In
these 2 day workshops we give bread the one thing it really needs if it is to
become great bread ...time. The focus will be on long fermentation processes which
give the bread flavour, digestibility, long life and better nutritional qualities.
Read an article published in Devon Life Magazine here.
Additionally
we will work with sourdough or naturally fermented dough which has had no yeast
added to it - just the natural process of fermentation. Sourdough,
or Naturally Fermented bread is making a comeback as people turn away from mass
produced bread and look for something with flavour, texture and greater nutritional
value. Our Sourdoughs are made with live 'Starters' which have been left to attract
natural yeasts. The bread ferments (proves) for a very long time during which
great flavours and acidity develop, the bread becomes more digestible, leading
to a more complex and interesting final loaf. We'll
makes breads with wheat and rye starters and overnight sponges (poolish and biga)
and we'll make a variety of very interesting and delicious breads. On a tyical
workshop we will make: 100% Rye, Blackbread with Caraway, Borodinsky, Pain
de Campagne, Ciabatta, Baguette, White Sourdough and Honey and Sunflower Bread.
We will always try to adapt the plan to suit the preferences of the students
attending the workshop. We
will explore how to create a 'Starter' and to to maintain it through regular refreshment.
We will look in depth at fermentation and how it effects the final result and
what ingredients to use for the best results. Suitable
for intermediate bread makers wishing to expand your repertoire and for professional
chefs looking to add great, home made bread to your menus.. Each course is limited
to 6 places to allow for maximum participation. £160.00 per person for two days.
Lunches and recipe pack included. 9:30 until 5:30 on the first day then 9:30 until
2:30 on day two. We
are giving our support to the Real
Bread Campaign run by Sustain. This aims to ensure that we do not lose the
skills and traditions of breadmaking and that evryone has access to great, healthy
bread. Go here to find out
more.
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