• COBS Bread Mini Cinnamon Rolls 6-Pack (uniced)
• Icing
• Sprinkles or other toppings of choice (candy, chocolate chips, etc.)
• Food coloring

COBS Bread uniced Mini Cinnamon Rolls serve as the perfect rainy-day canvas. The fluffy and gooey texture pairs well with an array of toppings. From traditional icing sugar to colorful sprinkles and chocolate chips, the possibilities are as endless as your child’s imagination. Encourage your kids to let their creativity run wild as they decorate each mini roll. Whether they opt for a sprinkle explosion or a minimalist drizzle, every creation is a testament to their unique flair.

This simple activity will keep your little ones engaged on the rainiest of days and foster their creativity. Beyond the culinary fun, decorating Mini Cinnamon Rolls is an opportunity for quality bonding time. As you work together in the kitchen, you’ll share stories, laughter, and maybe even a few sticky-hand hugs. These moments are what rainy days are made for—creating lasting memories with the ones you love most.

So, the next time raindrops tap at your window, don’t fret about boredom setting in. Instead, grab a 6-pack of COBS Bread uniced Mini Cinnamon Rolls, gather your little ones, and embark on a delicious adventure.

Our cinnamon rolls are handcrafted with care and baked fresh daily using quality ingredients you can trust. With a sprinkle of creativity and a whole lot of sweetness, you’ll turn a rainy day into a cherished memory. Embrace the rain, savor the sweetness, and let your creativity flow!

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First off, we have a classic: turn it into croutons! Croutons automatically make any salad better and they’re so easy to make. Simply dice any of your remaining slices of bread and bake them in the oven until they are crispy.

Go big with a panzanella salad, elevate your go-to salad, or try making a delicious Caesar salad!

We often forget the most versatile and long lasting way to keep our bread – turning it into breadcrumbs! You can use breadcrumbs to create delicious schnitzels, or use them to bind together a hearty meatball dinner, or making hamburgers and more.

The drier the bread, the finer texture you will get, so we recommend drying the bread out in the oven (you can also turn your croutons into breadcrumbs too!). Once you have dried out the bread, use the pulse function of a food processor or blender and chop until you are happy with the size of your breadcrumbs.

Wanting to make something a little sweeter with your bread? Bread puddings are the answer! Bread pudding is best when made using older bread so it holds it shape better. You take slices of your bread and make a pudding mixture and then bake it in the oven to create a delicious dessert or sweet breakfast.

Check out these two recipes here: Dulce de Leche Bread Pudding or a classic Bread & Butter Pudding.

We all know that sides are ACTUALLY the best part of the meal, so another classic is to turn your leftover bread into stuffing! We recently created a brand-new stuffing recipe using our Sourdough Loaf and it is a new favourite. We often buy a loaf just to make this stuffing and have no doubt you will too. For a classic turkey stuffing recipe, you can try this one out, or for another sourdough stuffing recipe, this one uses bacon to create a delicious flavor!

And lastly, we still use our older bread for a simple toast with jam and butter!

Whichever loaf is your families fave, pick up everything you need today from your local COBS Bread Bakery. 

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From our classic loaves to our artisanal sourdoughs, our bread is baked fresh every day. Like our authentic sourdough process – no vinegars and no shortcuts. Every Sourdough Loaf takes 16-20 hours to make and the dough rests for a few hours at different stages. We don’t speed up the resting process with machines, like some others because this affects the flavor. The end result is bread full of flavor and made with love.

We want to ensure that our customers get the most out of the bread you love whether you’re using it for freshly made sandwiches, morning toast or crunchy croutons in your salads.

Can you freeze bread from COBS?

One of the most common questions we get asked in our bakeries is can you freeze our bread? The answer is yes! You can keep our bread frozen for up to three months. 

Does bread freeze well? 

Many breads can freeze perfectly fine, without any loss to their quality or flavor. The key to keeping the bread’s flavor is down to how you freeze it. The most important thing is to make sure you keep the loaf protected from any air in the freezer. 

Wondering how to make sure your frozen bread lasts? We’ve compiled a few of our top tips that will help your loaf last below.

