What You’ll Learn
By the end of the course, you’ll understand:
- The fundamentals of making and baking craft bread using industrial strong white flour
- The key ingredients in bread: what they do and why they matter
- The essential principles behind proper dough development
- How to build strength and structure for tall, proud loaves
- How to add flavourful extras (seeds, nuts, olives and more) into or onto your dough
- How to shape dough confidently for maximum rise and oven spring
- How to get the very best from your home oven
- Why baking with steam is crucial for a crisp, shiny crust
- …and plenty more tips, tricks and baker’s secrets
What You’ll Make
During the course you’ll produce a fantastic collection of classic breads, including:
- Traditional tin loaf
- Bloomer
- The classic Cottage and Cob loaves
- Seeded rolls, knot rolls and decorative plaits
All the bread you bake is yours to keep and enjoy.
What’s Included
Your Back to Basics course includes:
- A relaxed six-hour hands-on breadmaking session in your home
- All ingredients and equipment
- Lots of time for questions and troubleshooting
- Every loaf and roll you bake
- Full recipes and detailed notes to continue your breadmaking journey at home
What You Provide
- A domestic oven
- Tea and coffee (optional, but always appreciated!)
Venue Options
- Your home
- A public space for larger groups
- School or community settings by arrangement
Timing
- Start: 9:30am (I arrive around 30 minutes beforehand to set up)
- Finish: Approx. 3:00pm — occasionally a little later, because natural dough has a mind of its own!
Price & Group Bookings
- Pricing is per student, with a minimum of two students (perfect for you and a friend).
- The course can be adapted for mini bakers, larger groups, events, and celebration parties — just get in touch to discuss your ideas.
- For in-home courses more than 30 miles from Strong White HQ, a small travel charge may apply.
Notes
- This course is not suitable for Coeliacs.
- Want to tailor the course to your needs? No problem — I’m always happy to customise your session.
Strong White Bakery School delivers across Kent — Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone, Thanet, and beyond. Get in touch to discuss your date and location.
