Hylsten Bakery

Hylsten Bakery Sourdough bakery and school. Only stoneground organic flours. Baking for our community and working towards a more resilient local food system.

PIZZA CLASSES INCOMINGWe have been blessed with Will’s presence at the bakery for almost a year now. Before starting at ...
17/07/2026

PIZZA CLASSES INCOMING

We have been blessed with Will’s presence at the bakery for almost a year now. Before starting at Hylsten, Will worked at some of the most prestigious bakeries and pizza joints in the country — John Castley the FIREBIRD kitchen. He is now running the ship at Hylsten as one of our Head Bakers (alongside the glorious Em).

From August 7th, Will is going to be using his pizza wizardry to teach a monthly evening pizza class at the bakery.

Fridays
5:30pm – 9:30pm
£60

Delving into how to create some seriously silky dough, the science of fermentation, the most delicious, quick and easy tomato sauce, and the finer details of cheese application.

You’ll be shaping and baking as many pizzas as you can get your hands on, alongside a plentiful supply of Exeter Brewery organic beer / delicious non-alcoholic alternatives.

Head to our website for the full list of dates and booking information.
www.hylstenbakery.co.uk

New labels! They’ve been on the shelves for a while but we finally managed to snap a photo in the sunBig thank you to .l...
19/05/2026

New labels! They’ve been on the shelves for a while but we finally managed to snap a photo in the sun

Big thank you to .labels for so patiently working on these with us.

A lot of thought goes into our packaging. We could wrap our bread in plastic like most other loaves on the shelves but we have always chosen to use these brown paper bags with a window. Sadly like most (slightly more) sustainable alternatives these bags cost more than their plastic counterparts.

Every decision we make at Hylsten is rooted in prioritising the planet and your health over our profit. The financial gymnastics involved in this are becoming increasingly tricky to navigate. From electric vans to only using organic ingredients - we could start to pull back on some of these choices to reduce costs but those choices ultimately reflect a world that we don’t want to be a part of and we want to fight for something better.

Bread Classes at HylstenNew dates just added:30th May13th June11th July1st AugustBread class days are some of our favour...
31/03/2026

Bread Classes at Hylsten

New dates just added:

30th May
13th June
11th July
1st August

Bread class days are some of our favourites. Each class is an opportunity to welcome a different group of people. Varying levels of experience, different backgrounds, different ways of seeing the world. Always fertile ground for thought provoking discussions as we delve into the intricacies of bread making and important conversations about local and global food and farming systems.

If you’d like to join us visit www.hylstenbakery.co.uk/classes (link in bio) to secure your place.

Thank you to for this beautiful photo of… dare I say it our smiliest baker ever we love you!

Our very talented  created this beautiful lino cut print after spending the past five months with us—mixing, shaping, an...
14/03/2026

Our very talented created this beautiful lino cut print after spending the past five months with us—mixing, shaping, and baking as an essential part of our wonderful team of bakers.

Her work captures the quiet magic that emerges from working together in a bakery.

The work itself is repetitive. Each day we follow the same processes and rhythms—three or four bakers moving seamlessly together to produce anywhere from 300 to 900 loaves of bread.

But rather than becoming monotonous, the repetition allows for a deeper flow and connection to take place. Over time a natural synchronicity begins to form. Words become fewer and time passes with ease. We’re grateful to have shared this space with Lex and wish her all the best for her next adventure 💕

What a privilege to be included in this publication produced by   and  in celebration of Real Bread Week. This is the an...
01/03/2026

What a privilege to be included in this publication produced by and in celebration of Real Bread Week.

This is the annual celebration by the Real Bread Campaign to highlight the importance of Real Bread - bread made without chemical agents, processing aids or any other additives.

For us at Hylsten, real bread means a loaf that is produced acknowledging the whole system - from the soil to the plate. It is about building relationships with everyone in the chain - it is about care and reverence for every one of those links - ultimately producing a loaf that is truly nourishing and one that at each step of its production has brought more joy and regeneration into the world than mass produced alternatives.

Link in our bio to read the full publication.

