Calling all Palo Alto Foodies! This is a great way to spend a Saturday morning, just minutes from our community. If you are a lover of great bread the way we are, don’t miss the Mayfield Bakery & Cafe French Baguette Baking Class on Saturday, February 27th from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Join Baker Josh Grünig for Mayfield’s very first artisan bread baking class geared towards the home baker.
You will learn the following techniques and more…
- How to properly measure
- Mixing techniques
- How to shape dough
- Proofing and Scoring
- Baking and how to use your home oven
- Steaming techniques
- How to make Poolish (starter)
At the end of the class, you will be able to go home with a wealth of new baking knowledge, a selection of breads, starter Poolish to use at home AND recipes. Make a day of it! Bring a friend and go for a swim, catch a pilates or yoga class at the OFJCC campus after your bake class. New to Palo Alto? If you’ve recently moved, this is a great way to meet someone that shares an interest in your local area.
The story behind Mayfield Bakery & Cafe is best summed up on their website: ‘Chef Gordon Drysdale and Pastry Chef Nancy Pitta combined their vision and love for food, which led them to the creation of Mayfield Bakery & Cafe. Together his love of savory dishes and her passion for all things pastry have resulted in a harmonious relationship of sweet and savory.’
Mayfield Bakery & Cafe is located in Palo Alto’s Town & Country Village. The price of this class is $65, exclusive of tax. To reserve your spot, please call them at 650.853.9200.
P.S. You don’t have to look far to find updates for Mayfield Bakery & Cafe…their Facebook Page is listed on Altaire’s Page as one of our local favorites!
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