Bread
At Bellbird, we live by the adage “Good bread takes time”. Our bread is made with organic and/or spray-free flour, sourced within the Canterbury region. We specialize in sourdough bread, which starts with just three basic ingredients: flour, water and salt. Each loaf is hand-shaped and undergoes a slow fermentation over 18+ hours at a cool temperature. The result is a nutritious, digestible and flavourful loaf. Choose from sourdoughs, French- or Italian-style loaves and taste the difference!
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Organic Wholewheat Sourdough
$12.50
Meet our new Organic Wholewheat Sourdough, a loaf we're very proud of!
It's made with 100% organic whole wheat flour, stone milled, naturally fermented and baked for a deep, nutty flavour. It has a good crust, a soft crumb and a lovely chew.
The flour comes from organic farming pioneers Milmore Downs, an hour and a half up the road in North Canterbury. We use their flour across our whole sourdough range, but this loaf lets the grain take centre stage. We haven't found anything quite like it in the organic market.
Use it for sandwiches, serve it with your eggs or spread it with jam. It goes with just about everything.
- Ingredients
- organic whole wheat flour, water, sea salt, organic muscovado sugar
- Allergens
- Contains wheat (gluten).
May contain traces of sesame seeds and walnuts.
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Seeded Sourdough
Price range: $10.00 through $14.50
This delicious seeded sourdough loaf combines texture, aroma and a nutty flavour with a crunchy crust. Our most popular loaf, it tends to sell out every day. If seeds are your thing, you will enjoy this loaf packed with sesame, linseed and sunflower seeds.
We soak the linseed and sunflower seeds overnight to improve their digestibility and enhance their nutritional value, and prepare the dough from a mixture of white and whole wheat flour. This results in a loaf with a soft crumb and chewy crust.
- Ingredients
- White flour, organic whole wheat flour, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, linseeds, water, sea salt
- Allergens
- Contains wheat (gluten) and sesame seeds.
May contain traces of walnuts.
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Waitaha Sourdough
Price range: $9.50 through $14.00
A delicious sourdough made with certified NZ Grown Grains, white flour from South Canterbury and organic whole wheat flour North Canterbury. Waitaha is the word for Canterbury in te reo.
This loaf has a moist crumb and a crunchy, robust crust. Delicious with butter and a sprinkle of sea salt, or for any occasion or meal that needs bread.
If you are a true bread lover, make sure you sample our other sourdoughs such as the Walnut or Seeded sourdough, or try your hand at making your own bread with our selection of locally sourced Milled Flour.
- Ingredients
- White flour, organic whole wheat flour, water, sea salt
- Allergens
- Contains wheat (gluten).
May contain traces of sesame seeds and walnuts.
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Rye Sourdough
$11.00
Our traditional rye sourdough is made with 100% organic wholemeal rye flour grown in North Canterbury. It has a wonderful rich, nutty flavour and deep colour. Because it has no wheat flour in it, this loaf is naturally denser than our other sourdoughs, making it a popular choice for Dutch-style sandwiches. For the same reason, some people find it easier to digest than white bread.
- Ingredients
- Organic wholemeal rye flour, water, sea salt
- Allergens
- Contains rye (gluten).
May contain traces of sesame seeds, walnuts and soy.
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Walnut Sourdough
$10.50
This sourdough shows the same qualities as the Waitaha sourdough, with the delicious addition of toasted local walnuts. It is a perfect addition to your cheeseboard – being especially outstanding with blue-type cheeses.
We also love to cut this nutty loaf into thick slices and spread them with some good quality butter and local honey. A very tasty and nourishing breakfast!
- Ingredients
- White flour, organic whole wheat flour, walnuts, water, sea salt
- Allergens
- Contains wheat (gluten) and walnuts.
May contain traces of sesame seeds.
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Porridge Sourdough
$10.00
We make a porridge with organic rye and barley grown in North Canterbury, then add this to our signature sourdough dough. The result is a wonderfully tender, moist, almost custard-like crumb and a loaf with excellent keeping qualities.
If you are a sourdough lover, we have plenty of options for you to choose from, such as our Rye Sourdough, Walnut Sourdough or Waitaha Sourdough.
- Ingredients
- White flour, organic whole wheat flour, organic rolled rye, organic rolled barley, water, sea salt
- Allergens
- Contains wheat, gluten.
May contain traces of sesame seeds and walnuts.
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Baguette
$5.50
The ultimate baguette has been reimagined! Our new recipe features a thinner crust with a softer texture while still delivering the perfect crunch. Made with no yeast or levain, it offers a unique twist on a beloved classic.
We’ve also adjusted the size, making it ideal for sharing, perfect for splitting into two sandwiches with your favourite fillings.
You’ll find our new baguette fresh daily at all our stores, as well as on weekends at the Christchurch Farmers Market and South Christchurch Farmers Market.
- Ingredients
- White flour, water, salt.
