About

The one-day Bread Making Course is designed to introduce participants to a wide range of delicious British and Continental breads and doughs, and give them the confidence to make them regularly at home. Baking bread might seem intimidating to many home cooks, but the course aims to completely demystify the process and show just how easy and rewarding it can be.

Skills

• Farmhouse Loaf
• Focaccia
• Ciabatta
• Pizza
• Cinnamon Buns
• Using different flours including wheat flour, rye flour and spelt

Following a demonstration for each, participants will practise how to mix and knead soft Continental dough and also tighter British doughs. Mixing and kneading is done by hand in order for participants to get the 'feel' of the dough as it develops, which is a key skill for bread making. This is a bit of a workout but it's very worthwhile – and course members always go home tired but smiling and with an impressive selection of bread that they have personally made.

The aim is not only to teach participants basic recipes, but equip them with an understanding of what makes the dough 'tick'. During the class, the subject will be thoroughly demystified, and all questions about bread will be welcomed, from baking to the nutritional and health benefits of various different types.

At the end of the day, participants will go home with a selection of their own delicious creations, plus a course booklet which includes all the recipes used and some guidance notes. The day also includes a fabulous lunch.

Please note that although Sourdough Breads will be discussed on this 'Artisan' course, they will not be made. Those interested in learning all about Sourdough Bread should look at the Sourdough Bread Course.