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Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of baking classes are available?

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  Classes range from sourdough and bread making to pastry, cupcakes, and gelato. Sourdough classes include the Sourdough Master Class in Sydney using a 26-year-old starter, and the Sourdough Masterclass in Queensland covering mixing, proving, shaping and baking. Bread-focused classes include Beginners Bread Making, Artisan Bread Making focusing on Ciabatta and Turkish breads, and Danish Dark Rye Bread workshops. Specialized classes cover choux pastry, buttercream decorating, chocolate hand tempering, and cheese making. Most classes are hands-on with take-home components.

• How long do baking classes typically run?

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  Class duration varies by type. Sourdough classes run approximately 2-3 hours, such as the Sourdough Masterclass with the Bread Social lasting 2 hours. Full-day comprehensive workshops like Redbeard Historic Bakery's Bread Baking Workshop cover kneading, shaping, proving, and oven techniques in a full day format. Zoom-based classes typically run 30-45 minutes. Specialty workshops like the Frosting & Fondant Decorating Workshop run 2 hours, while chocolate hand tempering classes run 1.5 hours.

• What do I take home from a baking class?

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  Take-home items depend on the class. Sourdough classes provide freshly baked bread you've made, shaped dough, and a bread starter culture for continued home baking. Bread-making workshops include recipes, baking instructions, and often 1 kilogram of organic flour. Cupcake and pastry classes let you take decorated cupcakes or pastries you've created. Gelato and cheese-making classes include recipes and sometimes starter cultures or ingredients to continue at home. Most classes provide printed recipes and instructions specific to the workshop.

• Are there age restrictions for baking classes?

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  Age requirements vary. Adult classes require participants to be 18 years or older, with some allowing teenagers accompanied by a paying adult. Free Kids Classes in Sydney require a minimum age of 5 years with a maximum of 4 children per booking. Buttercream and flower piping classes are designed for ages 16 and up. School holiday programs for chocolate making accommodate children aged 8-16, with private options available for younger children (under 8) in groups of 6 or more.

• What ingredients and materials are provided in classes?

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  Classes include different materials depending on focus. Bread classes provide flour and starter cultures. The Beginners Bread Making class includes an organic apron made from 100% Fairtrade cotton, organic coffee or tea, and 1 kilogram of organic flour to take home. Gelato classes provide all ingredients for the gelato you create. Cupcake decorating classes provide cupcakes to decorate. Cheese-making courses supply milk and cultures. Most classes provide all equipment needed during the session, though participants should confirm specific requirements when booking.

• Can I book a private or group baking class?

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  Private group bookings are available for select classes. The Adult Hand Tempering and Chocolate Making class can be held privately for 6 or more people at no extra charge, with dates arranged by calling the instructor. School holiday chocolate programs offer private group options for 6 or more children. However, the Free Kids Classes in Sydney do not permit group bookings, birthday parties, or multiple class bookings at one time. Contact the specific class provider to inquire about private booking options for your desired workshop.