Bramble Bakes offers a range of workshops for all levels whether you are a complete novice or someone wanting to improve your technique.
Bramble Bakes now offers Gift Certificates for our Introduction to Sourdough workshop held in Speen. Please take a look at our bookings page for details.
Introduction to Sourdough workshops have a maximum of 6 participants so that you get plenty of attention and can leave full of confidence.
Intermediate Sourdough and More Adventures with Sourdough workshops have a maximum of 3 participants.
Workshops usually run twice a month. Please have a look at the current dates here.
I also run seasonal workshops so do keep checking back to see what is on offer.
I am happy to run additional workshops for groups of up to 6; perfect for team building days, or just getting together with friends to learn a new skill.
Introduction To Sourdough
Want to understand how you can bake and enjoy sourdough for yourself? Join us for an introduction that will equip you to start your sourdough journey at home. With clear and comprehensive notes, small workshops ensure you get plenty of attention in a relaxed environment
Workshop duration: 4 hours
Who is it for?
Anyone who is interested in learning to bake sourdough bread
Anyone who would like to feel more confident about their sourdough baking
What we will cover
What is sourdough, how to make and maintain your starter
Why it is worth making and eating – all the not too daunting science!
The role of each ingredient in making your loaf
How to make your levain, dough, including stretch and folding, shaping, proving and baking
What you will take home
A full set of notes and recipes
Two loaves to bake at home
A sourdough starter
Confidence to start your sourdough journey at home
What you need to bring
A jar for your starter
A 2lb loaf tin or banneton (I can supply for additional cost, please contact me)
A cotton napkin
Intermediate Sourdough
Workshop duration: 4 hours
Who is it for?
Anyone who is enjoying making sourdough and would like to explore using different techniques
What we will cover
Working with higher hydration doughs
Including additions into your dough to enrich and enhance
Adding butters and inclusions
Stretch and folding techniques
What you will take home
A full set of notes and recipes
A loaf and focaccia to bake at home
Confidence to explore more advanced techniques and recipes
What you will need to bring
A 2lb banneton or loaf tin plus liner ( a cotton napkin is fine)
More Adventures with Sourdough
Workshop duration: 4 hours
Who is it for ?
If you would like to learn the joy of baking with rye flour and find some great ideas to use up your spare sourdough discard this course is for you.
What we will cover
What is discard and how long can we keep it
Discard in bread making
Discard recipes including crispbreads, granola and cookies
What you will take home
Notes and recipes for using discard
Crispbreads, a loaf to bake and something sweet
What you need to bring
A 2lb loaf tin or banneton with a liner
A box to take home your baked goods
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