CultureNewly crowned world's best pastry chef stays true to artisan roots

Benoit Castel, recently named the world’s best pastry chef, continues to work from his artisan foundations. Warm bread fills the air at one of his patisseries in Paris. There, Castel was occupied with testing new recipes. His latest recognition has not pulled him away from hands-on pastry making. Instead, he remains closely involved in the work of developing his creations.

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