Join Raluca Micu for a fun hands-on sourdough bread baking masterclass. You will be introduced to the basics of sourdough baking, starting with creating your own sourdough starter and how to keep it alive, learning how you can use your sourdough discard in different recipes, as to minimise waste and even bake your own sourdough discard seeded crackers. Raluca will take you through the whole process of dough making, discussing different flours, baker’s language and the tools you might need in the bread baking process. On the day you will learn how to make and bake a French baguette, a pain d’épi, ciabatta style loaf and a delicious focaccia, all freshly baked for you to take home! What you will learn during the day: How to make and maintain a sourdough starter How to use sourdough discard and you will bake sourdough discard seeded crackers The entire process of making a dough How to shape and bake a French baguette and a pain d’épi How to shape and bake ciabatta style loaf How to make and bake a focaccia What's included: Refreshments on arrival and available throughout the class Apron and all of the equipment required A recipe pack for you to take home after your class, your own loaves and a sourdough starter to continue your baking at home Hands-on experience getting to know all the the tips and tricks for a perfect loaf All ingredients provided and weighed out in advance for you A seasonal lunch you enjoy together as a class accompanied by a glass of wine or soft refreshments 10% discount on purchases made in store on the day of your class, including cookery classes. Excludes books, food, electrical items, gift vouchers and sale items We do all the washing up! Please note this class is not suitable for those with gluten allergies. Raluca Micu Raluca Micu is a passionate sourdough baker, with more than ten years of experience in home baking and running an artisan bakery in London called: OCTOBER 26 BREAD & BOOKS. She loves food, cooking with seasonal produce and teaching people how to bake. Follow her on IG at @readeatrebel
