North End Bakehouse crowned best vanilla slice, best hot cross bun in Australia

A regional bakery has claimed bragging rights as the makers of the best vanilla slice and hot cross bun in Australia.

A regional Victorian bakery has achieved high acclaim after being crowned the makers of the best vanilla slice and best hot cross bun in the country.

North End Bakehouse in Shepparton made history when they were awarded the two top prizes at Baking Association of Australia’s (BAA) Baking Show on February 24.

North End Bakehouse makes Australia’s best vanilla slice. Picture: Supplied

“They are now the official bakery that’s has The Australia’s Best Hot Cross Bun and The Australia’s Best Vanilla Slice for 2024,” BAA stated.

“This has never been done before, so a big congratulations to all the team.”

It’s also the third time the popular bakery’s hot cross bun has been crowned Australia’s best, while the vanilla slice has nabbed top spot for a second time.

The regional bakery also makes Australia’s best hot cross bun. Picture: Supplied

“This is the first time a bakery has taken both major awards in the same year,” North End Bakehouse shared on social media.

“The little bakery that could.

“These awards mean so much to us.”

North End Bakehouse were crowned champions for another year. Picture: Supplied

Baker Matt Aylett was congratulated by BAA for his creations that beat out second place by one point for the vanilla slice and half a point for the hot cross bun.

“A big congratulations to everyone that entered in the competition,” BAA stated.

“The standards were very high this year and the judges worked hard to get the final results.”

A total of 120 bakeries from four states entered products in the competition.