Brickyard Bakery & Academy

Brickyard Bakery & Academy stands out as a Community Interest Company operating from the North York Moors market town of Guisborough, where Master Baker Ed leads classes with infectious enthusiasm in a working bakery environment. This unique setup combines commercial baking expertise with dedicated teaching, creating an authentic learning experience in the heart of Teesside.

The academy covers substantial ground across Bread Making, International Baking, Pastry, Patisserie, and Pizza & Focaccia, with courses designed for everyone from complete beginners to those seeking advanced techniques. Each full-day workshop follows a relaxed, hands-on format lasting five and a half hours, complete with coffee and pastries on arrival, refreshments throughout, and a buffet lunch.

The bread making progression begins with an introduction course from £120, where participants master fundamental kneading and shaping techniques under Ed's gentle guidance. Those ready to advance can tackle sourdough techniques and bread science in the next level course. International specialities shine through dedicated Italian and French bread workshops - the Italian session teaches ciabatta, focaccia and pizza making, whilst the French course covers classic baguettes, rustic pain de campagne, traditional fougasse and buttery brioche.

The patisserie workshop teaches essential lamination, folding and rolling skills needed for creating fresh puff pastry, with participants taking home croissants, pain au chocolat, Danish pastries and palmiers. Families can join Junior Bakers sessions from £10, where children over eight work alongside adults in two-hour sessions led by a qualified early years practitioner, exploring pizza, pastry and healthy snacks.

The academy suits anyone seeking comprehensive baking education in an authentic bakery setting, from beginners wanting fundamental skills to experienced bakers pursuing specific international techniques.

Reviews

Location

4-6 Westgate, Guisborough TS14 6BA, Teesside

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

Equipment

Lodge Cast Iron Dutch Oven

The best affordable way to bake artisan-quality loaves at home.

~£65View 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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