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– Arrival and welcome drinks
– The afternoon and evening are free for you to spend at your leisure
– Outline the history of leavened bread from the time of the Pharaohs to the present day
– Explaining the benefits of artisan baking, natural leavening, and retarded fermentation
– Dinner with the family at 8pm
Accommodation
The traditional townhouse
Mike and Lydia moved to the Lecrin Valley in Andalucia from the UK, and were overtaken by the beauty and fresh, lush regional produce available. However, they were missing one thing and that was good bread from back home. Following on from Lydia’s already proven recipe and technique for perfect croissants, Mike began an obsession with sourdough. And so their micro-bakery was born, the perfect place to master their favourite foods and share the experience with others. Although your focus of the course will be on the sourdough and other delicious baked goods, your hosts Mike and Lydia will be serving up an array of international foods during meal times, accompanied by amazing regional wines. All enjoyed together on the terrace surrounded by the mountains.
Mike and Lydia moved to the Lecrin Valley in Andalucia from the UK, and were overtaken by the beauty and fresh, lush regional produce available. However, they were missing one thing and that was good bread from back home. Following on from Lydia’s already proven recipe and technique for perfect croissants, Mike began an obsession with sourdough. And so their micro-bakery was born, the perfect place to master their favourite foods and share the experience with others. Although your focus of the course will be on the sourdough and other delicious baked goods, your hosts Mike and Lydia will be serving up an array of international foods during meal times, accompanied by amazing regional wines. All enjoyed together on the terrace surrounded by the mountains.
This unique baking course, tucked away off the beaten track in the village of Saleres in the spectacular heart of Andalucia, is set in a micro-bakery with charming accommodation in the baker’s family home.
Features
Accommodation in a lovely family home in a traditional townhouse in the unspoilt Lecrin Valley near Granada
Stay in a lovely ensuite double room in the main house, with built in wardrobes and stunning views, or in Casita Blanca, just two doors away, with a lovely double room with ensuite bathroom plus a kitchen and lounge area and splendid views.
All meals are taken in the main house where you can enjoy one of 3 terraces to relax, sun, and enjoy a drink or meal
Saleres is arguably the most authentic of the once-Moorish villages in the Valley
There are pPenty of opportunities to stroll around the fruit groves or along the footpath by the river
Andalucia’s 1,250 kilometre GR7 footpath passes directly through Saleres, offe
Fantastic place! I went here for one of their courses and loved every minute. The course was tailored to my individual needs and I learned loads across the five days. The fact this was in a stunning setting with a lovely, lovely family only made the experience even more special. I have done quite a few baking courses in the UK which have not come close to this. The fact that you stay means you can really cover off all parts of the baking process
Had a great time, learn the skills fast and warm and friendly welcome.
Can’t say enough about incredible time in Mike’s, Lydia’s, little Lara’s and Matthew’s home. Learning to make sour dough bread and baguettes/Mike and croissants/Lydia was so informative. Instructions, knowledge and techniques were only surpassed by their patience. Recommend to everyone - 5 star plus.
Great holiday with friendly family, sharing lots of sourdough baking and eating. Enjoyed walks from village beside orange and lemon orchards. Visited the Alhambra palace and an olive oil tour on my extra days. Home with lots of tips, my signature loaf, photos and happy memories.
- All levels from beginner to advanced bakers welcome
- Minimum age 18 with no upper age limit (under 18s accepted accompanied by an adult)
- All classes are taught in English
- This is a small, family-run bakery specializing in all things sourdough started by husband and wife, Lydia and Mike
- This school is a working micro-bakery which is separate from the main kitchen of the house
- It is perfectly fitted with hardwood topped, stainless steel catering tables, shelving, cleaning facilities, Rofco bread oven, and all the tools, equipment and best ingredients you will need to create perfect sourdough
- This is school caters up to four ‘bakers’ at a time, so groups are small and attention is very individual, and you can learn at your own pace (please enquire if you are a bigger group or need additional accommodation)
- You will learn by mirroring your teachers step by step, until you have mastered a technique
- The baking school and accommodation is all run by your hosts, who will be there for limitless advice in regards to baking, tips on the area, local activities, as well as anything you may need during your stay
Please note that making artisan bread is a long slow process, so lessons are nothing like the cookery lessons you normally come across. Not that it is ever boring - it is always good fun. It may look quite intensive (your hosts aim to give guests plenty of opportunity to master steps) but there is always lots of time during the preparation to go for a stroll around the pueblo or the campo, lounge on the terrace, take in some Netflix or have a nap!
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