Based in Cranborne an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty and established by Chris in 2014, Orchard Bay Bakery is an artisan bakery specializing in both traditional & sourdough bread and products.

We use age old methods to develop and produce a more nutritional and gut healthy loaf, all crafted by hand.

From our humble bakery we are on a mission to ‘raise the vibes’ with our daily baked artisanal sourdough breads.

We believe that good bread makes you feel good. It warms the heart, it creates memories for life. It creates positive vibes and we want that to be the standard for happy, healthy humans who love their daily bread.

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We are looking for a full time baker and a part time operative. Please dm us for more details #job #baker #bakery #realbread #artisan #dorset
It’s not all about bread…. My favourite shape from bitd in my favourite “Kelly” green #bakerskateboards #kellygreen #theotisbeasley #skateboarding
This Friday 31’st sees the return of pizza Fridays @orchard_bay_bakery @sixpennybrewery #sourdough #pizzas
Let’s make a sandwich!! 😋 our all white flour #sourdough
Our signature #country #rye #sourdough . All our loaves are packaged in #recyclable wrapping 🙌
That’s today’s #bagels half way through their 2 day process. Tucked up for the night in the retarder. #artisan #bakery #dorset
Ciabatta lookin gooood !! available in shops alll week. #artisan #bread #ciabatta #dorset
I’ve upped my pastry game by 100% #patisserie #lamination #artisan #bakery obviously there was 1 more fold involved 😉
Wonder why they taste soo good? #cruffins #dulcedeleche #hazlenut #artisan #lamination @sondercoffeewimborne @sondercoffeesalisbury
Coming soon a new range of #focaccia including this goats cheese and caramelised red onion 😋
Mini #brioche loaf 🙏🏽
We recently had our FSA inspection and are pleased to have kept our 5 ⭐️ rating 😁
Using @wildfarmed fantastically tasty rustic white in this delicious knot bun for @catchattheoldfishmarket !!
Hang in there!!! 😅
Today’s #cruffin looking goooood!! 😋😋 @sondercoffeewimborne @sondercoffeesalisbury
48 hours in the making, just flour, water and salt. Our country #sourdough
Pizza Fridays return this Friday the 19th January @orchard_bay_bakery . And to celebrate the return there may be a special offer on the cards #doyouwantfrieswiththat 😉
Come back Long fermentation white !! #abseiling 😆😆#dough #blob #artisan #realbread
The full selection of our #sourdough on sale at the fantastic brand new @chettle_village_store #shoplocal #dorset
Why we do it #realbread
We are looking for a qualified baker, dm if you have the skills and work well in a team!! #artisan #baker #sourdough
**NEWSFLASH** the @sixpennybrewery courtyard now has a fantastic cover for the winter so you can have your #beers and #pizzas in the dry, and there is plenty of space to!! #pizzas tonight from 5-7pm 👌🏽🎪 huge thanks to @titantents for this 😁
These long fermentation white tins are amazing !!! Crispy, soft, chewy amd alot better for you and your gut than supermarket stuff!! #artisan #Dorset #bakery
As a thanks to all our dedicated customers we are happy to announce the return of the winter loyalty card next Friday ( 20th October ’) @orchardbaybakery And as a special thanks you can gain double points on the launch night !!!
#sourdough #pizza #cranborne #dorset #bakery
Tuesday the 29th August …….progress #pastry #lamination #croissant
Amazing produce from @weyfish.dorset #seafood #weymouth #halibut #clams and a bangin sauce of clams,land cress, english spinach, runner beans, garlic and cream ……oh and crushed then roasted La Ratte potatoes😋
At last, we think we have the pastry nailed……… #croissant
Part time - full time, please dm if you’re interested in working at our rural bakery in #cranborne #baker #artisan #sourdough #job
Don’t for get this Friday is #pizza Friday @ the bakery, served from 5:15. Enjoy a lovely pint of @sixpennybrewery #beer while you eat !! #friday #cranborne #pizza
Out on the road today for a due change of scenery , and a chance to catch up on my favourite pod @chatabixpodcast even pulled up @the_pig_hotels with a fellow cranbornian @thebookandbucketcheesecompany 😁😉👌🏽
1st day proper teaching myself the #pastry system in the new #vinoiserie kitchen 🤓 coming to a store/restaurant near you 👉🏼
A second “wing” has been added to the menu this week……. -  a mild spice and super crispy skin 💣💥 😋
New on the sides menu this Friday are #nduja #arancini balls with spicey mayo 😋 #pizzafridays
The bakery pastry room is almost ready for production. It’s been a long time in the making but soon it’ll be churning out the #patisserie . #artisan #pastry #croissant #cinnamonrolls
We are back!! Tonight’s #special #pizza is dorset n’duja from @thereal_cure with feta, crispy fried onions and honey 😋see you from 5:30 😁
Can’t wait to try this newly tweaked white #sourdough loaf 😋
Gooooood Mornin!! #realbread #baguette #artisan
Back into it today after a few days holiday #sourdough #realbread #breadlife #dorset #artisan
**FOR SALE** our trusty 6 tray oven is for sale now. It’s seen a lot of action in the last 4 years but is in Excellent condition and working perfectly(bit like the owner ). Please share/tag about if you know anyone. I’ve had a lot of time wasters on this one. #bakery #oven #deckoven #tomchandley
It’s on again tonight!! #pizza #special #beer @orchard_bay_bakery @sixpennybrewery
Marvellous new stretch tent at HQ giving shade to staff and customers @sixpennybrewery  big thanks to @titantents for the great job 👌🏼😎⛺️