Hands-On Artisanal Breads Boot Camp

Spend a day in our kitchen exploring the techniques behind baking artisan breads in this hands-on class.

Menu: 

• Herbed Sourdough Focaccia with Honey Ricotta Spread 
• Sourdough Cheddar Scallion Twist 
• Japanese Milk Bread (Shokupan) 
• Honey Apple Challah Tea Ring 
• Chocolate Hazelnut Morning Buns 
• Soft Hawaiian Rolls

Skills covered in class:

• Mixing yeast dough
• Understanding ingredient functions
• Using a fed and discarded sourdough starter 
• Getting familiar with the tangzhong method
• Kneading
• Shaping dough
• Successful proofing
• Laminating techniques 
• Baking on a pizza stone
• How to tell when bread is done

In this hands-on class, students will be paired in groups of three to five and work together as a team to prepare the recipes.

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