Artisan Baking - Sydney

An introduction to the ancient art of artisan baking; including sourdough starters; mixing; hand-moulding and baking.Artisan baking is just that - a fine art! This Sydney class is about using slow processes and the best ingredients - it's the recipe for baking perfection. Learn everything from Starter cultures and why we 'proof'; to perfect food pairings for your breads - culinary wisdom you'll use all your life!Learn about the bread-making process; about live cultures; fermentation; hazards and troubleshooting... this isn't stuff you can read in a book! Then itƒ?û¶ù¶®s time to take what you've just learned and start mixing; kneading and 'hand-moulding'. Your masterpieces go into the oven then it's time for the grand tour of the bakery!Tasting sessions follow; where you discuss and test the matching of breads with cheeses and cured meats. And what's a tasting session without wine!? Included; of course...After all that you'll be bursting with knowledge; and you're welcome to take home your baked goodies and share your new found baking knowledge with anyone who'll listen about the amazing art you've learned!