Cambridge Cookery & Wine School

In the heart of Cambridge's academic quarter, Cambridge Cookery & Wine School brings artisan bread making techniques to eager bakers in this city renowned for its scholarly traditions. The school specialises in hands-on classes covering everything from foundational bread skills to advanced sourdough techniques, with a particular strength in French viennoiserie and seasonal baking. The curriculum spans multiple skill levels, though complete beginners are encouraged to start with the comprehensive Beginners' Bread Master Class. This four-hour intensive teaches fundamental techniques through making white tin loaves, Scandinavian soda rye, rye rolls, and Swedish cinnamon buns, covering both fresh and dried yeast methods alongside the impact of different flours and proper proving techniques. Students leave with groaning bags of fresh bread and a thorough understanding of what makes good bread tick. The Croissants and Classic French Pastry Class takes bakers into more technical territory, teaching the laminated dough techniques behind croissants, pains au chocolat, and brioche. Under expert chef guidance, students master these impressive French pastries alongside baguettes Viennoise with various fillings. The Sourdough Master Class represents the school's most advanced offering, focusing on wild fermentation techniques for classic sourdough loaves, Swedish cinnamon buns made with starter, and crusty seeded rolls. Students create their own starter and leave with slow-rising dough to bake the following day. Seasonal offerings include parent-child Easter classes featuring hot cross bun snails and golden saffron plaits. The school suits dedicated bread enthusiasts ready for intensive, hands-on learning with skilled artisan bakers.

Reviews

Location

Cambridge Cookery School & Café School House Homerton Gardens, Purbeck Rd, Cambridge CB2 8EB, Cambridgeshire

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

Equipment

Matfer Bourgeat Exopat Mat

Professional silicone mat. Essential for macarons and laminated doughs.

~£25View on Amazon

Equipment

Thermapen ONE Thermometer

Professional-grade instant-read. Essential for chocolate and patisserie.

~£70View on Amazon

Book

The Pastry School - Julie Jones

Stunning step-by-step patisserie from a self-taught British baker. Tarts, entremets, choux - all achievable at home.

~£28View on Amazon

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