Working the night shift

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Cleveland Jewish News 08-16-2002 Rising before the bread does "There's sacrifices in any business, right?" asks Jeff Weiser, his baker's apron already covered with a layer of flour dust, hands crusted with white. The proprietor, who is also one of five bakers at Lax and Mandel Kosher Bakery, is referring to waking up at 3 a.m.

to begin work on the day's baking of breads and pastries. A task which, according to this reporter at least (who did not arrive at the bakery until 4:30 a.m.), is not an easy one. The day starts early so that the yeast has time to work in the dough. On this particular morning it lies in large clumps on a table, like piles of soft clay waiting to be sculpted. Dough is already baking away in the rack oven, and the smell alone is...