Notes from the bakehouse
The Golden Crust journal
Practical baking guides from Lahore, written by the bake team at our Central Bakehouse. Read how much cake to order per guest, how to keep bread fresh through Lahore summers and monsoon, how to plan an Eid dessert table, and where nan khatai comes from. Every post is dated and updated when our advice changes.
What Is Nan Khatai? Its Story, Serving and StorageWhat nan khatai is, how its story is told across the subcontinent, how to serve it with chai, and how to keep it crisp in Lahore weather. 
How to Plan an Eid Dessert Table: Bakes, Mithai and TimingPlan an Eid or Chand Raat dessert table in Lahore: how much to order, mixing cakes with mithai and nan khatai, and a day-by-day ordering timeline.
How to Keep Bread Fresh in Lahore's Heat and HumidityWhere to store milky bread, brown bread and sourdough in Lahore's hot, humid months, how to freeze loaves well, and how to revive stale bread.
How Much Cake Per Guest? A 1, 2 and 4 lb Serving GuideHow many people a 1 lb, 2 lb or 4 lb cake serves, how to size tiers for a wedding or walima, and when to order in Lahore.