RYEDALE businesses are working together to bake exclusive products made with Yorkshire ingredients

Hunters of Helmsley and Bakehouse in the Barn have announced a new partnership, which will see them creating seasonal products using local ingredients, to be sold exclusively at the Hunters’ deli.

Bakehouse in the Barn, which is based in Hovingham, launched earlier this year with award-winning baker Sophie Smith at the helm.

The first item created specially by Sophie for Hunters are pecan, date and banana muffins, made with Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil from Thixendale.

Available at Hunters throughout September and October, the muffins are dairy-free, making them suitable for those with a dairy allergy or vegans, and they are also free from refined sugar.

Christine Garnett, who owns Hunters with husband Chris, said: “These lovely autumnal muffins are absolutely delicious.

“Anyone who knows Bakehouse in the Barn and Sophie will know what a talented baker she is.

“We love to work with local businesses where possible, so when we approached Sophie to work with us to come up with new ideas, using seasonal Yorkshire produce, we were delighted that she jumped at the idea.

“We’ll be introducing a new product every couple of months, so there will be lots of lovely new things to try over the coming year.”

Sophie Smith, from Bakehouse in the Barn, added: “It’s always a pleasure to work with Christine at Hunters, and I know they feel as passionately as I do about using wholesome and local ingredients where possible.”

She added: “I’m already thinking about the next idea – perhaps something a touch festive for the run up to the Christmas season.”

Jennie Palmer, marketing manager at Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil, said: “It’s always great to see our product being used in a wide variety of ways.

“People aren’t always aware of the multitude of delicious uses rapeseed oil has – and these muffins are some of the best we’ve tried,

“We were delighted when Hunters of Helmsley and Bakehouse in the Barn got in touch, as it’s always great to work with other local businesses to support each other. There’s so much great food in Yorkshire, and we’re always happy to be championing it.”