Stars in their ryes

Congratulations to the Real Bread bakers whose treats tickled Great Taste Awards judges’ tastebuds to be awarded coveted stars.

Over 90 days this year, a team of more than 500 judges blind-tasted 14,205 products from 2300 producers in 110 countries. 

Two-star awards were given to Real Bread made by three Campaign supporters, with Real Bread from eight Campaign supporters picking up one-star awards. A big Real Bread winner was Karaway Bakery, which collected a total of twelve stars for ten products.

2 stars

In 2022, fewer than 9% of entries received a two-star award for being ‘above and beyond delicious’.

• Borodinsky Bread, Karaway Bakery, London
• Lithuanian Scalded Rye, Karaway Bakery, London
• Sourdough Crackers (Original), Peter's Yard, London
• Sourdough Crackers (Rosemary and Sea Salt), Peter's Yard, London
• N8 Sourdough, Sourdough Sophia, London

1 star

This year, judges deemed around 29% of entries delivered ‘fantastic flavour’ worthy of a one-star award.

• Morning Bun, The Bakehouse at 124, Tonbridge
• Bakehouse White, The Bakehouse at 124, Tonbridge
• Organic Sourdough Bread, Beacon View Bakehouse, Malvern
• Bertinet White Tin, The Bertinet Bakery, London
• Sourdough Bertinet Rustic Half Bloomer White, The Bertinet Bakery, London
• Bertinet Seeded Half Bloomer Sourdough, The Bertinet Bakery, London
• Organic Seeded Sourdough, Crackle Bread Bakery, Rochester
• Seeds & Grains Sourdough, Karaway Bakery, London
• Spiced Cranberry and Walnut Rye, Karaway Bakery, London
• Malted Rye with Seeds and Grains, Karaway Bakery, London
• Pumpernickel Bread, Karaway Bakery, London
• Village Rye, Karaway Bakery, London
• Super Rye (Wholegrain Rye Sourdough), Karaway Bakery, London
• Rye Thins with Seeds, Karaway Bakery, London
• Seeded Rye Crackers, Karaway Bakery, London
• Little Eye Sourdough, Sourdough wholewheat with Oatmeal, Little Eye Sourdough, West Kirby
• Little Eye Sourdough Fruit and Fennel Loaf, Little Eye Sourdough, West Kirby
• Sourdough Crackers (Poppy Seed), Peter's Yard, London
• 100% Wildfarmed Wholemeal Sourdough, Sourdough Sophia, London

A full list winners can be found on the Great Taste Awards website.

The best of the best will be celebrated at a ceremony on Monday 5 September, when Golden Forks will be presented to 16 of this year’s three-star winners, and the Supreme Champion will be announced.