Italian Bread & Sweets with Lievito Madre

Sunday, January 31, 2026 | 10:00AM - 4:00PM

$249.00 Per Station (Suitable for Dynamic Duos- see below for more details)

Discover the art of traditional Italian baking in this immersive 6-hour, hands-on class dedicated to mastering Lievito Madre. Perfect for both enthusiastic home bakers and those looking to expand their sourdough skills, this workshop guides you through mixing, shaping, fermenting, and baking a beautiful selection of classic Italian breads and cookies — all crafted start to finish by you.

✨ What You’ll Make:

• Pane Toscano (Tuscan Bread)
  Learn the fundamentals of hydration, gluten development, shaping, and scoring as you prepare this iconic salt-free loaf known for its rustic flavor and chewy crumb.

• Sweet Brides Bread with Raisins (Pane delle Spose / Pan dei Sposi)
  Work with enriched doughs featuring raisins, orange zest, and lemon zest. You’ll explore fermentation timing, dough handling, and decorative shaping techniques.

• Schiacciata all’Uva (Tuscan Sweet Focaccia)
  Create a fragrant, rustic sweet focaccia topped with grapes or raisins while mastering gentle shaping, topping distribution, and flavor integration.

• Cantucci Toscani with Lievito Madre Discard
  Transform Lievito Madre discard into traditional twice-baked almond cookies, learning how to reduce waste while enhancing flavor and texture.

📘 Class Highlights:

• Complete hands-on production of all breads and cookies during the session.

• Guidance on Lievito Madre care, feeding, and maintenance.

• Practical tips for fermentation management, dough strength, shaping, and baking.

• You’ll leave with newfound confidence — plus a bag full of freshly baked Italian treats.

Join us for a day of flour, culture, and unforgettable aromas as you bring the heart of Italian baking into your own kitchen!

This class is suitable for the following Dynamic Duo types:

YES: Parent/Grandparent & Child

YES: Couples (live in the same household)

YES: Friends (you will share all equipment/ingredients for 1 recipe/batch…we let you rock, paper, scissors if the recipe doesn’t divide equally.)

*What is a Dynamic Duo? It’s basically two buddies sharing the same workstation at no extra charge. You share all equipment and ingredients for a single batch of whatever we’re making that day. (Don’t worry, we won’t stick you with some random stranger- if you want to fly solo, you’ll have the station (and all the yummy food) all to yourself!)

We provide all ingredients, supplies, and tools required for use during each class. Best of all you get to take home whatever tasty treats you make - we provide all boxes/packaging.

Please wear comfortable shoes (stools will be provided) and have long hair tied back. For the comfort of all our students and staff, we ask that you refrain from wearing strong perfume or cologne. You may wish to bring a cardigan or sweater as the kitchen is kept at 68F.