All hail the holy grain!
My education in the whole grain revolution continued this week at this special Sunday community bread-baking event in South Pasadena, California. The event was a collaboration between Grist & Toll, one of the few small-batch flour mills in the L.A. area, and a master baker who operates his own mobile bread baking oven. The idea was to get community members (most of whom belong to the L.A. Bread Bakers group),
to gather together and bake their own loaves in the mobile unit. Pre-proofed loaves are brought from home, loaded onto the conveyor belt, and then baked to a wholesome, crisp perfection. Of course, there are a few more delicate steps involved in this artistic endeavor. But these guys are REALLY dedicated to making authentic, artisanal bread. Single-grain flour that is milled onsite was also sold at the shop, as were loaves of freshly baked breads. It's like a little village had magically sprung up from the urban sprawl that is Los Angeles. And it put a smile on everyone's face.
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| The mobile bread oven |
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| Cleaning the oven for the next batch |
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| Loading the conveyor belt |
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| Dusting with flour in preparation for the loaves |
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| Everyone brings their own unique pre-proofed loaves |
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| And out they come from their proofing bowls... |
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| And proofing baskets... |
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| Everyone's excited to bake their stuff |
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| Carefully removing the conveyor belt from underneath |
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| Like this pretty raisin loaf |
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| Checking to see progress... |
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| Ready to come out... |
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| Some of the beautiful rustic loaves for sale |
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| And a little bit to sample.... |
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