What: A baking class with the bounties of summer plus a sensory tasting with beverage pairing
When: Sunday August 3, 2025 from 11 AM to 3:30 PM
Where: Brot Bakehouse School and Kitchen, Fairfax Vermont
About: open to all!
Costs: $150
Level: Everybody is welcome
For registration click on "buy tickets" below
Inspired by nature, we will take a deep dive into the boundless possibilities for incorporating peak season berries into naturally leavened baking and pastry creations, both sweet and savory.
Starting the class with a healthy berry smoothie booster we are ready to learn how to make a traditional German Berry Sheet Cake and a Berry Focaccia – both made entirely with natural sourdough.
Then we dive into pastry making with a naturally gluten-free Blueberry Elderberry Almond Cake, perfect for breakfast and potlucks.
Looking for that special summer cake? Anna will show us how to make a plant-based Black Currant Cheesecake that is visually stunning, yet surprisingly simple and quick.
During the class we will explore techniques for baking with fresh fruits, whole grains and nut flours, and incorporating sourdough into pastries and breads. Our sensory tasting at the end of the class will explore flavor profiles and pairings. Taste the bold flavors of berries with their acidity and sweeteners, learn to pair berries with colorful, smooth creams and fillings, and to decorate with summer flowers.
This class will enhance every baker's skillset, from beginner to advanced. All participants will receive a handout with recipes and detailed baking steps of our creations.
The class will include a tour of the fruits and wild edibles growing around the bakehouse, like Aronia, Elderberry, Gooseberry, Blueberry, Black Currant, Red Currant and Raspberry varieties.
Join us for a Vermont summer day in a beautiful setting, celebrating the joys of baking with berries!
- Full Payment is due upon registering for a class. We understand that there will be circumstances whereby you will need to cancel your course or change the date. Given 30 days or more notice we are happy to offer a full refund or a credit towards another class or workshop at Brot Bakehouse School and Kitchen.
- If we need to postpone or cancel a class either a full refund will be given, or you can use your payment as a credit towards any future class. We reserve the right to cancel or postpone a class should the minimum number of participants not be reached or if we have to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances like illness, travel or other reasons.
- If you need to cancel 30 days or more before class date, a full refund minus Eventbrite fees (10% of ticket price) will be offered. We are also happy to offer a full amount credit towards another class; valid for 3 years.
- If you need to cancel 4-29 days before class date a full refund minus Eventbrite fees (10% of ticket price) will be offered if we can fill your spot in the class. Otherwise no refund can be offered, but we are happy to offer a class credit towards another class at Brot Bakehouse School and Kitchen.
- If you need to cancel 3 days or less hours before class no refund can be issued.