From warm puddings to creamy porridges and buttery, golden-brown cinnamon buns, January was all about comfort food.
Cinnamon bun: The Snapery Bakery
Tender, pillow-soft dough rolled in cinnamon butter, vanilla syrup plus a sprinkling of crunchy pearl sugar on top.
Multiple locations including Maltby St Market on Saturday
Five-grain porridge: Stoney Street
Five-grain porridge with cardamom granola, brown sugar, fresh apple slices and a glob of meltingly soft, spiced apple compote. It’s crisp, creamy, sweet and salty, the kind of breakfast you wish would never end.
2-3 Stoney St, London SE1 9AA
Sourdough cookie: Mahali & Co
Soft, chewy sourdough cookie with warming spices, toasted white chocolate, tiny pieces of pecans and a touch of Maldon sea salt on top. Mahali & Co supplies cookies to Story Coffee and The Roasting Party, but the flavours often change.
15 Barley Walk, London SW18 1UL or 253 Pavilion Rd, London SW1X 0BP
Bramley apple porridge: Social Pantry
Cardamom porridge with spiced Bramley apple compote and a dollop of cool, creamy coconut yoghurt. It might look simple, but the base has the most comforting, thick-and-creamy texture.
170A Lavender Hill, London SW11 5TG
Pain au chocolat pudding: Snackbar
Deep-fried chocolate croissant and butter pudding with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce. Expect a crisp exterior, a gooey custard-y centre, plus little pockets of melted chocolate inside.
20 Dalston Ln, London E8 3AZ
Apple crumble: Humble Crumble
A classic apple filling with shortbread crumble, crushed meringue, edible rose petals and endless amounts of velvety, vanilla custard. No matter the season or special, this humble crumble is a dessert I could have time and time again.
12 Commercial St, London E1 6EW or Winchester Walk, London, SE1 9AG
