FALL 2022 CLASSES
Fun Italian Breads Series This Fall mini-series will include 3 classes spaced out in 2 week intervals. With a focus on FUN while learning, we'll progress through increasingly wetter doughs. Beginning with breadsticks @ 65% hydration, then focaccia @ 75%, we'll end with ciabatta @ 85%. Whether you are new to yeast breads or an experienced baker, we guarantee you'll have fun while learning some new recipes and techniques.
UPDATE: All classes listed below have met minimums
• Breadsticks - Tuesday evening - Sept 27 - 6:30 to 9 PM Room 152 @ Conard High School (West Hartford) >Register NOW< West Hartford Leisure Services @ 860-561-7510 for info
• Focaccia - Tuesday evening - Oct 11 - 6:30 to 9 PM Room 152 @ Conard High School (West Hartford) >Register NOW< West Hartford Leisure Services @ 860-561-7510 for info
• Ciabatta - Tuesday evening - Oct 25 - 6:30 to 9 PM Room 152 @ Conard High School (West Hartford) >Register NOW< West Hartford Leisure Services @ 860-561-7510 for info
All baking and cooking courses are hands-on participation-type classes. Click here to see COVID-19 requirements.
Fall 2021 Classes You Missed
• Pretzels - Tuesday evening - Oct 5 - 6:30 to 9 PM Room 152 @ Conard High School (West Hartford) >See Photos< West Hartford Leisure Services @ 860-561-7510 for info.
• Pierogi - Wednesday evening - Oct 27 - 6 to 8:30 PM Room 152 @ Conard High School (West Hartford) >Get Recipes< West Hartford Leisure Services @ 860-561-7510 for info
• NY Bialys - Tuesday evening - Nov 9 - 6:30 to 9 PM Room 152 @ Conard High School (West Hartford) >See Photos< West Hartford Leisure Services @ 860-561-7510 for info
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"Since I took your sourdough bread class this past fall, I've gone through 30 pounds of bread flour and have hooked my husband and son on that amazing bread. Great class!" - Judy H., New Hartford, CT
boldface courses are offered this season • Advanced Breadmaking Topics • Around the World in 60 Days on a Slice of Bread (now called International Breads) • Assorted Dinner Rolls • Assorted Sandwich Rolls • Bake-by-Weight • Best of Breads (recipes chosen by instructor) • Bread Favorites (recipes chosen by students) • Breads and Soups • Breads of the Americas • Breads of Brooklyn • Breads of Europe • Breads of France • Breads of Italy • Breads of the Mediterranean • Breads of Poland • Breads of the UK • Breads of Scandinavia • Breads of Spain & Portugal • Copycat Breads • A Few Famous Breads • Famous Oatmeal Bread • Fantastic Sticky Buns • Focaccia with Rosemary • Finger Breads (rolls, biscuits, muffins, etc.) • Fun with Sweet Dough • Getting Started with Sourdough • Great Sandwich Breads • Holiday Breads • Intermediate Breadmaking • Introduction to Rustic Artisan Breads • Introduction to Yeast Baking • Lactose-free Baking & Cooking • Let's Get Sconed • Mad about Muffins • Pizza - from Dough to Dinner • Pretzel Logic • Quick & Easy Breads • Rolling in Dough • Rustic Italian Breads • Tribute to The Great British Baking Show • Tribute to James Beard • Tribute to Tassajara • Whole Grain Breads • Worldly Flatbreads • Whole Wheat & Cinnamon