And a big shout out to these cuties doing their best posing and of course being the hands and hearts behind all our bread - Jamie, Benji and Gary 🫶🏼

We’re Hiring — Head Baker(Please check out the video in previous post for full Hylsten flavour)This is a unique, hands-o...
12/02/2026

We’re Hiring — Head Baker

(Please check out the video in previous post for full Hylsten flavour)

This is a unique, hands-on leadership role in which you will have the opportunity to lead a team in producing a serious amount of sourdough bread made with some of the most beautiful and exciting flour in the country.
We’re looking for someone who:

- Cares deeply about local and global food systems, sustainability, and craftsmanship.
- Is eager to leave their own thoughtful mark on Hylsten’s next chapter.
- Leads with compassion, collaboration, and sensitivity.
- Has experience managing a small team in a bakery or similar setting.
- Is confident and skilled in making sourdough bread using stoneground UK flour.

If you’re ready to bring your skill, creativity, and care to a small, values-driven bakery, we’d love to hear from you.

We aim to be an inclusive employer and organisation. Studies have found that women and candidates from minoritised communities do not apply to roles unless they meet 100% of the criteria. We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all the criteria in the person specifications.

To apply: please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected]. A detailed job description will be shared upon application.

12/02/2026

We’re Hiring — Head Baker

This is a unique, hands-on leadership role in which you will have the opportunity to lead a team in producing a serious amount of sourdough bread made with some of the most beautiful and exciting flour in the country.

We’re looking for someone who:

- Cares deeply about local and global food systems, sustainability, and craftsmanship.
- Is eager to leave their own thoughtful mark on Hylsten’s next chapter.
- Leads with compassion, collaboration, and sensitivity.
- Has experience managing a small team in a bakery or similar setting.
- Is confident and skilled in making sourdough bread using stoneground UK flour.

If you’re ready to bring your skill, creativity, and care to a small, values-driven bakery, we’d love to hear from you.

We aim to be an inclusive employer and organisation. Studies have found that women and candidates from minoritised communities do not apply to roles unless they meet 100% of the criteria. We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all the criteria in the person specifications.

To apply: please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected]. A detailed job description will be shared upon application.

12/02/2026

We’re Hiring — Head Baker

This is a unique, hands-on leadership role in which you will have the opportunity to lead a team in producing a serious amount of sourdough bread made with some of the most beautiful and exciting flour in the country.

We’re looking for someone who:

- Cares deeply about local and global food systems, sustainability, and craftsmanship.
- Is eager to leave their own thoughtful mark on Hylsten’s next chapter.
- Leads with compassion, collaboration, and sensitivity.
- Has experience managing a small team in a bakery or similar setting.
- Is confident and skilled in making sourdough bread using stoneground UK flour.

If you’re ready to bring your skill, creativity, and care to a small, values-driven bakery, we’d love to hear from you.

We aim to be an inclusive employer and organisation. Studies have found that women and candidates from minoritised communities do not apply to roles unless they meet 100% of the criteria. We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all the criteria in the person specifications.

To apply: please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected]. A detailed job description will be shared upon application.

The cutest Christmas Party ever!We spent a gorgeous few hours last Wednesday afternoon at the  with the mission of makin...
24/12/2025

The cutest Christmas Party ever!

We spent a gorgeous few hours last Wednesday afternoon at the with the mission of making our very own work mugs.

There were lots of mince pies, glasses of bubbles and Christmas sarnies to keep us going

So so fun to see the full spectrum of what constitutes a mug… the word goblet was thrown around a lot - results to come in January as Alison will be glazing and firing our work for us

If you’re enjoying a Hylsten loaf this Christmas - send some love out to this incredible team of bakers and drivers that make it all happen 💞

EXTRA CHRISTMAS BAKESWe will be doing some bonus bakes on:Saturday 20thMonday 22nd Our normal baking schedule will run a...
17/12/2025

EXTRA CHRISTMAS BAKES

We will be doing some bonus bakes on:

Saturday 20th
Monday 22nd

Our normal baking schedule will run all the way up to 24th, with Christmas Eve being our last bake of the year.

We will then be closed to give our bakers some well earned rest and reopen for one bake on the 3rd January with our normal schedule resuming from the 6th

A big thank you to everyone that has bought a Hylsten loaf this year. We’ve loved baking for you!

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