Spend the day learning the art of proper British baking in Dorset, guided by Paul, a master baker with over forty years of experience. You’ll get hands-on with white, wholemeal and granary loaves, try shaping everything from rustic rolls to plaits, and even create a traditional saffron dough cake. While your bread bakes, you’ll explore the working watermill before the best part of all – tasting your freshly made creations.
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About the Experience
If you fancy rolling up your sleeves and getting stuck into some proper British baking, this full day course in Dorset is just the ticket. Your teacher for the day is Paul, a master of the craft with more than forty years’ experience, twenty of which have been spent passing on his skills to eager bakers just like you. Things start off with a relaxed chat over coffee as you go through the plan for the day, before diving straight into mixing, kneading and shaping. You’ll work with white, wholemeal and granary doughs, as well as having a go at the much-loved West Country saffron dough cake. Under Paul’s watchful eye you’ll learn to shape your bread into rolls, plaits, bloomers and cobs, while also picking up the secrets of fermentation that turn a good loaf into a great one. Once your creations are safely in the oven, there’s time to take a tour of the working watermill that hosts the course, giving you a real taste of traditional bread-making heritage. The grand finale comes, of course, with the tasting – the moment where all your hard work pays off in a warm, crusty, utterly delicious slice of real bread.
Requirements
The minimum age for this experience is 15.
Suitable For
Due to the nature of this experience, it is not suitable for spectators. The maximum group size for this experience is 5, however please remember this gift voucher is for one participant.
Duration
This full day baking experience will start at 10am and finish at 5:30pm. The experience is available throughout the year (subject to availability).
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 15 years
This product is not eligible for promotional discount codes.
Anything Else?
This course is perfect for anyone from beginners to those with some baking experience looking to enhance their skills. Whether you want to learn new techniques or perfect traditional recipes, this course caters to all levels.
Equipment & Clothing
Please wear comfortable clothing, aprons will be provided.
Weather
Your baking experience will not be affected by the weather.
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
