Down the Donut Hole

In all the craziness of the Erev Chanukah rush, we followed lucky Mishpacha jr readers: Rochel’la (11), Bluma (8), Sarah’la (7), Naomi (6), and Ruchoma (4). And Meir (4) R. behind the scenes to see firsthand what grand-scale donut making is all about.

The Bakeries

Sesame:

Location: Brooklyn, New York

Opened: 2016

Specialty: Donuts

Breadberry’s Bakery:

Location: Brooklyn, New York

Opened: 2014

Specialty: Unique dairy products

Let’s get to know these two phenomenal bakeries before we go behind the scenes for an inside look:

The Best from the Chef

Sesame Chef: Chaim Zorger

Hi Chef, thanks for hosting us today.

Q: What’s it like at your bakery this time of year?

A: Chanukah is definitely a crazy time of year at the bakery. There are real challenges in setting up a production system for so many donuts.