How to Lochner v. New York

What You Need to Know

Lochner v. New York, 198 U.S. 45 (1905), was a landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court holding that a New York State statute that prescribed maximum working hours for bakers violated the bakers' right to freedom of contract under the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The decision has since been effectively overturned.

Steps

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   Vienna Bread (Austria): Creates characteristic crisp crust

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   Brioche (France): Develops rich, buttery texture

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   Challah (Jewish tradition): Achieves golden crust and tender crumb

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