In the age of viral foods and molecular gastronomy, sometimes the world’s most basic staple food gets taken for granted. Sure, rainbow bagels are fun for the ‘gram, but to me, nothing beats the allure of a perfectly baked baguette or a sourdough fresh out of the oven. That’s why I set out to find the most legendary bread in New York City.
Spencer: Hey guys, it’s Spencer, and today I’m at Orwashers Bakery. This place has been making some of the most legendary bread in New York City for over 100 years. Today, the owner, Keith, is actually gonna show me how they do it. I’m super nervous because I don’t cook. Let’s go!
Narrator: Orwashers was founded in 1916 by Abraham Orwasher, a Hungarian immigrant determined to bring quality eastern European breads to his local community. Since being sold to its current owner in 2008, the business has expanded to two brick-and-mortar locations, plus a massive wholesale production facility, which makes bread for some of the biggest restaurants in NYC.
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