The Baker by Rob Baker

How fortunate we are that Old World, handcrafted breads have woven their way back into the fabric of our food chain by way of committed and talented bakers such as Scott Shanesy of “Belle.”  Combining traditional, time-honored baking techniques with high quality, locally sourced grains and strong hands, Scott’s breads rival those found in the best bakeries in the world. Rising early one morning to document his work, I captured this dynamic moment as he pitched a light dusting of flour over the freshly formed boules – a combination of precision and full body physicality.