Leaven Heaven: Sourdough Masterclass For One At Cookery School At Little Portland Street

Leaven Heaven: Sourdough Masterclass For One At Cookery School At Little Portland Street

Fitzrovia, London

£300
Valid for 1 years

“It was excellent. Have been baking sourdough for a while now but Dan was able to simplify some of the techniques whilst retaining the principles of sourdough baking.” Chris

Why we love it

Dan Lepard is an Australian baker, food writer, photographer, television presenter and celebrity chef - and was a judge on the first series of the Great Australian Bake Off! He's best known for his innovative takes on historical baking methods - sourdough being the perfect example. With Dan's expert guidance, in this sourdough masterclass you'll learn to achieve the crust and crumb, taste and texture you've always wanted.

What's Included?

  • Enjoy a hands-on sourdough masterclass for one with Dan Lepard at Cookery School at Little Portland Street including breakfast and lunch
  • Partake in step-by-step demonstrations as you learn how to create and keep a healthy leaven
  • Discover how to use the correct bread-making techniques such as mixing, kneading, shaping, and baking the perfect loaf
  • Pause for a lunch of La Fromagerie cheeses, paté, salad and Dan’s homemade bread
  • Create a variety of breads and a pot of leaven to take home

Description

Renowned baker and author, Dan Lepard, leads this masterclass with innovation and passion. His demonstrations are full of humour, fun and packed with interesting and relevant information. As a regular contributor to The Guardian and Delicious Magazine, Lepard has also been sought after to join the judging team on the first series of The Great Australian Bake Off.

During the bread making course, you will learn the basics of bread making, covering the different types of flours, yeasts and techniques behind kneading and baking so that you can leave a fully capable and confident bread maker. You’ll discover how to use the correct bread-making techniques such as mixing, kneading, shaping, and baking the perfect loaf as well as how to create and keep a healthy leaven, the sourdough starter.

To start your day, you’ll be invited to a Cookery School breakfast, followed by a hands-on demonstration with Dan Lepard, detailing the origins of sourdough and how to perfect it – right from the starter to the crust. The sourdough process is one that requires patience and intuition and this is something that is focused on during the masterclass.

After a Cookery School lunch, you’ll continue to discover more about the artistry of sourdough with an afternoon question and answer session. On completion of the day, you’ll have a fresh pot of leaven and a variety of loaves to take with you to enjoy at home.

Description

Renowned baker and author, Dan Lepard, leads this masterclass with innovation and passion. His demonstrations are full of humour, fun and packed with interesting and relevant information. As a regular contributor to The Guardian and Delicious Magazine, Lepard has also been sought after to join the judging team on the first series of The Great Australian Bake Off.

During the bread making course, you will learn the basics of bread making, covering the different types of flours, yeasts and techniques behind kneading and baking so that you can leave a fully capable and confident bread maker. You’ll discover how to use the correct bread-making techniques such as mixing, kneading, shaping, and baking the perfect loaf as well as how to create and keep a healthy leaven, the sourdough starter.

To start your day, you’ll be invited to a Cookery School breakfast, followed by a hands-on demonstration with Dan Lepard, detailing the origins of sourdough and how to perfect it – right from the starter to the crust. The sourdough process is one that requires patience and intuition and this is something that is focused on during the masterclass.

After a Cookery School lunch, you’ll continue to discover more about the artistry of sourdough with an afternoon question and answer session. On completion of the day, you’ll have a fresh pot of leaven and a variety of loaves to take with you to enjoy at home.

Additional Information

This experience must be booked within 6 months of purchase, but you can choose to go any time within 1 year.

Availability:

This experience is available:

  • Classes are available on selected dates throughout the year (typically monthly). Exact availability will be provided by your Truly concierge at the time of booking

This experience is not available on bank holidays and other special occasion days such as Valentine’s Day.

Other Useful Details:

Bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least 4 weeks in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.

Additional Information

This experience must be booked within 6 months of purchase, but you can choose to go any time within 1 year.

Availability:

This experience is available:

  • Classes are available on selected dates throughout the year (typically monthly). Exact availability will be provided by your Truly concierge at the time of booking

This experience is not available on bank holidays and other special occasion days such as Valentine’s Day.

