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Butterup-Karachi's New Bread Boss

 What's up, butter(c)up? Sorry, I couldn't resist the pun. I'm going to be honest, this new breadtastic venture has been initiated by a friend of mine, which is exactly why my feedback was more critical than others, because I truly believe that honest and positive feedback is what makes a venture succeed. If I were to wax eloquent about everything and set up extremely high expectations, the business would fail faster than you can say 'oopsie'. 

Now that that disclaimer is out of the way, let's get to the bread. There was a variety of breads sent to me, all of which were pretty darn good. The butter bun was pillowy soft, the kind you would eat with softened butter for breakfast. The French bread was just the way it should be, perfect for garlic bread or crostini. Then there was the multi seed bread, which I suppose is the Farmer's Bread on the menu. It was nutty and firm, and would go perfectly with stronger flavors and serve well for dips and cheese as well. The onion bread is not for the faint-hearted, it has a flavor profile of its own and doesn't require any butter or jam. I saved the best bread for last, and that is the sourdough. Finally a sourdough bread that tastes like it should! The texture was pretty on point too. However, as it goes with fresh breads, they can't be preserved for too long and must be eaten within three to four days. The bread to go off first was sadly the onion bread, so before the others went the same route, I shared it with a friend who polished all of them off within 24 hours. 

Along with the breads came the spreads. My favorite was the Chilli Caramel, which spread beautifully on the multi seed and sourdough, followed by the Spinach Butter that had a nice spicy kick to it. The Aussie Beef Butter (Yes, I know the label had it spelled wrong, but it's okay) was actually best at room temperature. However, both butters spread smoothly even after being refrigerated, but I definitely preferred them at room temperature. 

All in all, this new venture has massive potential and with their price points I can definitely see them capturing all of our carb loving hearts. Butterup is what every bread lover's dreams are made of!













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