Winner crowned! Which Australian bakery serves the best pie? Find out here!
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It's no secret that Australians love a good pie!
So, it's with great pleasure that we announce the recent crowning of Australia's best pie, and it features an unusual recipe.
This year's winner has secured the title for the first time and also serves a truly unique and delicious creation.
Introducing Country Cob Bakery, a humble establishment in Victoria run by Cambodian migrant brothers Chan and Ryan Khun.
This delightful bakery, with outlets in the suburbs of Melbourne (Boronia and Springvale), as well as in the charming regional town of Kyneton, has been awarded the title of Australia's Best Pie.
Securing this highly sought-after honour at the Baking Association of Australia’s (BAA) Best Pie and Pastie Competition – the widely-considered definitive judge on the matter – Country Cob Bakery outshone over 300 competing bakeries from across the nation.
So, what's the secret to their success? It turns out that the brothers’ Cambodian-inspired Fish Amok Pie won the hearts of the judges!
This scrumptious fish curry pie, crafted using fresh Australian barramundi, pays tribute to one of Cambodia’s national dishes.
‘Fish amok or Amok Trei is a Khmer steamed fish curry with a mousse-like consistency,’ the bakery mentioned on social media after their win.
‘The dish is usually served hot in either banana leaf or coconut shells eaten with steamed rice,’ the post continued.
Not only did their fish amok pie take first place in the seafood pie category, but the competition’s Chief Judge, Stewart Latter, lauded their creation for its delicate, crumbly pastry and ‘amazing’ flavour.
When asked about the ingredients of his award-winning masterpiece, Country Cob Bakery co-owner Chan Khun said that it's all about making his customers happy.
‘Our pies make people smile,’ Chan explained.
‘That’s the main thing. Every pie we send out, the customer (says) “wow”, that’s the best pie (they’d) ever had.’
Country Cob Bakery is no stranger to awards, having secured top nods four times in a row from 2018 to 2020 at the BAA awards. Their trophy cabinet, already gleaming, has expanded this year with the addition of two more first-place awards.
Their Pepper Beef Pie clinched the Best Flavour Beef Pie category, and their Black Forest Mushroom Pie came out victorious in the Best Mushroom Pie category.
Feeling peckish yet? Those looking to try these award-winning pies can get them at the Country Cobb stores in Kyneton, Boronia and Springvale.
For our readers in Canberra and Sydney, you can savour a taste of these award-winning pies by ordering online.
What’s the best pie flavour you’ve ever tasted? Do you know how to make your own pies from scratch? Share your thoughts and experiences with us in the comments!
So, it's with great pleasure that we announce the recent crowning of Australia's best pie, and it features an unusual recipe.
This year's winner has secured the title for the first time and also serves a truly unique and delicious creation.
Introducing Country Cob Bakery, a humble establishment in Victoria run by Cambodian migrant brothers Chan and Ryan Khun.
This delightful bakery, with outlets in the suburbs of Melbourne (Boronia and Springvale), as well as in the charming regional town of Kyneton, has been awarded the title of Australia's Best Pie.
Country Cob Bakery makes the best pie in Australia. Credit: Country Cob Bakery
Securing this highly sought-after honour at the Baking Association of Australia’s (BAA) Best Pie and Pastie Competition – the widely-considered definitive judge on the matter – Country Cob Bakery outshone over 300 competing bakeries from across the nation.
So, what's the secret to their success? It turns out that the brothers’ Cambodian-inspired Fish Amok Pie won the hearts of the judges!
This scrumptious fish curry pie, crafted using fresh Australian barramundi, pays tribute to one of Cambodia’s national dishes.
‘Fish amok or Amok Trei is a Khmer steamed fish curry with a mousse-like consistency,’ the bakery mentioned on social media after their win.
Country Cob Bakery’s Fish Amok Pie won the prestigious award. Credit: Country Cob Bakery
‘The dish is usually served hot in either banana leaf or coconut shells eaten with steamed rice,’ the post continued.
Not only did their fish amok pie take first place in the seafood pie category, but the competition’s Chief Judge, Stewart Latter, lauded their creation for its delicate, crumbly pastry and ‘amazing’ flavour.
When asked about the ingredients of his award-winning masterpiece, Country Cob Bakery co-owner Chan Khun said that it's all about making his customers happy.
‘Our pies make people smile,’ Chan explained.
‘That’s the main thing. Every pie we send out, the customer (says) “wow”, that’s the best pie (they’d) ever had.’
Country Cob Bakery is no stranger to awards, having secured top nods four times in a row from 2018 to 2020 at the BAA awards. Their trophy cabinet, already gleaming, has expanded this year with the addition of two more first-place awards.
Their Pepper Beef Pie clinched the Best Flavour Beef Pie category, and their Black Forest Mushroom Pie came out victorious in the Best Mushroom Pie category.
Feeling peckish yet? Those looking to try these award-winning pies can get them at the Country Cobb stores in Kyneton, Boronia and Springvale.
For our readers in Canberra and Sydney, you can savour a taste of these award-winning pies by ordering online.
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