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The Art of Lamination: 81 Layers of Perfection

Chef Pierre DuboisAugust 22, 20247 min read
The Art of Lamination: 81 Layers of Perfection

Lamination is the process of encasing butter within dough through a series of folds and turns. At Maison de Flour, we perform six turns to achieve 81 distinct layers...

The art of baking is a delicate balance of science and intuition. Temperature, humidity, timing — every variable must be carefully considered and respected. Our bakers spend years mastering these elements, learning to read the dough, to feel when it's ready, to hear the song of a properly baked loaf.

At Maison de Flour, we believe that patience is the most important ingredient. In a world that moves increasingly faster, we choose to slow down. We choose to let our dough ferment for 48 hours, to hand-shape each loaf, to bake in small batches. Because we know that the best things in life cannot be rushed.