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The Baked Dane
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Their Story
The Baked Dane was founded by Lisa Brink, a Danish expat who moved to New Zealand in 2012. She initially lived in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) for four years, working as a shipping assistant before becoming a senior logistics coordinator. Her journey into baking began during her first maternity leave…
What They Make
- Knækbrød (Gourmet Seed Crackers): Original Knækbrød
- Knækbrød (Gourmet Seed Crackers): Dessert Knækbrød (crisp, seed-packed cracker layered with caramel, dark chocolate, and sea salt; also referred to as a sea salt dessert cracker with a chocolate bottom)
- Knækbrød (Gourmet Seed Crackers): Keto Knækbrød (gluten-free)
- Knækbrød (Gourmet Seed Crackers): Rice Knækbrød (gluten-free)
- Knækbrød (Gourmet Seed Crackers): Rice Dessert Knækbrød
- Knækbrød (Gourmet Seed Crackers): "ODD BAG" Crumbles (discounted bags of various Knækbrød crumbles including Garlic Rye, Keto, Original, Rice)
- Breads: 100% Sourdough Loaves (dairy-free, vegan-friendly, made using traditional long fermentation over two days)
- Breads: Danish Sourdough Ryebread (traditional Scandinavian rye bread, packed with seeds and grains, rye imported from Germany)
- Breads: Rēwena Parāoa (traditional Māori potato bread)
- Breads: Sourdough Raisin Bread
- Other Baked Goods: Sourdough pastry Danish's with homemade custard (introduced October 2023)
- Other Baked Goods: Garlic Rye Chips (also referred to as Garlic Sourdough Chips)
- Other Baked Goods: Filled Sourdough Rolls (available since October 2023)
- Other Baked Goods: Smørrebrød (traditional Danish open rye sandwiches, available since October 2023)
- Other Baked Goods: Gourmet Toasties and fresh salads (offered since October 2023)
- Other Baked Goods: Half Baked Slices
- Kits & Merchandise: Sourdough Starter Kit
- Kits & Merchandise: Complete Sourdough Kit
- Kits & Merchandise: Bread Flour 1kg
- Kits & Merchandise: The Baked Dane Gift Voucher (available from $20.00)
- Kits & Merchandise: The Baked Dane T-Shirt
More from The Baked Dane
In-store Tastings (on Saturdays)Curated Shop Experience (selling other delicious products from around New Zealand that pair with their own)Sourdough Kits (for home baking)Planned Deli Section (future)
How to Get Their Products
Direct Sales
2D/5 Bush Street, Levin 5510, New Zealand
Online delivery nationwide; In-store pickup from Levin shop; Available at over 50 retailers nationwide.