About Our Classic Pain Au Lait
The Classic Pain Au Lait is the bread that gave our bakery its name and its soul. Rooted in a treasured family recipe passed down through generations, this handcrafted French milk bread is the cornerstone of everything we bake in Freeport, NY. Made with whole milk, European-style butter, and a touch of sugar, each roll emerges from the oven with a golden-brown crust that gives way to an impossibly soft, cloud-like interior.
What sets our pain au lait apart from ordinary bread is the slow, patient process behind every batch. We mix the dough in small batches, allowing it to rise naturally over several hours until it develops its signature tender crumb and delicate sweetness. There are no shortcuts — no dough conditioners, no artificial flavors, no preservatives. Just honest, artisan baking the way it was meant to be done.
The result is a bread that feels like a warm embrace. Slice it thick for the perfect morning toast, tear off a piece to enjoy alongside a bowl of soup, or simply savor it on its own with a pat of salted butter. Once you have tasted a real pain au lait — handcrafted and baked fresh right here in Freeport — you will never go back to store-bought bread again.
Price
$6 / dozen — All items are sold by the dozen. Pickup only in Freeport, NY.
Perfect For
- Morning toast with butter and jam
- Elevated sandwiches and paninis
- French toast and bread pudding
- Enjoying on its own as a snack
Ingredients
Unbleached bread flour, whole milk, European-style butter, cane sugar, cage-free eggs, sea salt, fresh yeast. No preservatives, no artificial flavors, no dough conditioners — all natural, always. This is a non-wheat bread.
How to Order
Call us at (516) 456-0815 or send us a message. We recommend ordering 2-3 days in advance. Available for pickup only in Freeport, NY.
All sales are final. Non-refundable.