Our top 5 tips for freezing bread to get the most out of your loaf

1. While you can freeze your bread on any day before it dries out, our advice is to freeze your bread on the day of purchase. This ensures that you get the most quality out of your bread and the freshness stays intact as long as possible.
2. Remove as much air as you can from the bag before placing it in the freezer. No need to store in an extra container, keep the bread in the plastic bread bag given from the bakery.
3. Slicing your bread before you freeze it ensures that you will be able to remove as many slices as you need instead of thawing the entire loaf. No need to slice at home, our bakery offers pre-slicing in two sizes before you leave the bakery.
4. No need to thaw your bread if you plan on eating it toasted. Simply add an extra dial or two to your regular toaster settings. If you plan on thawing your loaf before enjoying it, simply remove from the freezer the night before and leave at room temperature.
5. Wondering how long you can freeze bread? We recommend consuming your frozen bread within 3 months for optimal freshness. However, bread will stay fresh for up to 6 months if stored correctly. We recommend adding an extra layer in the freezer such as aluminum foil or freezer wrap if you plan on keeping the loaf frozen longer than 3 months.

Fact: All of our bread is sold on the day it is was baked.

Another fresh fact: Our breads contain no added preservatives and our Healthy breads contain no added sugar or dairy! Talk about FRESH!

Why is it good to freeze bread? 

Although we always recommend to consume your bread within 3 days of purchasing it for optimal freshness, freezing bread is a great way to keep it fresh for a longer time. Freezing bread is a particularly good idea if you don’t eat bread daily, or don’t go through a full loaf by the time it loses its freshness. 

How to unfreeze bread

If your bread is going in a toaster, no need to think about defrosting bread! Just turn the dial up a notch or two for optimal tastiness.

If you’re making a delicious sandwich, follow these steps in how to perfectly defrost your bread:

1. Remove your slices from the freezer
2. Leave them on a counter for 2 hours before you plan to use it
3. Make into the most tasty sandwich ever using all your fave ingredients

Pressed for time? You can microwave on high uncovered for 15 to 20 seconds to defrost your bread. Visit your local COBS Bread Bakery to pick up one of our fresh and delicious loaves.

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Looking for a bread that’s high in fibre?

Our Higher Fiber Loaf packs a healthy punch! It tastes just as great as our regular White Loaf, but has four times the fiber due to the addition of Oat Fiber.

Looking for the ideal breakfast bread?

Our Apricot Delight will take your breakfast to the next level. This fruity loaf is packed with apricots, raisin’s and currants. In fact, Apricot Delight has more fruit than flour! Great for anyone looking for a fruity addition to their morning toast.

Looking for a vegan friendly option?

You’ve come to the right place. We have many vegan-suitable breads available in every bakery. Here are some of your favorites: White Loaf, Cape Seed Loaf, Chia White Loaf, Higher Fiber Loaf, Whole Wheat Loaf, Country Grain Loaf, French Baguette, Sourdough Loaf, Sunflower Flax Sourdough Loaf, Italian Herb Turkish Bread, Italian Herb Focaccia, Apricot Delight.

Looking for a bread that’s easy to digest?

Our Sunflower Flax Sourdough has as a thick, crunchy crust and a dense flavorful center. It’s packed with the perfect mix of seeds and nuts and is beneficial for gut health because it is handcrafted and fermented for a 40-hour duration.

looking for a bread that has it all?

Our Cape Seed Loaf is high in fiber, protein and wholegrains. Not only is this loaf nutty and full of texture, it’s packed with the nutrients of nine grains and seeds that will keep you satisfied and full for hours.

Looking to step up your buns?

Our Gourmet Hamburger Buns are made with eggs for a rich, full flavored bun that takes your burgers and sandwiches to the next level! Ideal for kicking breakfast, lunch, or dinner up a notch.

Order your favorite at your local COBS Bread today with Click & Collect!

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How do you prefer to start each day?

Coffee and a fresh cup of fruit juice are always a good way to start my day.

What’s your favourite part of the day?

Any time when I am working with doughs and creating new products.

What are your favorite techniques you use daily as a baker?

My favorite is shaping baguettes and scoring the doughs before it goes to bake in the oven.

What’s the most fulfilling aspect of being a baker?

To experience and see the transformation from raw ingredients to this beautiful thing called bread and the heavenly smell of freshly baked goods is the most fulfilling part of being a baker.

What is your favorite COBS Bread Loaf?

Cape Seed Loaf is my favorite.

What COBS Bread treat perks you up?

Cinnamon Rolls are a go to treat for me when I need a second wind!

What baked good item do you wish you invented?

Cinnamon Rolls, Cookies & Sourdough.

There are two ways to master the art of sourdough.
You can spend years crafting, refining and baking countless loaves of bread to gain the experience and expertise required to deliver excellence.

Or, you can simply visit your local COBS bakery.

