Five Loaves

Five Loaves We're a young startup micro bakery doing everything with sourdough.

30/08/2026

Clocking In for the Bake:
Proofed to perfection and heading into the heat! 🍞🔥 30 hours of slow sourdough magic in every single bite—cinnamon roll perfection takes time, but it’s so worth the wait. ✨

​Behind the Science:
Mixing ➡️ 6h bulk ferment ➡️ 18h cold ferment ➡️ rolled & 6h proof ➡️ BAKED. ⏳ Sourdough art can't be rushed! 🤎✨

​Gooey & Golden:
From sourdough starter to oven spring! 🌀 Patience is the secret ingredient in our fully proofed, gooey sourdough cinnamon rolls.

28/08/2026

WHAT IF YOUR NEXT BIG CLIENT IS ALREADY IN THE ROOM?
Business doesn’t just grow through advertising - you need a constant network who actively refer business to each other.

Our Visitors’ Days are happening on Thursday, 3 September AND Thursday, 10 September — and if you’re a business owner who is serious about growing your business, you don’t want to hear about this opportunity after the fact. You want to be in the room.

Come meet the business owners who are actively looking for people they can refer business to at a Local Business Networking Breakfast.
Because while you’re waiting for your next customer to find you... someone else is building a network that sends customers directly to them.

3 and 10 September 2026 | 7:00 AM
Kleine Constantia Guest House, Weltevredenpark
Seating Fee: R170 (Breakfast and Drinks included)

Which date will we see you?
- Please Note: Due to strict catering requirements, advance booking is mandatory.
- RSVP: To reserve your seat or request further details: https://bni-jhbnorthandwestrand.co.za/triple1/en-ZA/index

28/08/2026

More baking days = more fresh bread for you!

We’re now baking every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, so you can enjoy freshly baked Five Loaves bread more often!

🌐 fiveloaves.co.za

25/08/2026

They said women belong in the kitchen… so she made something delicious! 😍🥖

Fresh bread, baked with love and made to be enjoyed. Place your order and get ready to taste the Five Loaves difference!

🌐 fiveloaves.co.za

14/08/2026

🥖 Good bread starts with great people!

Made with passion, care and a whole lot of love. Come taste the Five Loaves difference!

📲 Order yours: 083 684 1820

08/08/2026

There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread. ❤️

At Five Loaves Bakery, every loaf is handcrafted with care, baked to golden perfection, and made using quality ingredients you can taste in every bite.

Whether you're stocking up for the week, planning a family meal, or simply craving fresh bread, we've made it easy to order online.

Order your favourites today and enjoy bakery-fresh goodness!

🛒 Order now: https://fiveloaves.co.za/

Not all dark crusts are burnt... sometimes they're bursting with flavour. 🤎🍞This batch spent a little longer in the oven...
06/08/2026

Not all dark crusts are burnt... sometimes they're bursting with flavour. 🤎🍞

This batch spent a little longer in the oven and something wonderful happened.

A darker bake creates a completely different flavour experience.

As the crust caramelises further, natural sugars and proteins continue to react (the Maillard reaction), producing deeper, richer notes of toasted nuts, roasted coffee, dark caramel and even a hint of cocoa. The crust becomes thicker and more robust, giving that satisfying crackle when sliced, while the inside stays beautifully soft and moist.

It's a loaf with a little more attitude.

Some people love a lighter golden crust, while others seek out these bold, deeply baked loaves for their intense flavour and rustic character.

Every bake teaches me something new, and this one reminded me that sometimes what looks a little different can be absolutely delicious.

Which are you choosing... Team Golden or Team Dark Crust? 👇🤎

When sourdough teaches you a life lesson... 🥖❤️Last Thursday was one of those days...After shaping my loaves, I put the ...
01/07/2026

When sourdough teaches you a life lesson... 🥖❤️

Last Thursday was one of those days...

After shaping my loaves, I put the dough into the fridge, intending to leave it for an hour before switching the fridge on( I let the dough proof a bit longer in Winter) I would usually set a timer... but somehow, 7½ hours passed and I completely forgot! 🤦🏽‍♀️

At 11:30pm that night, it suddenly hit me... I never switched the fridge on!

I rushed to the kitchen, turned the temperature down to 1°C, and hoped for the best.

The next morning, the dough was definitely more proofed than usual—slightly puffy and even overflowing the bannetons! I knew I'd have to handle it gently. Instead of scoring deeply as I normally would, I made shallower cuts to help the loaves hold their shape.

And then... something unexpected happened.

They turned out to be one of my best bakes yet. Beautiful oven spring, incredible height, and a lovely crust. They were a little more tangy than usual, but absolutely delicious. 😋

It reminded me that not every sourdough bake follows the same path... and neither does life.

Sometimes things don't go according to plan. We make mistakes, forget things, or feel like we've messed everything up. Yet God has a beautiful way of redeeming what we place in His hands.

Every day I'm so grateful that I get to do what I love. Yes, there are stressful moments (more than I'd like to admit! 😅), but every challenge teaches me something. Every small adjustment, every lesson learned, every loaf baked is building towards something bigger.

Don't underestimate the power of showing up every day.

Keep working hard.
Keep making the small changes.
Keep learning.
Keep trusting God.
And keep using the gifts He's already placed in your hands.

Because one day you'll look back and realise that all those little faithful steps became the life you once only dreamed about. ❤️

"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." — 1 Peter 4:10🙏✨

May Fact Series 🍞✨5 Facts from Five Loaves — Part 2Not all sourdough is created equal 👏Here are 5 things that make REAL ...
12/05/2026

May Fact Series 🍞✨
5 Facts from Five Loaves — Part 2

Not all sourdough is created equal 👏

Here are 5 things that make REAL sourdough different:

1️⃣ Slow fermentation
Real sourdough takes time — often 12 to 24 hours or more. No shortcuts.

2️⃣ Easier digestion
The long fermentation helps break down gluten and starches naturally.

3️⃣ No commercial yeast needed
True sourdough rises using wild yeast and beneficial bacteria from the starter.

4️⃣ Better flavour & texture
That rich flavour, chewy crust, and open crumb can’t be rushed.

5️⃣ Simpler ingredients
Flour, water, salt, and starter. That’s the beauty of authentic sourdough ❤️

At Five Loaves, every loaf is handcrafted, naturally fermented, and made with patience — because good bread takes time 🍞

May is all about real sourdough 🍞✨Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing a WEEKLY SERIES breaking down sourdough into ...
05/05/2026

May is all about real sourdough 🍞✨

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing a WEEKLY SERIES breaking down sourdough into simple, powerful points — what it really is, why it matters, and how to recognise the real thing.

There’s so much confusion out there, so this month we’re getting back to authentic, slow-fermented sourdough — the kind that nourishes your body, not just fills it.

🌾Today’s 5 Benefits of Proper Sourdough:

1. Easier to digest
Long fermentation helps break down gluten and starches, making it gentler on your gut.

2. Supports gut health
Naturally occurring bacteria from the fermentation process help support a healthy microbiome.

3. Better nutrient absorption
Sourdough reduces phytic acid, allowing your body to absorb more minerals like iron, magnesium, and zinc.

4. Lower impact on blood sugar
It has a lower glycaemic response compared to regular bread — helping with sustained energy levels.

5. No shortcuts, no nonsense
Real sourdough is made with just flour, water, and salt — no commercial yeast, no additives, no preservatives.

This is bread the way it was meant to be — slow, honest, and full of flavour 💛

Follow along this month as we unpack more about what makes sourdough so special (and how to spot the real deal 👀)

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