This fabulous experience is based from Lovingly Artisan Bakery situated in the heart of the Cumbrian Lake District National Park on the outskirts of Kendal. Lovingly Artisan is widely acknowledged as being one of the best bakeries is in the UK and often associated with being a proactive pioneer for Sourdough.  Aidan Monks has received many awards from The World Bread Awards,  including the Real Bread Campaign category winner, Tiptree Show Shoppers category winner and the People Choice Award.

Aidan will generously share his expertise, knowledge and passion for Sourdough and also explore the nutritious benefits to Sourdough. He is a very experienced trainer, baker and motivator, with comprehensive knowledge of which he will generously share. You will leave inspired, educated and addicted to bread making. This is a fantastic workshop which will give you the core information and much much more. Our bakery team will welcome you warmly and guide you throughout the day.

• You will learn …
• The benefits of Sourdough
• Why sourdough differs from other breads
• The equipment required to bake confidently at home
• How to make and maintain a Sourdough Starter
• The importance of good ingredients
• How to work with organic flour seasonally
• Professional bread mixing techniques
• How to mould confidently
• Dividing techniques ~ Aidan Monks tips and tricks!
• Preparing the oven
• The importance of oven temperatures
• How to identify when bread is ready – appearance and character

And much much more

You will learn the essentials of bread making and enjoy a mouthwatering baking demonstration.  Aidan and the team will guide you every step of the way,  give you encouragement, advice and answer all questions freely.

For further inspiration visit Aidan’s website here - http://www.lovinglyartisan.com/#/home/ or follow Aidan Monks on Twitter @lovinglyartisan