Behind the scenes at La Motte Bakery: How its famous croissants are made

Behind the scenes at La Motte Bakery: How its famous croissants are made

There is something comforting about stepping into a warm bakery on a cold winter’s morning. The scent of freshly baked bread hangs in the air, trays of pastries tempt from every corner, and behind the scenes, an intricate process unfolds long before the first customer arrives. That was exactly the experience awaiting us at La Motte Bakery in Franschhoek, where Head Baker Ricardo Slawers opened the bakery doors and gave us an inside look at how o…