If we're going to make this food-blog-friendship thing work, there is something I need to share with you guys.
I have a bit of an obsession... with vanilla slice.
Call it a snot block or whatever you want, but nothing can deter me from hunting down my perfect rendition of flaky, custardy goodness. And recently I think I may have found my vanilla slice champion.
Flora Hill Bakehouse is a little neighbourhood bakery located in a suburb of Bendigo. Known mostly to locals for its award winning pies, it has also received gongs for its vanilla slice, including taking out the gold medal in the "Professional Innovative" section of the 2011 Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph.
Indeed, folks, vanilla slice is serious business.
And this slice is as good as gold. Wonderfully flaky crisp pastry encasing a light and fluffy custard that is still substantial enough to give a nice smooth creamy rich mouthfeel. The custard is not too sweet, making room for the sticky icing on top.
Ticks all the boxes for all the elements (pastry, custard, icing) - cracker of a slice!
With regards to the bakehouse itself, there is a sum total of 2 chairs + 1 table inside, but plentiful seating outside (shaded). It was enjoying a roaring trade in takeaway pies and pastries when I was there on a weekday lunchtime. Not really a place you would linger over a coffee and cake, but with vanilla slice this good, who cares for fancy atmosphere?
Munch-marks: 10/10
I have a bit of an obsession... with vanilla slice.
Call it a snot block or whatever you want, but nothing can deter me from hunting down my perfect rendition of flaky, custardy goodness. And recently I think I may have found my vanilla slice champion.
Flora Hill Bakehouse is a little neighbourhood bakery located in a suburb of Bendigo. Known mostly to locals for its award winning pies, it has also received gongs for its vanilla slice, including taking out the gold medal in the "Professional Innovative" section of the 2011 Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph.
Indeed, folks, vanilla slice is serious business.
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| Vanilla slice, being eaten as god intended - on its side / $3 (approx) |
Ticks all the boxes for all the elements (pastry, custard, icing) - cracker of a slice!
With regards to the bakehouse itself, there is a sum total of 2 chairs + 1 table inside, but plentiful seating outside (shaded). It was enjoying a roaring trade in takeaway pies and pastries when I was there on a weekday lunchtime. Not really a place you would linger over a coffee and cake, but with vanilla slice this good, who cares for fancy atmosphere?
Munch-marks: 10/10
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