It doesn’t get much better than a fresh pastry. We’ve recently stumbled across Pophams Bakery in London. Described as a small bakery filled with heart and passion, it’s also home for pastries, bread, and anything in between. With one shop in Popham Street, Islington and a second in London Fields, Pophams provides the ideal setting for a proper English breakfast.
“We aim to be a perfect haven for locals of Islington but also the ultimate destination for our beautifully unique pastries,” said owner Ollie Gold in an interview with Elysia Catering’s blog. “There is a great sense of community around us and we love being at the heart of it,” he added.
“The difference between an authentic handmade pastry and an industrially produced one is passion,” noted Gold. “When you eat a good handmade pastry, you can feel all the passion, hard work, and the selected ingredients through its rich flavor. The time it takes depends on the kind of pastry and its complexity, but it can take from a few hours to an overnight process. We prepare our croissant dough the day before and giving its final touch the next morning (18-20 hours later).”
Gold knows a thing or two about passion. With years behind him in catering departments and an innate sense of wanderlust, he opened Pophams Bakery as an innovative spin on traditional Viennoiserie baking techniques, which he came across during his many travels.
If you’re in London, you should definitely give em’ a try.
