Cooking experience days this informative, hand on course is a fantastic introduction to the fundamentals of baking. Draw on the expertise of a highly experienced professional as you knead white and wholemeal doughs, shape buns, and explore the peculiar alchemy of yeast and flour. Upon arrival, the small group will sit down to discuss the day’s programme over coffee. Your teacher, paul, has been involved in the industry for over forty years – twenty of which have been spent teaching courses like yours. Under his capable supervision, you’ll learn to bake buns using a ‘ferment’, in addition to white and wholemeal loaves. You’ll be tutored on dough development, proper proving and shaping, and discuss the merits of various ingredients. When your glazed creations head to the oven – and whilst you anxiously await their reappearance – you’ll enjoy a tour of the working watermill the class occupies, before the final test of your day’s labour – the tasting! The full day 'basics' baking course, in dorset, introduces the ingredients and techniques required to produce delicious, home baked goods. An experience days voucher makes a thoughtful gift for the aspiring bake off contestant in your family!