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At COBS, we are a little biased when it comes to the bun and believe the best buns are baked fresh from scratch daily, and don’t include any preservatives.

Today we explore three different types of buns and how the dough they comes from contributes to their structure and flavor.

Gourmet Hamburger Bun

Our Gourmet Hamburger and Hot Dog Buns are made with our Challah dough which contains egg and makes the buns both soft and flavorful. It pairs well with richer flavors and try the Herb & Garlic Gourmet Hamburger Bun to add even more deliciousness . Try The Rusty Burger to experience this bun.

Sourdough Bun

Our Sourdough Bun has a crunchy crust and dense crumb, along with the wonderful tang that comes from this fermented bread. It has the ultimate “crisp to chewy ratio” and is a sturdier bun that is well suited for saucier toppings or when something needs that extra support. Try a classic BELT breakfast sandwich using a Sourdough Bun.

Pane di Casa Vienna Roll

Our Pane di Casa is a traditional Italian bread with a crispy crust and a soft chewy centre. This dough rests for about 12 hours which adds some complexity and taste. We have created a longer roll called a Vienna Roll perfect for stuffing or this beauty of a classic Smoked Philly Cheesesteak on a Vienna Roll.

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*If you’re following the low FODMAP diet for health reasons such as IBS, it’s best to consult your doctor or the Monash app to determine the ideal serving of each ingredient.

Here’s some recommendations to get you to fall in love with bread, and sandwiches, again!

Breakfast:

PB & J LowFOD^TM French Toast

Use egg and coconut milk to prepare your French Toast from two slices of our LowFOD^TM Loaf. Cook in butter or coconut oil. Generously scoop fresh sliced strawberries and raspberries between two slices, and drizzle with natural peanut butter. This one requires a knife and fork!

Lunch:

LowFOD^TM “Salad” Sandwich

There’s a lot of variety for this one! Pick your protein: Hardboiled eggs, shredded chicken, flaked tuna, or scrambled tofu and mix with cucumber, scallions, mayonnaise, mustard, salt & pepper. Top with crisp lettuce. Try this one on a LowFOD^TM Bun!

Dinner:

LowFOD^TM Mediterranean Sandwich

This warm sandwich is perfect for a week night dinner that really hits the spot! All it takes is some grilled zucchini seasoned with olive oil and salt & pepper, cooked chicken breast or tofu, topped with crumbled feta or Parmesan (your choice!) and crisp lettuce for a crunch. Tastes equally delicious on sliced LowFOD^TM Loaf or a Bun!

Learn more about our LowFOD loaves and buns, and fall in love with bread again. 

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We sent our technical baker to France. It’s important to us to deliver an authentic product. So, before we first introduced the French Baguette to the COBS Bread menu in 2009, we sent our Technical Baker to France for an intensive two month course on how to make a French Baguette, which also included how to make a poolish (a starter that is needed to make other products, such as Turkish Bread).

It’s at least a 12 hour labor d’amour. From beginning to end, the process to bake a French Baguette can be anywhere from 12- 20 hours. This includes mixing, proofing, moulding, resting, scoring and baking. (Factors that affect this are variables like the bakery temperature, the properties of the current crop of flour, etc.) Each step is critical. For example, the proofing step allows the gluten to form, which helps the flavors develop and produces that rich, aromatic crumb. The resting allows the layer to form that produces the crunchy golden crust in the baking process.

What does Jake love about it?  Jake loves how much love is involved in the process of baking a French Baguette. The handling of the  dough requires a great care and attention – when moulding it and moving it to the tray, you h

ave to be very gentle. Also, Jake told us that his favorite way to enjoy a French Baguette is an oldie, but a goody- sliced into crisps and topped with cream cheese and smoked salmon. (Another classic favorite- tomato, basil and bocconcini with a light drizzle of olive oil and balsamic reduction, pictured right.)

Who’s Jake? So glad that you asked! Jake is the new COBS Bread Product Innovation Specialist. He is here to develop exciting new bread and baked treat recipes which will eventually be released throughout the COBS Bread network of bakeries. He will also use his culinary background as a professional chef to build a robust in-bakery Meal Inspiration library. We can’t wait to see what else Jake will bring to the COBS Bread menu!

