4 Bakers Keeping Sweet Traditions Alive

Compiling this reel was a piece of cake. That’s because it’s all about classic desserts. From Poland’s deep-fried dough delight known as pączki to creamy egg custard tarts considered a national treasure in Portugal, these treats are lovingly made from recipes that go way back. One of the bakers we met, a dessert anthropologist, specializes in resurrecting desserts made famous by Los Angeles restaurants. Among them: out-of-this-world banana shortcake that almost went extinct after the iconic celebrity hangout Chasen’s closed.

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