not an exclusivley Gluten-Free shop, the pans are all sterilized each evening and the bread is cooked first thing in the morning; the staff will caution you if it is your first purchase, to ensure you understand the potential for contamination. All that being said, I have had no problems with this bread and once I realized that, I’ve been eating it like candy.
The loaf looks like a large french bread, the texture is soft and light and chewy, and here’s the kicker, although it tastes delicious toasted it is equally as good without toasting. And if you eat Gluten-Free bread, you know what a feat that is. Oh yes, and did I mention the large and delicious gluten-free loaf of bread costs only $3.99.
This small shop is on 6th ave in New Wesminster, next to the Galloway’s and across from the parkade for Royal Centre (702c 6th Ave, New Westminster).
I’ll try and remember to take a picture to attach here, but no promises.
Seriously, I thought I died and went to heaven when I tried this bread…I’ve already made two trips to New West, infant in tow, for the sole purpose of buying this bread (it freezes well so I buy a lot when I go!).
Finally, last time I was in, they told me they were now making hamburger buns on saturday morning, but they are first come, first serve, so if you live out that way it may be worth a morning trip!
Let me know if you try this bread…and how much you love it!!
HAPPY EATING
Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 9:35 am
Without a doubt the best GF bread on the planet. My wife and I did NOT believe it was GF. It toasts pefect, it has the same texture as wheat based bread, it has flavour… it probably has zero nutritional value – and who cares! They recommend you call the day before so you can make to order. Buy a few loaves and freeze them.
Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 9:49 am
[...] have also been enjoying the smorgasboard of jam my Mom and I made this summer, atop gluten-free potato flax bread and peanut butter. We made strawberry, tayberry, raspberry, blueberry and blackberry freezer jam [...]
Monday, October 19, 2009 at 10:00 am
Hi, my Naturopathic doctor referred me to this same bakery recently when I was diagnosed with gluten intolerance. The potato flax bread IS truly a breathtaking discovery among all those other (gag) regular gf type breads available on the market. I’m wondering if I can find a similar recipe to make it myself so I don’t have to travel in and buy bulk loads..however I doubt I can make it myself for as little as 3.99 per loaf! Great bread, great deal.