Introduction to Sourdough & Slow Fermentation

About

Come and learn the magic of sourdough with internationally renowned baker & author, Emmanuel Hadjiandreou.

Emmanuel is passionate about teaching bread making. Originally from South Africa, where he trained, he has worked all around the world. In the UK for Gordon Ramsey, the Savoy, Flour Power City Bakery, Daylesford Organics and Judges Bakery in Hastings, where he now lives.

Making the perfect sourdough can be challenging but with Emmanuel's expert guidance & expertise you will learn the necessary practical skills, knowledge and confidence to enable you to return home and recreate delicious pure nutritious loaves. He will guide you through the magic of wild yeast, making a starter culture and how to refresh it and care for it long after you have left the workshop.

During the day you will make a range of breads including:

Ciabatta
Rye
Organic white sourdough
You will also enjoy making your own sourdough pizza to enjoy with salad for lunch.
With a maximum of 8 in the class it is very hands-on with plenty of opportunity to ask questions. No experience of baking needed as the kneading, proofing, shaping and baking will all be explained fully.

The workshop starts promptly at 10am (Arrive anytime from 9.30am for tea/coffee and homemade cookies) and will run through until 4.30/5pm latest. Includes all refreshments, a homemade set two course lunch with wine, beer or soft drinks and afternoon tea/coffee.

There is no need to bring anything with you as everything you need for the day is provided and you will take home all the bread that you have made together with the recipes and instructions.

Signed copies of Emmanuel's books will be available to buy on the day.

How to Make Bread (which won a coveted Guild of Food Writers award)
Making Bread Together
How to Make Sourdough