Artisan bread
Est. 2017 · Peckham, London

Stone & Grain

Artisan Sourdough & Pastry, Baked Daily

Our Story

Born from a single starter, fed daily since 2017

What began as an obsession with fermentation in a cramped South London kitchen has grown into something we never planned. Stone and Grain exists because we believe bread should taste like bread — nothing more, nothing less.

Every loaf starts the same way it did on day one: flour, water, salt, and time. We mill heritage grains weekly, shape by hand, and bake on stone. There are no shortcuts here.

Seven years later, the starter is still alive. So is the obsession.

Baker shaping dough
Flour and wheat
Fresh loaves cooling
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The Process

48 Hours of Patience

Our signature sourdough undergoes a long, cold fermentation. The starter is mixed at dawn, bulk-fermented through the day, shaped in the evening, then rests overnight in the retarder. The result is a complex, tangy crumb with a deep amber crust.

06:00 Mix & Autolyse
10:00 Bulk Ferment
18:00 Shape & Bench
20:00 Cold Retard
06:00 Score & Bake
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Anatomy of a Loaf

What lies beneath the crust

The Crust

Caramelised sugars and Maillard reaction create the deep amber shell. Baked at 250C with steam injection for the first ten minutes.

Inner Crust

The transition zone. Chewy, slightly translucent — where the moisture gradient creates a uniquely satisfying bite.

The Crumb

Open, irregular holes formed by wild yeast fermentation. High hydration dough at 78% gives the characteristic glossy, custard-like texture.

Air Structure

Each hole tells a story of gas produced by our starter culture. Gentle handling preserves these pockets, giving the bread its light, airy character.

The Bread
Sourdough loaf

Sourdough

Our signature. 48-hour cold ferment, stone-baked crust, open crumb.

Rye bread

Dark Rye

Dense, earthy, and deeply flavoured. Scandinavian heritage grain.

Focaccia

Focaccia

Olive oil poolish, rosemary from the courtyard garden, flaky sea salt.

Ciabatta

Ciabatta

High hydration, impossibly light. Best eaten the same afternoon.

Daily Bake

Fresh from the oven

We bake in waves throughout the morning. Each batch is timed so it reaches you at its absolute peak.

05:30

Sourdough

First loaves scored and loaded. Steam fills the deck oven.

06:15

Rye & Seeded

Lower temperature, longer bake. Dark, caramelised crust.

06:45

Croissants & Danish

Laminated doughs go in. The bakery fills with butter.

07:15

Focaccia

Dimpled, drenched in olive oil, scattered with rosemary.

08:00

Doors Open

Everything rested, sliced, and ready. First come, first served.

Pastries

Morning favourites

Croissant

Butter Croissant

72-hour lamination

Danish pastry

Seasonal Danish

Rhubarb and custard

Cinnamon roll

Cinnamon Roll

Brown butter glaze

Pain au chocolat

Pain au Chocolat

Valrhona dark

Almond croissant

Almond Croissant

Twice-baked, frangipane

Bakery interior

Visit Us

Monday – Friday7:00 – 17:00
Saturday8:00 – 16:00
Sunday8:00 – 14:00

14 Bellenden Road, Peckham, London SE15 4RF

We bake in small batches. Arrive early for the best selection.

Place an Order

Pre-order for collection. We will confirm by email within the hour.