OUR DAILY BREAD.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 2, 27 November 1916, Page 7

OUR DAILY BREAD.

THE MSDHIRST BAKERY. There is a great deal in the saying, “Cloocl bread is in the baking, hut it is proved in the eating.” Exemplification of tins was strikingly shown when a representative of the ‘‘Stratford Evening Tost visited Lester Bros’ new bakehouse at the Central Store, Midhirst. Mr \. Lester stated that

since the new oven had been built, + he output bad increased remarkably. Nowadays, people are more careful than ever about their eating, and after an inspection of the new fireproof bakery at the rear of the Stoic, one was not surprised to learn of the increase in the trade, The bakehouse, which is detached from the main store, is on a concrete floor and asbestoslined —this showing regard lor cleanliness and sanitary requirements, it is stated to he the most up-to-date bakehouse in Taranaki, measuring 22 feet by 20 feet, having a patent oven (lift x 12ft) with a, carrying capacity of 480 loaves. One of the reasons for the increased demand for bread and cakes was because the oven always has an even tempeature, and people can therefore always rely on the quality of the broad. The bakehouse is provided with screens to allow of free air and current and also to deal with the fly-pest, especially during the hot weather. Next to the oven is the oggroom. Another modern appliance is a “proven, ’’ "here the dough, alter it lias been weighed, is put to rise. Hot and cold water is provided, and tlu- drainage and sanitary arrangements are perfect. Everything to ■ labour and time is so arranged that materials for bread and pastrybaking are stored in drawers fitted for the convenience of the bakers. The oven is on a 3-foot concrete foundation, and is a credit to the builders, Messrs Hearney and Sons, Auckland. The linn caters for an increasing trade, and as the principals have a i intimate practical knowledge of the r business, it is not surprising to Icai i that their connection is steadily extending all around the Stratford ami Midhirst district.