by Benjamin Lester | Jun 9, 2018 | Baking, Blog, Bread, Breakfast, Recipes, Uncategorized
Before developing my recipe and process for making bagels at my bakery, I toured the famous bagel houses of New York and Montreal, each with their own unique style. This recipe is akin to the NY style with a dense chewy crumb. The keys to getting the bagel right lie...
by Benjamin Lester | May 12, 2018 | Baking, Bread, Breakfast, Recipes, Uncategorized
English muffins Active time 20 minutes 1.5 hours total Wet 16 ounces, 100 degree milk or water 2 ounces melted butter 1.5 Tbsp honey 2 tsp White or cider vinegar Dry 21 ounces whole wheat flour 1 3/4 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons instant yeast Semolina or...
by Benjamin Lester | Dec 19, 2017 | Blog, Breakfast, Recipes, Uncategorized
Ancient Grain Pancakes are probably one of the funnest and simplest ways to refresh and upgrade your pancake game. Dot them with chocolate chips after you start them in the pan and you’re quickly on your way to a household classic. Gabriel, inspired by the...
by Benjamin Lester | Oct 7, 2017 | Blog, Cooking, Lunch, Recipes, Uncategorized
A Classic New England Comfort Dish Made Simple Growing up boston baked beans were a staple snack in my house. This summer as I was trying to figure out how to get my kids to eat more beans(All the healthiest, longest lived populations eat lots of beans and they have...
by Benjamin Lester | Jun 1, 2017 | Baking, Blog, Bread, Grain CSA, Recipes, Uncategorized
This loaf is so simple, and delicious…fresh ground flour, water, salt, and yeast. The crumb is airy, supple and moist, and the crust is crackling chewy and caramelized. This technique is the first part in a series designed to show you everything you need to know...
by Benjamin Lester | Dec 7, 2016 | Blog, Uncategorized
Hello! My name is Ben Lester and I invite you to come with me on a journey into real food ecstasies, community connections, and the nourishing journey of healthy whole food systems! Growing up I was fortunate to have a father who cultivated a deep reverence for that...
