Artisan bakeries Berkelo, Mrs Jones The Baker and Kneaded bake more than bread

Three artisan bakers on Sydney’s northern beaches bake more than sliced bread.

Lucy Jones with a tray of cakes.

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German baker Christian Tydecks is back.

Mr Tydecks recently opened Kneaded German Bakery in Dee Why.

Lovers of sourdough bread and continental cakes may remember him from Blue Moon in Newport. After a stint in Germany and travelling, the baker is back on the northern beaches doing what he loves best.

Baker Christian Tydecks in his new Dee Why bakery.

As well as rye, white and multigrain loaves, he makes a sourdough with reduced, caramelised onions.

Sweet treats include German favourites such as baked cheesecake with sour cherries and traditional Linzer torte, made with hazelnut, almond meal and raspberry jam.

Former Boathouse executive chef Tom Eadie has the social media world aflutter with his latest project, the artisan Brookvale bakery he opened mid year.

Berkelo has put Brookvale on the foodie map.

Berkelo has more than 8600 followers on Instagram, who follow his posts of sourdough loaves, cakes and healthy lunchtime goodies such as crackers topped with house-cured fish, fennel and miso sesame powder.

Bakers Tom Eadie and Matt Durrant in their Brookvale bakery.

Love chocolate cake? Then go to Mrs Jones The Baker in Freshwater. Timeout rates its flourless creation one of the best in Sydney.

There are artisan loaves, cakes, coffee and even a gelato bar. In a nod to the bakery’s location, owners Lucy and Barry Jones created the Freshie thong. Edible footwear made with ingredients like chocolate and salted caramel. It’s a winner any time.

Make it cake. Mrs Jones The Baker makes fancy cakes..

Essentials

Kneaded German Bakery: 1/27 Oaks Ave, Dee Why, 0474 783 317.

Berkelo: 8 William St, Brookvale.

Mrs Jones The Baker: 6a Lawrence St, Freshwater; 9939 1736.