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The Cotswolds Baking Workshop
Banbury, Oxfordshire
·From £60.00 - £95.00·2h
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Fresh doughnuts straight from the fryer await at The Cotswolds Baking Workshop, where Susie runs hands-on baking classes from her home kitchen in Shutford, near Banbury. This intimate setting offers access to local Cotswolds producers and ingredients, bringing together the best of British, American and world baking traditions.
Classes span basic to advanced techniques across Bread Making, Cake Baking, International Baking and Seasonal Baking, with options for in-person, online or one-to-one tuition. The workshop accommodates diverse occasions from hen parties and date nights to corporate events and children's classes, with gluten-free and vegan options available.
The Delectable Doughnuts class from £60 teaches doughnut dough preparation, proper frying techniques, and filling methods for jam and custard varieties over two intensive hours. Those seeking broader skills can join Knead to Know from £95, a three-hour bread fundamentals course covering classic yeasted breads with flavour variations, Irish soda bread, and Italian focaccia using professional techniques.
International specialities feature prominently, with the Italian Baking: La Seconda Edizione class from £95 exploring maritozzi breakfast buns filled with sweet cream, delicate baci di dama hazelnut biscuits sandwiched with chocolate, and traditional dimpled focaccia. The Scandinavian Baking Workshop from £95 delves into Nordic traditions through Swedish cardamom buns, mumma cakes, semlor buns, and caramel slices, teaching authentic shaping techniques over three hours.
The Traditional Afternoon Tea class from £75 combines scone-making and mini cake decoration with the full experience of enjoying your creations alongside cucumber sandwiches, clotted cream and proper tea. This workshop suits bakers seeking both technical skills and cultural immersion in international baking traditions.
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Hillside, Ivy Ln, Shutford, Banbury OX15 6PD, Oxfordshire
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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.
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