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Artisan Bread Making

Course code: P02788

Subject area: Homecrafts

Study level: Part Time

Course level: U

Course details

Course time:

19:00 - 21:00

Days of week:

Tuesday

Course date:

4th Nov 2025 - 2nd Dec 2025

Course location:

The Cherwell School

Contact details

Phone:

01235 555 585

Join us and learn how to bake a Country Loaf, Breadsticks , Sandwich Loaf, Baguettes, Focaccia , Brioche, Ciabatta, Simple Pumpernickle , Pain de Campaigne, that will be the envy of all major High Street Bakeries.
Over the course you will develop your home baking skills while learning the science behind bread making using only 4 ingredients and at least 6 hours to rise.

Flour, water, salt and yeast : these are the only 4 ingredients to make flavoursome, healthy artisan breads! Artisan Bread does not use preservatives and is full of flavour and texture.

Our tutor will show you how to make the dough on the night of your lesson but you will take it home to allow a slow fermentation for a better final product.

The tutor will give plenty of instructions for you to bake at home independently using your domestic oven.

Please bring the following with you each week: A mixing bowl A tea towel Cling film A scale A measuring jug A dough scraper

For the first session you will also need to bring the following: • 250g strong white bread flour • 50g whole meal flour • 3g fresh yeast (or 2g dried yeast ) • 195g water • 6g salt Optional: pumpkin and sunflower seeds

In order to avoid disappointment, it is advisable to enrol at least 2½ weeks prior to the course starting. We will confirm course information two weeks prior to the start date. Free parking onsite, bus stop outside. Bring own refreshments if needed. No class during half term.

What next?
Oxfordshire Adult Learning offer a wide range of similar workshops and courses, please check our website for further information.
Entry criteria
No prior baking or cooking skills are required. This course is open to all abilities
Fee information
The cost of the ingredients for each session is likely to be approximately £5. You will be advised about what to purchase for the next week at the end of each session

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

19+ Fee:

£96.00

19+ Reduced Fee:

£48.00

Learning & method assessment
As this is a non-accredited course, informal methods of assessment will be used.
Your learning will be assessed individually over the term via the monitoring of cooking and baking practices, tasting of your dishes, questions and answers. You will have to opportunity to watch demonstrations and be offered ongoing advice to help improve your skills. To track your progress and achievement you will be required to complete a short document.