Hylsten Bakery

From bread making to sourdough mastery, Hylsten Bakery offers specialised classes from their artisan bakery in Buckfastleigh, positioned on the edge of Dartmoor. This small, independent operation runs courses where participants learn directly from professional bakers who craft bread daily. The teaching centres on their comprehensive Sourdough Bread Making Classes, seven-hour sessions that welcome both complete beginners and those already familiar with wild yeast fermentation. Participants work through creating three different sourdough varieties, exploring mixing, shaping and baking techniques whilst examining the science that drives long fermentation processes. The classes extend beyond pure technique, incorporating discussions about local and global food systems with particular attention to the UK grain economy. Each session includes hands-on pizza making during lunch, where students shape and top their own sourdough bases to practise the morning's shaping skills. The comprehensive nature of these classes means participants receive substantial kit and provisions - everyone takes home their own banneton proving basket, a sourdough mother starter for continuing their bread making journey, plus their freshly baked loaves from the day. The experience includes freshly baked treats, tea, coffee and lunch throughout the seven hours. Classes cost from £155 and maintain the relaxed, educational atmosphere you'd expect from working bakers who understand both the craft and the broader context of artisan bread making. The setup suits anyone seeking thorough sourdough education in Devon's countryside, particularly those interested in sustainable food systems alongside traditional baking skills.

Reviews

Location

Devonia Site, Mardle Way, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0AG

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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