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

Oldham, Greater Manchester
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Saddleworth Cookery School, set in the heart of the Saddleworth countryside in Greater Manchester, offers a broad spread of baking and cooking tuition pitched at three distinct audiences: children, adults, and workplace teams. The children's classes are designed to be genuinely fun while quietly building real kitchen skills, making them a brilliant option for young bakers who want to do more than just lick the spoon.
Adult classes take a hands-on, jump-in approach that suits complete beginners and those looking to dust off neglected skills alike, with tuition spanning bread making, pastry, cake decorating, and general baking across a range of class formats. The school's categories suggest a particularly well-rounded programme, with dedicated sessions covering everything from the satisfying craft of shaping a well-proved loaf to the patience and precision of cake decoration.
For groups, Saddleworth has developed a team building offer that uses the shared experience of baking together to create something more memorable than a conference room activity.
Gift vouchers are available, making any of the school's sessions a straightforward present for the baker in your life. The Saddleworth area itself lends the school a relaxed, away-from-it-all atmosphere that sits well with a day spent learning something practical and creative. Classes are run from the school's own dedicated premises, and the team can be reached directly by phone for anyone wanting to discuss which session would suit them best.
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Unit 11, Warth Mill, Huddersfield Rd, Diggle, Oldham OL3 5PJ, Greater Manchester
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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

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Food hygiene rating
Very good
Inspected 15 September 2026
Getting there
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Venue features
Also offers
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