Bread baking: Knead to Know @ Oxford Street

Roll up your sleeves and dive into the world of bread baking with this comprehensive, hands-on class designed to build your confidence from the ground up. Over three hours, you’ll learn the foundations of baking, from understanding yeast to mastering next-level kneading and proving techniques. You’ll mix, knead, and prove dough like a pro as you create two loaves from scratch, discover essential principles of bread baking, and pick up helpful tips for shaping dough. You’ll also transform pre-proved wholemeal dough into your own mini loaves and create a showstopping antipasti-stuffed picnic loaf that’s guaranteed to impress. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll work at your own cooking station, with all ingredients, equipment, and aprons provided, plus a digital recipe pack to help you recreate everything at home.

Once the baking is complete, enjoy the fruits of your labor by tucking into your freshly baked wholemeal loaves at the dining table, turned into an unforgettable BLT with crispy bacon, crunchy lettuce, and sweet tomatoes. You’ll also sample fresh rosemary focaccia and take your focaccia and picnic loaves home to enjoy later. A complimentary glass of bubbles or a soft drink is included, with water provided throughout and additional drinks available for purchase. The class is designed for active participation only, with solo participants potentially paired with another guest, and the duration includes demonstrations, hands-on baking, and time to eat together, making it a fun, educational, and rewarding baking experience from start to finish.