About This Class

There’s something truly special about enriched dough—soft, buttery, and lightly sweet, with a tender crumb that melts in the mouth. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the art of sweet bread baking, transforming simple ingredients into beautifully risen, bakery-worthy treats. We’ll begin with Cinnamon Buns, spiralled with warming cinnamon sugar and baked until golden and fluffy. Once cooled slightly, you’ll swirl over a luscious cream cheese frosting that melts into every ridge—sweet, tangy, and utterly irresistible. You’ll learn how to roll, shape, and proof your buns for that perfect rise and soft interior. Next, create elegant Chocolate Orange Brioche Fingers. This rich, buttery dough is delicately flavoured and shaped into individual portions, filled with dark chocolate and bright citrus notes for a classic flavour pairing. We’ll cover how to develop gluten properly in enriched dough, achieve a silky texture, and shape for a professional finish. As a special chef’s demonstration, you’ll also discover how to make a stunning Lemon & Poppy Seed Babka. Watch as layers of soft dough are spread, twisted, and braided to create its signature marbled effect—finished with a zesty glaze that enhances every swirl. You’ll gain the confidence to recreate this impressive centrepiece at home. Throughout the session, we’ll explore fermentation, kneading techniques, and the importance of patience in enriched doughs. Expect the comforting aroma of baking bread, hands dusted with flour, and trays of golden pastries ready to take home—beautifully boxed, without unnecessary single-use packaging. Dietary Info: This class is suitable for vegetarian diets. Unfortunately, it is not suitable for vegan or gluten-free requirements. Please let us know your dietary needs at the time of booking. Skills You’ll Learn: • Mixing and kneading enriched dough • Understanding proofing and fermentation • Shaping and rolling cinnamon buns • Making cream cheese frosting • Working with brioche dough • Balancing chocolate and citrus flavours • Braiding and shaping babka (demonstration) • Baking for a soft, tender crumb Details: • Duration: 3.5 hours • Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate • Prerequisites: None required Upcoming Class Dates: • Saturday 25th July 2026 • Sunday 30th August 2026 • Sunday 4th October 2026 • Thursday 29th October 2026 • Saturday 21st November 2026