Other Useful Details:

Bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least 4 weeks in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.

What's Included?

  • Enjoy a hands-on sourdough masterclass for one with Dan Lepard at Cookery School at Little Portland Street including breakfast and lunch
  • Partake in step-by-step demonstrations as you learn how to create and keep a healthy leaven
  • Discover how to use the correct bread-making techniques such as mixing, kneading, shaping, and baking the perfect loaf
  • Pause for a lunch of La Fromagerie cheeses, paté, salad and Dan’s homemade bread
  • Create a variety of breads and a pot of leaven to take home

Why we love it

Dan Lepard is an Australian baker, food writer, photographer, television presenter and celebrity chef - and was a judge on the first series of the Great Australian Bake Off! He's best known for his innovative takes on historical baking methods - sourdough being the perfect example. With Dan's expert guidance, in this sourdough masterclass you'll learn to achieve the crust and crumb, taste and texture you've always wanted. Read full description

Description

Renowned baker and author, Dan Lepard, leads this masterclass with innovation and passion. His demonstrations are full of humour, fun and packed with interesting and relevant information. As a regular contributor to The Guardian and Delicious Magazine, Lepard has also been sought after to join the judging team on the first series of The Great Australian Bake Off.

During the bread making course, you will learn the basics of bread making, covering the different types of flours, yeasts and techniques behind kneading and baking so that you can leave a fully capable and confident bread maker. You’ll discover how to use the correct bread-making techniques such as mixing, kneading, shaping, and baking the perfect loaf as well as how to create and keep a healthy leaven, the sourdough starter.

To start your day, you’ll be invited to a Cookery School breakfast, followed by a hands-on demonstration with Dan Lepard, detailing the origins of sourdough and how to perfect it – right from the starter to the crust. The sourdough process is one that requires patience and intuition and this is something that is focused on during the masterclass.

After a Cookery School lunch, you’ll continue to discover more about the artistry of sourdough with an afternoon question and answer session. On completion of the day, you’ll have a fresh pot of leaven and a variety of loaves to take with you to enjoy at home.

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Description

Renowned baker and author, Dan Lepard, leads this masterclass with innovation and passion. His demonstrations are full of humour, fun and packed with interesting and relevant information. As a regular contributor to The Guardian and Delicious Magazine, Lepard has also been sought after to join the judging team on the first series of The Great Australian Bake Off.

During the bread making course, you will learn the basics of bread making, covering the different types of flours, yeasts and techniques behind kneading and baking so that you can leave a fully capable and confident bread maker. You’ll discover how to use the correct bread-making techniques such as mixing, kneading, shaping, and baking the perfect loaf as well as how to create and keep a healthy leaven, the sourdough starter.

To start your day, you’ll be invited to a Cookery School breakfast, followed by a hands-on demonstration with Dan Lepard, detailing the origins of sourdough and how to perfect it – right from the starter to the crust. The sourdough process is one that requires patience and intuition and this is something that is focused on during the masterclass.

After a Cookery School lunch, you’ll continue to discover more about the artistry of sourdough with an afternoon question and answer session. On completion of the day, you’ll have a fresh pot of leaven and a variety of loaves to take with you to enjoy at home.

Opening Times

Classes are available on selected dates throughout the year (typically monthly). Exact availability will be provided by your Truly concierge at the time of booking.

Additional Information

This experience must be booked within 6 months of purchase, but you can choose to go any time within 1 year.

Availability:

This experience is available:

  • Classes are available on selected dates throughout the year (typically monthly). Exact availability will be provided by your Truly concierge at the time of booking

This experience is not available on bank holidays and other special occasion days such as Valentine’s Day.

Other Useful Details:

Bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least 4 weeks in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.

How it works

  • Choose your experience

    Treat yourself or share with someone you truly care about.

  • We arrange everything

    Our concierge will arrange everything, even the little extras.

  • Relax and enjoy

    Simply show up and savour the memory that will last a lifetime.

Leaven Heaven: Sourdough Masterclass For One At Cookery School At Little Portland Street