Master Baker
I really enjoy learning from friends. From friends most of all because an intimate relationship has been established that makes the learning process very gratifying. There is also an opportunity for me to learn not only about their craft but to learn more about them too. I always knew that Ken was a very hard worker, but watching him make an extraordinary number and variety of breads in one days work cemented that awareness into awe. I wanted to watch Ken make bread and help too, where I could (although the speed at which he worked was so fast that it was hard to keep up) so that I could learn a little more about the bread making process.

Roll towards you by pressing your thumbs gently into the middle of the roll while dragging the roll towards you.

Ken showed me how the french sticks are given repeated cuts in the centre of the dough running the length of the stick to achieve this affect.

You can find Ken at the Maldon Sunday market, which is on the second Sunday of every month, 9am to 2pm. I think it is a beautiful and vibrant market.