David Leite
Wrote the 2008 New York Times piece that established the 36-hour rest as canonical.
Cited in 2 places
- Chocolate Chip Cookies/ Commentary
“The 36-hour rest is not a flourish. It is the difference between a cookie that tastes of raw flour and one that tastes of toffee.”
Perfection? Hint: It's Warm and Has a Secret — The New York Times (2008) - Chocolate Chip Cookies/ Argument
“The flour fully hydrates, sugars partially dissolve, and the dough develops a toffee depth that fresh dough cannot match.”
The Rest Period — argued for "36 Hours"