Laurel Kratochvila

Laurel Kratochvila, an American baker and writer based in Berlin, shares her expertise in Polish baking and her new book, Dobre Dobre. She delves into the intertwined history of Jewish and Polish baking traditions and highlights her adventures capturing regional bakes. Laurel discusses unique pastries like bialys and charlotka, and contrasts the evolution of Polish bakeries in America versus Poland. She also reflects on running her Fine Bagels bakery in Berlin, revealing the hand-shaping techniques that keep customers coming back.