At Uncle Jims Bakery, we have always believed that the best baking begins with the best ingredients. Our Ancient Grain Loaf is perhaps the finest expression of that belief – a bread that looks back centuries to bring something genuinely nourishing to your table today.

Crafted using a blend of einkorn, emmer, and spelt, three of the oldest cultivated grains known to humanity, this loaf is slow-fermented and hand-shaped in our Northwich bakery just as it has been since we first opened our doors in 1975. The result is a dense, flavourful bread with a beautifully open crumb, a crisp crust, and a depth of taste that modern wheat simply cannot match.

Why ancient grains?

These heritage varieties have been largely untouched by the intensive selective breeding that transformed commercial wheat over the twentieth century. They tend to be lower in gluten, higher in protein and minerals, and far more complex in flavour. Many of our customers who find conventional bread difficult to digest tell us the Ancient Grain Loaf sits far more comfortably – though we always encourage anyone with specific dietary concerns to seek professional guidance.

Every grain we use is organically sourced, in keeping with our longstanding commitment to responsible, wholesome baking. We believe that what goes into a loaf matters as much as the craft that shapes it.

Perfect for every table

Whether you are toasting a thick slice for breakfast, building a proper sandwich, or simply tearing into it alongside a bowl of soup on a cold Cheshire evening, the Ancient Grain Loaf holds its own beautifully. It also keeps well for several days, improving in character as the flavours continue to develop.

Come and find us in Northwich and taste the difference that nearly five decades of craft – and thousands of years of grain heritage – can make.