FINAL DAY: 14 best Coast sourdough makers for 2020

VOTE NOW: Whether you lather it in smashed avocado or better yet, eat it hot from the oven, there really is no better bread than a classic sourdough.

Whether you lather it in smashed avocado, dip it in soup or better yet, eat it hot from the oven, there really is no better bread than a classic sourdough.

Bread making became a hobby among many local foodies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Some businesses saw an opportunity and began delivering freshly-made bread to their neighbours, even selling their own sourdough starters.

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The Sunshine Coast Daily put a call out to find the region's best sourdough makers, and received an impressive number of nominations for small businesses making a well-earned name for themselves.

As part of the Daily's Best of the Sunshine Coast series, it's now time to crown the region's best sourdough maker.

Voting is now open, and whichever baker receives the highest number of votes will be featured on the Daily.

Voting is now open to decide the Sunshine Coast’s best sourdough maker. Picture: Christian Gilles

Here are 14 of the top sourdough makers on the Sunshine Coast:

Noosa Sourdough Co

A COVID-19 success story, Noosa Sourdough Company's dehydrated sourdough starter enables you to make your own artisan-style sourdough in your own home.

Crystal Waters Sourdough Bakery

Crystal Waters, at Conondale, was nominated for its naturally fermented sourdough loaves which hinterland residents can't go past.

Peregian Beach Bakery

An unmissable local favourite, Peregian Beach Bakery serves up delicious fresh sourdough every day.

Pete's Village Bakery

The Yandina bakery isn't just known for its epic hot pies, it's also home to some of the best freshly-baked sourdough on the Coast.

The Angry Baker

The "angry baker" himself lived on three continents and has travelled around the world before bringing his expert sourdough knowledge to Caloundra.

Woombye Bakery and Cafe

Woombye Bakery was nominated for its scrumptious range of fresh sourdough baked on-site daily.

The Wonky Loaf

Another home-based business, Sunshine Coast foodies can't go past the organic wild yeast sourdough from The Wonky Loaf.

The Rustic Crust

This home-based bakery at Elimbah was nominated for its delectable range of sourdoughs, which are so popular they're often sold out.

Kenilworth Country Bakery

If you come to the Sunshine Coast, you really can't go past this hinterland delight. Known for its epic doughnut challenges, the bakery is also home to some irresistible sourdough.

Rick's Artisan Pies and Sourdough

Rick's Artisan Pies and Sourdough at Noosaville was nominated for it's delicious sourdough breads, as well as its full menu of tasty treats and coffee.

Harvest Breads

This eclectic cafe-meets-bakehouse in Maroochydore has an extensive menu and has one main philosophy: food should be enjoyed.

Tanglewood Organic Sourdough Bakery

This Noosa bakery creates healthy artisan breads which are natural, organic and absolutely mouth-watering.

Walter's Artisan Breads

Known for their long fermented sourdough breads with just a few simple ingredients, you can't go past this Woombye bakery's award-winning sourdough.

German Bakehouse

Sven Noack has brought his German master baking skills to Coolum and Cooroy, and locals can't get enough.

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