The long wait during Lockdown 2020 to break through Melbourne’s Ring of Steel was certainly worth it in the end! What a magnificent day spent at the Redbeard Bakery in Trentham. An excellent teacher full of passion for his craft, John guided us through every aspect of the sourdough process with humour, patience and an unparalleled knowledge for the science of breadmaking, sustainability and the importance of local produce. At the end of the day, we were armed with a clear set of notes and our own leaven to set us on the path to making our own bread at home – not to mention an abundance of sourdough loaves baked in the wonderful Scotch Oven that left my car smelling deliciously aromatic for days. Many thanks to everyone at the bakery for making this an unforgettable experience and for spoiling us mercilessly.
The course was everything you want in a hands-on, cooking course experience. Well organised (even with covid restrictions in place) and professional but with great personal touches, John and his staff were incredibly welcoming and supportive of our enthusiastic group. We had heaps of time to touch, feel and smell the dough and he made time to answer all of our questions from the basic to the esoteric! John's deep knowledge and hearty generosity were front and centre throughout the day, and he easily instilled in us a passion for quality bread. I highly recommend this course for anyone, of any skill level, looking to learn about the true craft of bread making. There's so much to learn and it's so much fun!
What a wonderful experience starting off with fresh nice buns to start the day. John was such an amazing teacher throughout the day and answered questions and it was very hands on. A beautiful lunch and back to work. Wesr comfortable shoes and it gets quite hot in the bakery. A beautiful bounty to take home - I would highly recommend it.