3 Days

On-site at your bakery

Pricing available upon request, including travel & accommodations if applicable

Artisan Bread Consulting

Our Artisan Bread Consulting Package is a focused 3-day training program crafted to elevate your bakery’s bread production with expert guidance and hands-on instruction. Whether you’re launching a new bakery or expanding your current lineup to include high-quality artisan breads, this training is designed to give you the tools, techniques, and confidence to succeed.

3-Day Artisan Bread Training Includes:

✔ Day 1: Flour, Formula & Fermentation

  • Selecting flours and ingredients for different bread styles
  • Working with yeasted preferments (pools, bigas, sponges)
  • Introduction to sourdough: starter care and fermentation control
  • Hydration levels and fermentation timelines
  • Temperature control and fermentation management

✔ Day 2: Mixing, Shaping & Retarding

  • Hand vs. machine mixing techniques
  • Shaping standards for boules, bâtards, baguettes, and specialty loaves
  • Retarding and proofing schedules for flavor and crust development
  • Bulk fermentation timing and dough handling skills

✔ Day 3: Baking, Scoring & Workflow

  • Baking in deck ovens vs. convection or rack ovens
  • Steam injection techniques and oven loading methods
  • Scoring patterns and blade handling
  • Production workflow planning and staff training tips

Featured Recipes Included:

This package includes detailed instruction and formulas for four cornerstone artisan breads. With these 4 recipes you will be able to make numerous varieties of products.

  • French Baguette
  • Whole Grain Sourdough
  • Ciabatta
  • Classic Sourdough Loaf and Boule

Each recipe includes step-by-step process guides, fermentation schedules, and scaling options for both small- and medium-scale production.

Who This Training Is For:

• Startups preparing to open a new artisan bakery
• Established bakeries expanding into handcrafted bread production
• Culinary teams looking to fine-tune artisan bread processes

If you’re looking to raise the bar on your artisan bread offerings, this program is for you. Let’s talk about how we can help shape your bakery’s bread program for success.