our classes
sourdough bread making classes
This hands on class is designed for both total beginners and those who have been working with sourdough for some time. Through baking three varieties of sourdough bread together we will explore the science behind long fermentation and learn a diverse range of mixing, shaping and baking techniques.
Throughout the day we will delve into conversations about our local and global food and farming systems, with a particular focus on the U.K grain economy. Lunch will be an opportunity to hone the skills we have worked on in the morning as you will be shaping and topping your own sourdough pizza. The class runs from 10am to 4-5pm, depending on the bread’s proofing time.
Reviews
‘I attended the one day sourdough course at Hylsten and loved it! We learned the basics of starters and bread making from Kate and Benji who were charming, relaxed and very knowledgeable and helpful. It’s a great day for anyone beginning to make their own bread, but equally for existing bakers who want to tweak their skills.
There’s a strong emphasis on sustainability and health too, as well as a visit to Fresh Flour to see their mills and products, all made with local and UK heritage wheats. On top of a delicious lunch, we left with a rye and focaccia we baked there, and our Country Sourdough to prove and bake at home. Can’t recommend this course enough to anyone interested in Sourdough’
-Karen
what to expect
The class includes freshly baked treats, tea and coffee throughout the day, a banneton, a sourdough mother to take home, and your very own freshly baked bread.
The cost is £155
If this cost is prohibitive in any way, please contact us at kate@hylstenbakery.co.uk to discuss a concessionary rate.
upcoming dates
1st August
26th September
24th October
21st November
To enquire about future dates, please email
kate@hylstenbakery.co.uk.
PIZZA CLASSES
Join us for our monthly Friday night pizza classes where Head Baker Will (and pizza maestro) will be taking you through all the steps needed to create delicous sourdough pizzas at home
Delving into how to create some seriously silky dough, the science of fermentation, the most delicious, quick and easy tomato sauce, and the finer details of cheese application (vegan options available)
You’ll be shaping and baking as many pizzas as you can get your hands on, alongside a plentiful supply of Exeter Brewery organic beer / delicious non-alcoholic alternatives.
The cost is £60
Includes Hylsten’s Sourdough Handbook to take home alongside our very own sourdough starter, plentiful pizza from the evening and dough that you will be mixing and shaping ready for your home pizza making adventures.
upcoming dates
7th August
11th September
25th September
23rd October
4th December
11th December
To enquire about future dates, please email
kate@hylstenbakery.co.uk.