A Macedon Ranges bakery has had more than a taste of national success for its baked treats.
Kyneton’s Country Cob Bakery has this year earned four national baking titles and two Victorian titles for its produce.
The bakery took out the title of Australia’s 2017 Greatest Pepper Steak Pie at the 28th Official Great Aussie Meat Pie and Sausage Roll Competition in Sydney this month.
Country Cob Bakery’s vanilla slice was also named Australia’s Best Apprentice Vanilla Slice at the Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph 2017 in August, with the bakery’s chefs taking out first and second place.
In June, the business claimed Australia’s Best Mince Pie and Australia’s Best Gourmet Pie (Chilli Con Carne beef pie) at Australia’s Best Pie Competition.
Baker’s assistant and pastry cook Ryan Khun said working with a great team in a good environment was crucial for the bakery’s success, as well as using the best quality ingredients.
Mr Khun said the current team only took over the business in May last year, and has worked to make sure all their food is perfect.
He said the staff at Country Cob Bakery were rapt their hard work had paid off.
“The team is so excited and thrilled to be the winners,” Mr Khun said. “The best feeling ever is having good comments about the food we bake and the service we provide.”
He said the business was thinking of expanding.