- Allergens
- Contains wheat (gluten).
May contain traces of sesame seeds and walnuts.
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Ciabatta
$8.50
Our ciabatta loaf has a soft, airy crumb and a golden crispy crust. Following a traditional recipe, we ferment the dough overnight for improved texture and digestibility.
Ciabatta bread is so versatile that it pairs well with any dish. You can enjoy it by dipping it in olive oil and dukkah, as a side with your favourite soup, or use it to mop up the juices of a tomato salad. It is also excellent for sandwiches, especially with grilled cheese. Oh, and it is a top choice for garlic bread.
Are you a savoury type of person? Try our Olive & Rosemary Ciabatta loaf, we promise you won't be disappointed!
- Ingredients
- White flour, water, malt, sea salt, yeast
- Allergens
- Contains wheat (gluten).
May contain traces of sesame seeds and walnuts.
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Olive & Rosemary Ciabatta
$10.50
A savoury version of our plain ciabatta with juicy Kalamata olives and fresh rosemary. Very popular for picnics and barbecues, with fresh goat cheese or simply on its own.
If you are after a true Italian experience, try our selection of Focaccia and plain Ciabatta loaves.
This product is only available on weekends. Please give our shop a ring on +64 3-261-9434 to please an order.
- Ingredients
- White flour, water, Kalamata olives, olive oil, fresh rosemary, malt, sea salt, yeast.
- Allergens
- Contains wheat (gluten).
May contain traces of sesame seeds and walnuts.
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Large Focaccia
$7.50
Italian-style flatbread with olive oil and sea salt. Delicious for picnic parties. It is so soft kids love it!
Combine our selection of Focaccia Rolls with our Rosemary & Olive Ciabatta for a great Italian experience.
- Ingredients
- White flour, water, sea salt, olive oil, yeast
- Allergens
- Contains wheat (gluten).
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Ciabatta Roll
$2.50
The small version of our popular Ciabatta loaf. Perfect for a Sunday breakfast, a sandwich on the go, picnic or for dipping into hot soup. Yum!
In-store special: Buy 5 rolls (a selection of Mini Baguettes, Focaccia Rolls and Ciabatta Rolls) and get one free!
- Ingredients
- White flour, water, malt, sea salt, yeast
- Allergens
- Contains wheat (gluten).
May contain traces of sesame seeds and walnuts.
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Focaccia Roll
$2.50
A bigger and flatter version of the focaccia burger bun, sprinkled with coarse sea salt. Great for sandwiches and toasties.
In-store special: Buy 5 rolls (a selection of Mini Baguettes, Ciabatta Rolls and Focaccia Rolls) and get one free!
- Ingredients
- White flour, water, sea salt, olive oil, yeast
- Allergens
- Contains wheat (gluten).
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Focaccia Burger Bun
$2.50
A proper burger needs proper bread!
Step up your burger game with this Italian flatbread bun made with olive oil. It is also a great size for kids' lunchboxes.
Looking for something bigger? We also make Focaccia Rolls and Large Focaccia to share.
Please note: This item is made to order so make sure you place your order in advance.
- Ingredients
- White flour, water, sea salt, olive oil, yeast
- Allergens
- Contains wheat (gluten).
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Brioche Loaf
$8.00
A tasty French classic! Brioche is a cross between pastry and bread made with a yeast dough enriched with butter, eggs and milk. It makes beautiful French toast or enjoy simply sliced and toasted with good jam, salted caramel or Nutella. It also works well as sandwich bread with a savoury filling.
Our Brioche loaf is so versatile you can have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Combine it with our lovely Wai Ora honey, and/or dip it in some black filter coffee for an extra kick!
- Ingredients
- White flour, water, butter, free range egg, organic sugar, milk powder, sea salt, yeast
- Allergens
- Contains wheat (gluten), butter and milk, egg.
May contain traces of soy (lecithin).
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Mini Baguette
$2.50
Those cute mini baguettes are the perfect recipient for your sandwich fillings. Thin crust and soft crumb make them the ideal base for a homemade bánh mì or a French-style jambon beurre (ham and butter sandwich).
In-store special: Buy 5 rolls (a selection of Ciabatta Rolls, Focaccia Rolls and/or Mini Baguettes) and get one free!
- Ingredients
- White flour, water, sea salt, yeast, olive oil.
- Allergens
- Contains wheat (gluten).
May contain traces of sesame seeds and tree nuts.
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Brioche Bun
$2.50
The bun version of our popular Brioche loaf.
These buns are an ideal size for homemade burgers. They are also great for breakfast smeared with jam, stuffed with ham and cheese for a quick lunch, or served as small rolls alongside a barbecue or soup.
If you're looking for burger recipe inspiration, check out this article: Build the Perfect Burger.
- Ingredients
- NZ flour, water, butter, free-range eggs, organic cane sugar, milk powder, sea salt.
- Allergens
- Contains wheat (gluten), butter and milk, egg.
