
Enamelled cast iron pot
Amazon Basics · 5.7L · round, with lid
The biggest single change to how the loaf comes out.

Masterclass, Buckinghamshire
Bakery Masterclass at The Cottage Bakery offers expert-led, in-person baking classes held at The Cottage Bakery in Ampthill, catering to beginners and experienced bakers alike. They provide a professional bakery school environment with one-day courses covering bread-making, pastries, and cakes.
Comprehensive bread making courses cover everything from sourdough techniques to seasonal specialities like Christmas and Easter baking. Classes blend traditional European methods with English baking traditions, often combining bread skills with cake making. Suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced.
The Cottage Bakery, 61-63 Dunstable St, Ampthill, Masterclass MK45 2NQ, Buckinghamshire
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Three of the eight things I use for sourdough in my own kitchen. I own every one of them, and the photos are mine.

Amazon Basics · 5.7L · round, with lid
The biggest single change to how the loaf comes out.

ifsecond · two oval cane baskets · covers included
A little structure goes a long way.

BOMATA · 0.1g precision · 5kg · USB-C charging
They read down to 0.1g, so one set of scales covers everything.
The full list covers what to buy first, what can wait, and what you can skip.
See all 8 things I use for sourdoughInformation last checked: March 2026

Bedford, Buckinghamshire
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Food hygiene rating
Good
Inspected 28 February 2025
New rating pending
Getting there
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Practical details
Venue features