Why Bakers Love Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil
February 9, 2026
Whether you’re baking a rustic artisan sourdough, a fluffy sea salt and rosemary focaccia, crisp grissini, or quick flatbreads, cold pressed rapeseed oil brings real benefits to both the flavour and texture of bread. Here’s why we think it’s a win when you combine it with flour, water and salt…
Better texture and a softer crumb
Cold pressed rapeseed oil helps create a beautifully tender crumb without weighing the dough down. In recipes like our Easy Homemade Flatbreads or Pumpkin Sourdough, it adds moisture that keeps the bread soft for longer—ideal for meal prep or next day lunches.
Gorgeous golden colour
Because Mellow Yellow is naturally rich and golden, it gives breads a warm, appetising colour. You’ll see this especially in our Sea Salt & Rosemary Focaccia, where the dough bakes to a stunning golden crust. It makes for a marvellous sharing centrepiece that pairs perfectly with a homemade dip like red pepper hummus or a classic basil pesto.
Enhanced flavour without overpowering
The subtle, nutty flavour of Mellow Yellow cold pressed rapeseed oil is a wonderful match for savoury and enriched doughs. Providing a subtle kick of flavour, it takes a gentle back seat and lets the hero ingredients shine, whether that’s the chilli oil and cheddar in our Artisan Sourdough, or the roasted red pepper hummus served with our Flatbreads.
Perfect for crisping, drizzling and finishing
Beyond the dough itself, the oil is fantastic for finishing touches. Use it to coat the dough before it goes in the oven for extra crispness (like this Grissini), drizzle over pizza bases like our Chorizo, Pepper & Manchego Pizza, or toss cubes of bread for simple croutons that bake to golden perfection.
A versatile, healthier choice
With its high smoke point and balance of healthy fats, cold pressed rapeseed oil is ideal for everything from kneading to roasting to drizzling. It’s a natural fit for bakers who want flavour, performance and a more nutritious option.
Head to our recipe pages to try some of our favourite bread recipes. From simple tin loaves to rustic rolls, 10-minute flatbreads to celebration sourdoughs – there’s so much to explore and best of all, they are made with just a handful of ingredients.
