Bramblebakes

Sourdough workshops and seasonal baking classes form the heart of Bramblebakes, which operates from the Chiltern Hills near Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire. Founded by Kate, a baker with over ten years of experience working in cafes and community kitchens, the school draws on her focus on foraging and seasonal ingredients to create workshops that connect baking with the natural calendar. The sourdough programme spans skill levels from complete beginners to those ready for more advanced techniques. The four-hour Introduction to Sourdough workshop covers the fundamentals of working with wild yeast starter, providing students with comprehensive notes, two loaves to bake at home, and their own starter culture to continue the practice. Those ready to progress can join the Intermediate Sourdough class, which tackles higher hydration doughs and teaches stretch and fold techniques for incorporating additions like butters and inclusions into breads. Students leave with both a loaf and focaccia to bake at home. Seasonal workshops capture the flavours of specific times of year. The Hot Cross Buns workshop demonstrates the making, shaping and baking of sultana-filled, all-butter spiced buns over two relaxed hours, with participants taking home both finished buns and shaped dough ready for their own ovens. Each workshop includes detailed recipes with clear instructions for recreating the bakes at home. Classes from £70 include lunch for the longer sessions, and the rural setting offers private hire options for groups. The school welcomes children and corporate bookings alongside individual bakers seeking to develop their skills in a supportive, small-group environment.

Location

Arch Way, Speen, Princes Risborough HP27 0SB, Buckinghamshire

A few things we think are worth having if you want to keep baking at home.

Equipment

Le Creuset Cast Iron Bread Oven

Traps steam inside the pot, giving sourdough the burst it needs in the oven. The closest you can get to a professional deck oven at home.

£150-250View on Amazon

Equipment

Banneton Proofing Basket Set

Essential for shaping sourdough. Gives your loaves that beautiful spiral pattern.

~£18View on Amazon

Book

Tartine Bread - Chad Robertson

The sourdough bible. Start here if you're serious about bread.

~£28View on Amazon

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