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2013-08-06
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Dough & Grains is the TCM approved bakery in Singapore. Located in an enclave of several other hidden gems, Tiong Bahru is home to the quirky food scene.In case you were wondering, this small bakery is just opposite Tiong Bahru Market & Food Centre Their breads include stuff like Wolfberry & Chrysanthemum, Black Pearl buns. The owner also kindly explains to us the contents of each bun, and he also adds that the buns are made strictly only using japanese flour, hence accounting for its softer (an
In case you were wondering, this small bakery is just opposite Tiong Bahru Market & Food Centre
Their breads include stuff like Wolfberry & Chrysanthemum, Black Pearl buns. The owner also kindly explains to us the contents of each bun, and he also adds that the buns are made strictly only using japanese flour, hence accounting for its softer (and fluffier!) texture that is so addictive.
The Jade Lychee is made from matcha and this subtle green tea goes really well with the fluffiness of the bun. It's slightly sweeter than the rest, and there are bits of dried lychee/apricot(?) in it to give it a twist. The dried fruit gives the whole bun a new flavour, making it slightly sweeter actually haha.
The Black / White Pearl is my favourite. I know that the black pearl has walnuts in it, while the white pearl has raisin/walnut in it. Both buns aren't really different in taste, both are really fluffy, slightly sweet, and is perfectly good to be eaten alone! The black pearl has a slightly crustier outer layer though while the white pearl is soft throughout. (Try toasting it -it's heaven!)Cannot remember why the black pearl is black (bamboo charcoal walnut?), but I've got to recommend this to everyone -we admit it's a bit pricey given that the bun isn't really large and its $1.90 for a plain bun after all, but it's pretty darn good.
The spinach buns were slightly more ordinary. The spinach taste wasn't very prominent though (so those adverse to veggies should have no problem here!), but the texture of the bun was so soft and fluffy! Wouldnt recommend this though, on the whole.
The soft texture of the bun really complements the creaminess of the sweet potato -this wasn't too sweet too, which was pleasant. Not really a huge fan of sweetpotato though, and in comparison to the other buns, you're better off trying their special buns such as the Jade Lychee of their signature pearl series.Pricewise, it's admittedly a bit pricey, but for the novelty of the ingredients and for the quality assurance that what you're putting into your mouth is of high nutritional value (think: fruits, chinese herbs and Japanese flour!), it's worth a try, but don't expect for Dough & Grains to be a new breakfast staple for your family!
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