A new micro-bakery is opening in Ely, and the owner hopes the start-up will bring the magic of sourdough to all his customers.

Bread by Neil, run by bread boss Neil Adcock from his converted kitchen and back garden in Back Hill, launches next month (March).

"I've been baking as a hobby for 20 years and have a special affection for really good sourdough," said Neil.

Ely Standard: Neil Adcock will launch with four core sourdough loaves from his new micro-bakery.Neil Adcock will launch with four core sourdough loaves from his new micro-bakery. (Image: Neil Adcock)

Passionate about quality, Neil has been refining his recipes for the past year and will start sharing the highs and lows of the baking business via Facebook in the run-up to the launch.

Neil has previously worked as a research scientist, philosopher and graphic designer, all in the Ely/Cambridge area.

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Now, he is turning to his first love and, wherever possible, is using local and organic ingredients.

"It's not just about taste, though," said Neil.

Ely Standard: One of the sourdough loaves baked by Neil.One of the sourdough loaves baked by Neil. (Image: Neil Adcock)

"Sourdough is bread in its oldest and simplest form, made from three simple ingredients – flour, salt and water.

"There are no hidden additives, and the length of the process results in bread that is nutritious, digestible and with a lower glycemic index than standard industrially produced bread."

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Neil will launch four core loaves with a classic and unique blend, including The Don, Pumpernickel's Cousin and The Umami Loaf.

Each month he will also add speciality loaves and sweet creations that can be ordered alongside the core bakes.

Baking days will be Wednesdays and Fridays, and customers can pre-order directly from his website from March 27 and pick up their orders from his back garden bakery.

Neil added: "While this is a commercial enterprise and needs to (excuse the pun) put bread on my table, there is no point if it doesn't continue to excite me and my customers."

The first bake day will take place on April 5, and to find out more about the micro-bakery, visit www.breadbyneil.co.uk/