Breadmaking Mastery 3.0

Duration: 4.5 Hours

Step into the world of artisan bread making and explore the craft behind three European classics - the French Baguette, Sourdough Loaf, and Rye Bread. This hands-on workshop is designed for both enthusiasts and home bakers ready to deepen their skills and understanding of traditional bread-making methods.

Under expert instruction, you’ll learn the techniques that define each bread style - from shaping long, elegant baguettes to developing the complex flavour and natural leaven of sourdough, and crafting hearty rye loaves with rustic character. Along the way, you’ll explore fermentation science, hydration balance, and how flour choice impacts crumb and crust.

This workshop is a journey into time-honoured baking traditions, giving you the opportunity to experience how subtle adjustments in handling, temperature, and proofing transform dough into beautiful, flavourful bread.

• French Baguette - Learn the art of shaping, scoring, and steam-baking for that signature crisp crust and open crumb.
• Sourdough Loaf - Discover the process of working with natural starters, proper fermentation, and baking with character.
• Rye Bread – A robust, earthy loaf rich in flavour and nutrition, perfect for pairing with cheeses or smoked meats.

- Step-by-step instruction from a professional instructor.

- Hands-on experience with shaping, scoring, and baking techniques.

- Insights into wild fermentation, hydration control, and flour ratios.

- Freshly baked breads to take home.

- Printed recipes for all breads covered in class.

- The knowledge and confidence to bake artisan breads with professional results at home.

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