At the end of last month, I paid a visit to Putney Market to visit Pandan Bakery. I had heard about this London-based and family-owned bakery selling Malaysian treats for the past several years, but I only just visited it for the first time. The bakery is named after pandan, which is a plant that is edible and has a hint of flavour of coconut and vanilla. Twice a month and fortnightly on Saturdays, Putney Market (next to the church by Putny Bridge) is set up, and Putney Bakery is one of the vendors who visit the market on some of these weekends.
The bakery has been in operation since 2012 and also make wedding cakes and items to order to serve a gap in the Malaysian treats scene.
I was expecting Putney Market to be a little larger, but there were three vendors. one was selling fish and seafood.
Another one was selling cheese, olives, and pate.
The third one was Pandan Bakery.
I bought a few of the items, and I especially enjoyed the brioche bun (which looks a little bit like a muffin). This was filled with ground pandan and coconut to give a subtle flavour. The treat was very light in texture and not too heavy.
I would recommnd a visit to Pandan Bakery if you happen to be around Putney on one of the Saturday market days from 10:00 in the morning until 3:00 in the afternoon. I would get there early, though, as sometimes they sell out.
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