Whole Grain
Sourdough Bakery
A hole-in-the-wall artisan bakery on the Gold Coast. Heritage flours. Dwarf wheats. Naturally leavened everything. Precision-crafted with organic ingredients.
PRE-ORDER NOWAN ODE TO ARLO
BAKED WITH LOVE
An Ode to Arlo
This bakery exists because of a little boy
who loved watching bread rise.
Arlo gave me a reason to keep going. On the hardest days, when everything felt heavy, there was bread to make. There was something to shape with my hands, something that needed patience and attention. Something alive.
Baking became more than a craft — it became a way to stay present. A quiet meditation. A reason to rise early and create something nourishing. For him. For me. For anyone who understands that sometimes, the simple things are what keep us whole.
Arloaves is named for him. Built with love. Baked with purpose.
The Craft
Bridging old wisdom with new ways
Long Fermentation
Our doughs undergo a careful two-stage fermentation. A 6-hour bulk ferment at room temperature, followed by 16-24 hours cold-resting in the fridge. This slow process breaks down the grain, develops complex flavours, and creates bread your body can actually digest.
Time-honoured techniques like soaking, sprouting and slow fermentation unlock the nutritive potential of whole grains while neutralising anti-nutrients. The result? Bread that nourishes.
Fresh Milled Flour
Flour begins losing nutrients the moment it's milled. That's why we work with small-batch, stone-milled flour from Australian grain producers — flour that's fresh, alive, and full of the good stuff.
All our loaves are made from whole grains — bran, germ, and all. They'll have a rustic look, darker colour, and deeply satisfying flavour that only wholegrain can deliver.
Our Sources
Supporting Australian Grain
We believe in knowing where our ingredients come from. Every grain tells a story of land, farmer, and craft. Here's who we work with.
Wholegrain Milling Co
Current Partner
Stone-milled organic flours from heritage and heirloom grains. Our go-to for fresh, nutrient-dense wholegrain flour.
Tuerong Farm
Coming Soon — Markets
Heritage and ancient grains grown, milled, and baked at the heart of the Mornington Peninsula. True paddock-to-loaf flour.
Provenance Flour & Malt
Coming Soon
Single-origin, traceable flour connecting bakers directly to Australian farmers. Transparency from field to loaf.
Salisbury Mill
Partner
Traditional stone-milled Australian flour. Supporting local grain economy and regenerative farming practices.
We also use
Australian Pink Lake Salt
Harvested by Traditional Owners from ancient salt lakes
What We Bake
Naturally Fermented
Wholegrain Goods
A great classic which should be on your table for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
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SOURDOUGH
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Est. 2024
A dense, strong and nutritious powerhouse.
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Ancient grain meets local honey for gentle sweetness.
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Baking Studio
Est. 2024
The Vision
Artisan Bakery
Opening Soon
A hole-in-the-wall dedicated to the craft. Exclusive, finessed, naturally leavened goods made with the best organic ingredients money can buy.
The Stand
Hole-in-the-wall retail. Set hours. High foot traffic. Premium artisan bakes.
Markets
Full selection of naturally leavened goods. Best ingredients at premium prices.
The Craft
Dwarf wheats. Heritage flour. PH-tested precision. Organic everything.
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Resources
Our Grain Community
An Ode to Arlo
Pre-Order Your Loaf
Small batches, baked fresh. Orders open weekly — follow along on Instagram for bake days and pickup details.