Interview: Ben Mackinnon

Ben Mackinnon, founder of e5 Bakehouse in London shares how his interest in bread making has evolved into creating a space to explore how ingredients are sourced and consumed.

Ben explains why not all wheat is created equal, and how alterations to the grain has had a knock-on effect to soil health and the environment. Ben also shares some tips for home bakers about what to look for when buying flour at their local shop.

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  Fellows Farm

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  e5 Bakehouse

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  Freshly milled flour