It’s one of life’s simplest yet most delicious foods.
And with its main components being two of the most basic ingredients money can buy, you wouldn’t be wrong to expect a simple loaf of bread to cost just a few pounds.
But, even with the current cost of living crisis, there are some loaves that really take the cake (or should that be bread) for their extravagance.
Ranging from as much as £13 to a whopping £24, the price of some of Britain’s most expensive loaves will cost you more dough than you bargained for.
Here MailOnline lists some of the priciest and where you can find them – if you fancy breaking the bank …
Ranging from as much as £13 to a whopping £24, the price of some of Britain’s most expensive loaves will cost you more dough than you bargained for
Poilane’s decorated loaf is one of the most expensive in the UK and is garnished with ‘entirely hand-made dough decorations’
The Happy Sky Bakery certainly offers one of the most unique loaves on the market, with its Tokyo Milk Bread, albeit for a not so generous price
Poilane, Decorated loaf – £24.40 (2kg)
At a whopping £24.40, Poilane’s decorated loaf is thought to be this country’s most expensive out there.
As the name suggests, it is garnished with ‘entirely hand-made dough decorations’ before it is baked in a wood-fired stone oven.
Poilane was originally a French bakery although it now has a shop in London’s Belgravia.
The artisan bakery, run by third generation baker Apollonia Poilane, is popular with both bread lovers and celebrities alike ever since it first opened a shop in the French capital in 1932.
Kourtney Kardashian previously shared a snap on her Instagram of the world famous bread loaf with the words ‘Forever isn’t long enough’ emblazoned on the front.
At a whopping £24.40, Poilane’s decorated loaf (pictured) is thought to be this country’s most expensive out there
Poilane was originally a French bakery although it now has a shop in London’s Belgravia
Harrods Personalised Loaf – £17 (2kg)
Harrods’ has always been renowned for its luxury and their personalised sourdough loaf is no exception.
The unique bread can be ordered as the perfect gift with someone’s initials emblazoned on the front – whether they are a fellow bread aficionado or just someone close to your heart.
While Harrods does not disclose the price on its website, the loaf is believed to cost upwards of £17.
For those looking to get their hands on one, you will have to order at the department store’s in house bakery before 3pm for collection 48 hours later.
Harrods’ has always been renowned for its luxury and their personalised sourdough loaf (pictured) is no exception
The loaf is available to order at the department store’s (pictured) in-house bakery before 3pm for collection 48 hours later
Gail’s sourdough – £13 (2kg)
Of course, a list of most the UK’s most expensive baked goods wouldn’t be complete without a mention of one of the capital’s most popular (and pricey) bakeries.
Many bread aficionados are likely well aware of Gail’s signature sourdough, but for those who aren’t, it will set you back £13 for a 2kg loaf.
It has ‘sour and tangy notes’ and ‘is chewy, spongy’ and most importantly ‘satisfying to eat’, according to the bakery itself.
The loaf is made from a ‘diverse variety of grains for depth of flavour’ and is ‘skillfully fermented’ and ‘hand shaped’ by the most skilled Gail’s bakers.
It is available for collection from anyone of Gail’s bakeries across London and with dozens across the capital, there is no excuse not to try it.
Gail’s signature sourdough will set you back £13 for a 2kg loaf. Pictured: Gail’s in Notting Hill
Gail’s has quickly become one of London’s most popular bakeries with dozens of shops spread across the capital
Happy Sky Bakery, Tokyo Milk Loaf – £11.40
The Happy Sky Bakery certainly offers one of the most unique loaves on the market, albeit for a not so generous price.
The Japanese bakery’s Tokyo Milk Loaf is priced at £11.40 normally, although right now punters can grab it for less than a tenner. Although for some, that might still be a bit too steep.
It is baked for a whopping 72 hours using the bakery’s’ special high temperature, deep fermentation technique’.
Unfortunately the bread is only available from the west London bakery, near Shepherd’s Bush, on Fridays and Saturdays.
‘We believe our simply good ingredients gives simply good effects,’ their websites states adding: ‘We bake a little differently everyday to correspond the temperature and humidity to ensure our quality.’
