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SOURDOUGH BAKING AND CULINARY SKILLS
2 DAY MASTERCLASS
Join us for an immersive 2-day masterclass where students will delve deeply into the art of sourdough baking and essential culinary skills.
This comprehensive workshop is designed for both beginners and seasoned bakers, offering a unique opportunity to explore the science and creativity behind sourdough. Participants will learn not only how to create and maintain their own sourdough starter but also how to harness the magic of fermentation to achieve flavorful, crusty bread.
Through hands-on practice and expert guidance, you'll gain the confidence to elevate your baking skills and impress friends and family with delightful homemade creations.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MASTER CLASS
Expert Instruction: Learn from a professional artisan baker with a background from the Institut Escoffier Bakery School, bringing years of experience and expertise.
Award-Winning Chef: Benefit from the knowledge of an award-winning chef, ensuring high-quality training and insights.
Hands-On Experience: Engage in practical baking sessions with expert guidance.
Small Class Size: Personalized attention to enhance learning.
Recipe Book: Take home a comprehensive guide with all the recipes and techniques.
Essential Tools: Receive a proofing basket, bread bag and scoring knife to elevate your baking.
Collaborative Learning: Work with peers to develop unique recipes and enhance creativity.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Sourdough Starter Creation: How to make and maintain your own sourdough starter.
Feeding Techniques: Best practices for nurturing your starter for optimal baking.
Proofing Methods: Understanding proofing and its significance in bread-making.
Baking Techniques: Skills to bake perfect sourdough bread, including scoring for aesthetics.
Making Your Own Sourdough Bread: Step-by-step guidance on crafting your unique sourdough loaves.
Focaccia Creation: Learn how to make your own focaccia and how to decorate it beautifully on top.
Collaborative Recipe Development: Share and create recipes collaboratively with fellow participants.
WHO TO ATTEND
This masterclass is suitable for anyone who wants to begin their sourdough journey, including complete beginners, home bakers curious about fermentation, health-conscious individuals, and those interested in learning foundational techniques and plant-based options.
Beginners: Perfect for those with little to no sourdough experience. You will learn the fundamentals step by step, building confidence in creating and maintaining your own sourdough starter and baking your first loaves.
Home Bakers: Ideal for enthusiastic home bakers who want to understand the basics of sourdough fermentation and master essential techniques to bake beautiful, flavorful bread at home.
Health-Conscious Individuals: Great for those looking to adopt healthier baking habits by learning how natural fermentation can improve digestibility and how to use wholesome, nutritious ingredients.
Plant-Based Recipe Enthusiasts: If you’re interested in plant-based baking, this workshop will introduce you to naturally leavened breads and simple recipes that align with a plant-forward lifestyle.
Curious Food Lovers: Anyone passionate about learning traditional baking methods and exploring the magic of fermentation will enjoy this hands-on introduction to sourdough.
Aspiring Artisan Bakers: If you dream of baking rustic, artisan-style bread from scratch, this Level One masterclass will give you the essential knowledge and practical skills to get started with confidence.
DAY 1: FOUNDATION OF SOURDOUGH
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Understanding fermentation and its importance
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Overview of ingredients and too
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Step-by-step guide to creating a sourdough starter
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How to feed and maintain your starter
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Feeding the Starter
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Techniques for nurturing your starter for optimal results
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Proofing Techniques
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Lunch Break ( Lunch included)
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Understanding proofing and its role in bread-making
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Hands-on practice with a focaccia (a traditional Italian bread)
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Q&A session
DAY 2: BAKING & CULINARY CREATION
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Scoring techniques
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Techniques for baking perfect sourdough bread
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Sourdough Bread Baking: Final touches and baking your sourdough loaves.
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Lunch Break ( Lunch included)
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Focaccia Baking: Hands-on experience making focaccia, including decoration techniques.
JOIN WITH YOUR HELPER?
With just an additional 300 MOP, you may bring your domestic helper (holding a valid work visa) to attend the masterclass as an observer. This fee includes her participation as well as lunch for both days.
MEET THE TRAINER
ANDREEA APOSTOL
Andreea is a professionally trained chef and culinary educator with over a decade of experience in plant-based cuisine, baking, and fermentation. Her passion for sourdough led her to further specialize as a French baker and pastry chef at The Institut Disciples Escoffier in Hong Kong, deepening her expertise in artisan bread and advanced baking techniques.
She has trained over 1,000 students internationally, conducted masterclasses at the Culinary Academy, and served as a culinary trainer and guest speaker at numerous wellness and gastronomy events. Her approach combines technical precision with creativity, focusing on wholesome ingredients and the art of natural fermentation.
With her warm teaching style and deep knowledge of sourdough, Chef Andreea will guide you step by step through the process, helping you build confidence and master the craft of artisan bread baking.
HOW TO BOOK
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When you decide to book, you will be redirected to our secure online store, where you can select from several payment options, including Credit Card and Mpay (for Macau only).
Once your transaction is complete, you will receive an email receipt, along with any additional information related to the training or course you have purchased.
Please note that a fee may be incurred depending on the payment method and card used. This fee will be displayed during checkout, before you finalize your payment.
