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Jean Baptiste-Lawson , a native of Paris , is the head baker at Salamander Middleburg , with a pedigree from the French baking school École Professionnelle de Boulangerie et Patisserie , in Champigny-sur-Marne , where he specialized in learning the production of artisan breads , gourmet pastries and chocolates . Baking is an exacting practice and Baptiste-Lawson ’ s dedicated studies and experience over more than a decade provide him with a solid foundation in the Middleburg kitchen .
Currently , as Head Bread Baker , he ’ s baking French baguettes , soft milk bread rolls and brioche buns for bread service and the market bakery . And , while each of the 300-plus buns he bakes daily packs a bouquet of flavor , he recommends a semi-salted butter to complement each bite . Born in Togo , West Africa , Baptiste-Lawson grew up in Paris , where food played an important role with African spices and traditional ingredients filling his family pantry . Now , at Market Salamander and Harrimans Grill , he works with the chefs to create beautiful breads that build on the finest local ingredients .
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CHEFS ’ TABLE
WE ASKED THESE INTERNATIONAL CHEFS WHO THEY WOULD INVITE TO THEIR TABLE FOR A MEMORABLE MEAL .
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“ Sheyi Emmanuel Adebayor , Togolese former professional footballer ; Angélique Kidjo , Beninese-French singer-songwriter , actress and activist ; Kémi Séba , Beninese pan- Africanist activist ”
- JEAN BAPTISTE-LAWSON , BAKER , SALAMANDER MIDDLEBURG
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SALAMANDER 2024 I 43 |