Course Overview

On this half-day Easter baking course you'll learn to make a wide variety of traditional favourites with a Philleigh Way twist! From traditional Easter biscuits to our take on simnel cake and hot cross buns. At the end of this fun, seasonal course, you'll be heading home with a bag full to bursting with scrumptious treats to share with friends and family this Easter (if they last that long!).

With baking enjoying a resurgence in popularity thanks for programmes such as The Great British Bake Off, this course gives students a sound grounding in a wide range of baking and decorating skills. No prior baking experience is necessary.

Tutor: Christine Hawker

Duration: 09:30-13:30

Max student to tutor ratio: 8/1

Course Details

Welcome: Meet your tutor and see for yourself the Philleigh Way farmhouse cookery school and garden. Enjoy a morning tea or coffee.

The Morning: It's an action packed morning with four demonstrations and practical sessions. All equipment is provided for you along with tea and coffee and delicious Philleigh Way treat mid-morning.

Close: Have a chat with fellow course attendees and members of the Philleigh Way team. This is a guide to the days activities and may vary depending on the season as well as the group's interest.

Sample bakes

• Easter Biscuits
• Simnel Muffins
• Hot Cross Buns
• Indulgent Chocolate Cakes
• Skills
• Mixing
• Baking
• A variety of icing and decorating techniques

Age: We would advise that this course is only really suitable for 12 years of age and upwards. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

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