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Enamelled cast iron pot
Amazon Basics · 5.7L · round, with lid
The biggest single change to how the loaf comes out.
The Cow Barn
Royston, Hertfordshire
·From £120.00·4h
The Cow Barn, based at Bury Farm Parlour in Nuthampstead, Hertfordshire, is a cookery school and workshop venue run by Miranda and Trevor, offering courses, workshops, and pop-up dinners. As Miranda puts it, 'sharing cooking skills with others is such a great way to explore new ideas and, for me, feeding people is an expression of love.'
Heart-healthy baking and sugar-free treats take centre stage, with specialised half-day workshops covering nutritious alternatives to traditional recipes. Classes run from £120 and focus on creating delicious cakes and sweet treats without compromising on health or flavour.
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Farm, The Cow Barn Bury, Nuthampstead, Royston SG8 8NG, Hertfordshire
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Keep baking sourdough at home
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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Oval bannetons
ifsecond · two oval cane baskets · covers included
A little structure goes a long way.
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Digital scales
BOMATA · 0.1g precision · 5kg · USB-C charging
They read down to 0.1g, so one set of scales covers everything.
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See all 8 things I use for sourdoughInformation last checked: March 2026
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Very good
Inspected 22 February 2023
Food hygieneGood
FacilitiesGenerally satisfactory
ManagementGenerally satisfactory
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5
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Inspected 22 February 2023
Food hygieneGood
FacilitiesGenerally satisfactory
ManagementGenerally satisfactory
Food Standards Agencyfood.gov.uk ↗
Practical details
Accessible facilities
Venue features
Class format
£120.00