00:00 Ice water is not enough, so we must ice cube and the water.
00:03 So to control 24, 26, also depends on the environment.
00:07 Yeah, okay. Now we can start.
00:09 Meet Michael Tay, also known as Old Man Tay,
00:13 the mastermind behind many of Klang Valley's finest pastries.
00:18 Leading The Baker's Workshop,
00:20 an internationally renowned baking studio in Petaling Jaya,
00:24 Tay ranks among the country's top pastry consultants.
00:28 Students from around the globe flock to his classes,
00:32 driven by the social media frenzy surrounding his online persona.
00:36 What's different? See?
00:37 Oh!
00:38 These are different.
00:40 Old Man Tay now has close to 250,000 Instagram followers.
00:46 Since 2020, his videos have garnered millions of views,
00:49 captivating even non-bakers.
00:53 Most are drawn by his charming demeanour
00:55 and unique attention to variables like the weather and humidity,
00:59 details often overlooked when it comes to baking.
01:03 FMT Lifestyle recently had the opportunity to learn from the man himself,
01:08 uncovering the secrets behind his famous hand-rolled croissants.
01:13 The 59-year-old, who was originally a hairstylist,
01:16 discovered his passion for baking 20 years ago.
01:20 Today, teaching brings him even more fulfilment.
01:25 I started with just two or three students.
01:28 After maybe a few months, I'm full already.
01:32 Not only is Tay the owner of four bakeries in the Klang Valley,
01:36 he's also a consultant for many others and even supplies croissants to cafes.
01:42 And with demand booming,
01:44 Tay's sons have even jumped in to help with the classes,
01:47 mastering the art of pastry making alongside their dad.
01:51 After I started working as a baker,
01:54 then I slowly understand that maybe pastry is not just food,
01:58 it's more like an art, really.
02:00 Yeah, because you need to have a precise cutting, precise shape.
02:05 So, whether you're a novice, a home baker,
02:07 or are looking to upgrade your cafe,
02:10 head on over to The Baker's Workshop.
02:13 To find out more, check out the full article by logging on to FMT
02:17 and following us here.
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