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By Stephanie Dang, Registered Dietitian

1. Gluten Free does not mean healthier

A strict gluten-free diet is necessary for people with celiac disease, but those without celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity do not need to be following a gluten-free diet. In fact, following a restrictive diet without doing research first can cause more harm than good. Restriction of any major nutrient or food group without substitution can increase risk of nutrient deficiencies. Common nutrient deficiencies seen in gluten-free diets include vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, iron, and a decrease in fibre consumption. Additionally, you may be consuming more fat and sugar than you think. Gluten acts as a ”glue” in baked products (providing texture and chewiness), and many gluten-free products have to add extra sugar and fat in order to get a similar result!

2. COBS Bread loaves have no added sugar or preservatives

Excess refined sugar can lead to increased risk of chronic inflammation and disease. Main sources of sugar in the average North American diet are sugary drinks (sodas, juice, coffees, teas), desserts, and processed foods. Many store-bought brands of bread (including whole grain breads) also contain added sugar to enhance flavour, as well as preservatives to preserve shelf life. When did bread become so complicated?! COBS traditional loaves keep it simple – no added sugar, no added preservatives, just simple, nutritious ingredients.

3. Each American consumes an average of 53 pounds of bread per year

That’s a lot of bread! There are a ton of ways to use bread that aren’t sandwiches, such as French toast, sweet or savory bread pudding, and homemade croutons. Be sure to check out COBS Bread Meal Ideas page for healthy ways to incorporate bread into your diet!

4. There are TWO types of fibre, and both are beneficial for gut health

And many of COBS Bread loaves contain both types of fibre! Soluble fibre attracts water and forms a gel-like substance in your gut. This slows digestion, which can help you feel full for longer. Soluble fibre has also been linked to lowering the risk of heart disease. You can find soluble fibre in oat bran, nuts, seeds, barley, legumes, and some fruits and vegetables. Examples of COBS loaves containing soluble fibre include the Higher Fiber loaf, Country Grain loaf, Cape Seed loaf, Sunflower Flax Sourdough, and the Chia White Loaf.

Insoluble fibre adds bulk and helps create formed stools. Insoluble fibre can also contribute to satiety and is very important for gut health. It is found in foods such as wheat bran, whole grains, and some fruits and vegetables. Some examples of COBS loaves that contain insoluble fibre include the Country Grain loaf, Cape Seed loaf, Sunflower Flax Sourdough loaf, and Chia White Loaf.

5. The amount of bread produced from one bushel of wheat would allow you to eat two slices of bread for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 168 days!

This means that one acre of wheat could supply a family of four with enough bread for 10 years!

6. There is no “daily limit” for bread

There isn’t a daily limit for any food; it depends on your overall diet! There is no evidence-based rule that you should only be eating “x” number of slices of bread per day (which is something you may read on the internet). A balanced, healthy diet includes a variety of whole, unprocessed foods, such as a variety of whole grains, colourful fruits and vegetables, plant-based oils, and lean or vegetarian proteins. And this is possible whether you’re eating four slices of bread per day or zero. A healthy diet is a balanced diet!

If you haven’t already, check out Stephanie’s last post “5 Reasons Why Bread is NOT the Enemy!”

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“I use it to dip in Baba Ganoush!” (Bonus, we actually have a recipe for Baba Ganoush!)

“It is best used in two ways! One with meze dips…. Like roasted eggplant or a red pepper vegetable spread.. Which both can be used in a sandwich also! Filled with sucuk which is a Turkish sausage with white cheese (the Turks call it white cheese) and pressed to make Avyluk tost! A very popular food and staple in a Turkish diet lol! So this and of course Turkish chicken kebabs marianated in yogurt and some amazing spices I collect from the spice pazar when I am in Turkey!”

Baked flatbread pizza, sliced with a side of olives and pickled/spicy veggies for a quick charcuterie board”

“Turn it into Garlic Parmesan Bread”

“Dip it in ooey gooey cheesy artichoke dip;)”

“Toast Slices & Dip in Bruschetta.  Chopped tomatoes, crushed garlic, finely chopped red onion, fresh basil shreds, olive oil.” (We have a Mixed Tomato Bruschetta recipe as well!)

“FETA KEBAPS…Cut Turkish bread in squares about couple inches. Make skewers with bread, cubed feta and cherry tomatoes. Baste with olive oil and grill on the BBQ for 3-5 minutes on each side.”

Our sister company in Australia also recommends these Italian-Inspired Skewars

Thanks to everyone who submitted their tips! If you’re still not convinced, visit us at your local COBS Bread bakery to give it a try or stop by on Saturday’s until June  10 for gourmet tastings!

If you have any suggestions on how to serve Turkish Bread, share them in the comments or with us on social media.

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