Bearded Baker of Inverloch

Freshly Baked Artisan Sourdough

100% Natural Sourdough developed over 36 hours

Simple Ingredients, Extraordinary Bread

Flour, water, salt—sounds simple, right? It is. But when combined with care and patience, these humble ingredients transform into something truly special, with each loaf uniquely its own.

At the heart of our sourdough is our cherished starter, Ellery, naturally cultivated using Inverloch’s wild yeasts. This living culture is the foundation of every sourdough product we make, creating crisp crusts, airy open crumb, and deep, complex flavors. Most importantly, our slow fermentation process ensures a bread that’s not only delicious but also easier to digest and great for gut health.

Bearded Baker of Inverloch specializes in naturally leavened artisan sourdough, baking fresh every Sunday for the Kongwak Market and every first Saturday at the Koonwarra Farmers Market. We bake year-round and even pop up at additional markets from time to time—so keep an eye on our socials for updates!

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Our Sourdough Loaves

Country Loaf

Bearded Baker of Inverloch’s Best-Selling Sourdough

Our most popular loaf, crafted over 32 hours to develop that signature sourdough flavor. If you’ve never experienced truly authentic artisan sourdough, this is the perfect place to start your journey.

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Olive & Thyme Sourdough

A personal favorite of the Bearded Baker, our Olive & Thyme loaf combines a timeless flavor pairing to create something truly exceptional. Crafted over 36 hours, this loaf is sure to impress with every bite.

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Seeded Sourdough

Our Seeded Sourdough, packed with sunflower, pepita, and black chia seeds, is the perfect choice for seed lovers. We take the time to ferment our seeds slowly, allowing the flavors to fully develop. Like all of our loaves, this one undergoes a minimum of 30 hours of fermentation, ensuring a truly exceptional finished product you won’t be disappointed with.

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Spiced Fruit Sourdough

A standout in our sourdough collection, our Spiced Fruit Loaf is a true favorite. Developed over 36 hours, this loaf is perfect on its own, toasted with butter, or sliced thick and topped with creamy blue cheese. The possibilities are endless—let your imagination run wild and pair it with whatever inspires you. One bite, and you’ll be transported to your happy place.

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About Us

Nestled in the beautiful coastal town of Inverloch on the stunning Bass Coast in Gippsland, we are a small-batch, authentic artisan sourdough bakery dedicated to delivering exceptional bread to the locals and visitors of coastal Victoria. Baking is our passion, and it has become the heart of our everyday life—we couldn’t be happier.

In June 2020, we took the leap and opened our micro-bakery, initially delivering to the Inverloch community and local businesses. Within just three months, we expanded from baking twice a week in one Rofco B40 oven to operating three Rofco B40 ovens and baking five days a week!

Two years ago, we decided to shift our focus and adjust our business model as demand grew beyond what we had ever imagined. At the same time, our little family was missing the quality time we wanted to spend together. Recognizing the abundance of farmers' markets supporting local growers, artisans, and the community, we made the change from baking five days a week to focusing on weekend markets with a stall at these beautiful locations. This shift has been the perfect fit for us, allowing us to prioritize family while still sharing our passion for baking with the community. It’s truly been a game-changer, and we are so grateful to everyone who continues to visit us each week. We love seeing your faces and can’t thank you enough for your ongoing support year after year.

Each of our sourdough loaves undergoes a minimum 30-hour fermentation process, which we believe is the true hallmark of authentic sourdough. Every loaf is handmade in small batches, slowly fermented, and free from commercial or baking yeast—just simple, natural ingredients. We never use artificial chemicals, often found in mass-produced bread, so you can enjoy loaves that are as fresh, wholesome, and pure as possible.