BAKE TO THE FUTURE - CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS! (EN)
- chris2685
- 12. Sept.
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Aktualisiert: 1. Okt.
Are you tired of low-quality, costly, or unsatisfactory supermarket bread and have thought, "I wish I could bake my own bread" then this Youth-Exchange Program is perfect for you!
About Our Workcamp
Together we want to discover the joy of traditional baking, create unforgettable moments across cultures and give you the opportunity to learn new skills with flour and fire.
In addition to the creative workshops, we also want to introduce participants to German and French baking traditions, explore the cultural stories behind the recipes and visit inspiring projects in the local community. Every day we will spend time kneading, baking and of course tasting – with plenty of room for exchange, friendship and sightseeing. Our team consists of self-taught and professional bakers - we will focus on baking in a wood-fired oven, but we will also achieve the best results with a normal electric oven. But the most important thing: we want to have fun!
Requirements
the program takes place in and around Potsdam (Germany)
Participants Age: 17-30 years | Number of participants: 10 to 14 people
Period of the event: 17.10 (Arrival, Onboarding) to 01.11 (November) - around 14 days including traveling
very beginner-friendly, all tools will be provided - try and error focused learning
Train tickets, food and accommodation included
You can also join on weekends, for one week or as you wish! It is NOT necessary to participate for two weeks!
before the workcamp starts we will do an online-video meeting to clarify any questions!
Program Details / What you will learn
Excursion on the history of bread baking (and fermentation)
Sourdough workshop: starting your own sourdough culture
Baking basics with sourdough using rye or mixed rye bread as an example
kneading, shaping, dough management, recognizing maturity, "bakers math"
Baking basics with sourdough using wheat or spelt bread as an example
kneading, shaping, dough management, recognizing maturity, "bakers math"
Workshop: small breads & fine pastries such as baguette, ciabatta, spelt “Seelen,” and rolls
Workshop: Pizza, bread and tarte flambee baking in a real stone oven
How-to stone oven: tutorial on how to use a stone oven with wood!
Excursion to historic mills, bakeries and bakehouses in and around Potsdam
Tastings of baked goods from different bakeries with flavor evaluation
An Example of Projects & Partners (that we will visit)
Historic Mill of Potsdam
let's find out how flour is made from corn!
The "Oven of Babelsberg"
a historical and restored wood oven in the heart of Babelsberg
The Bakery "Ge:Bäck"
a community-supported bakery and the first solidarity-based bakery in Leipzig with long fermented / proofed breads
Link: https://gebaeck.net/
The Bakery "Die Altstadtbäcker"
a sourdough bakery with long fermented / proofed breads, buns, rolls etc. in Görlitz
and many more!
Not Required
Any experience or knowledge in baking or working with sourdough but of course it is helpful
Our goals & your learnings
find out and learn about the history of growing and milling wheat and the process of baking bread as a professional baker
you will be able to make your own exceptional sourdough bread in a home oven (but it needs practice!)
you will have your own sourdough-starter that you can take home with you (and maybe some other goodies)
Costs & Participation
Thanks to funding from the Franco-German Youth Office (OFAJ), participation is possible with a very low participation fee of 60€ or 100€ (Supporter Ticket). Train tickets (if the round trip costs more than 250€, please contact us), accommodation and basic meals for up to 12 days are already fully covered. If you are interested but still have questions, please feel free to contact us by e-mail (youthexchange@foerderverein-inwole.de).
Accommodation
Our project has up to 20 beds and a kitchen that will be used for the participants
We will also pay hotels, hostels if we are on the road visiting some exciting projects!
I would really like to go! But unfortunately...
Whatever the reason is, please get in touch with us and we will find a solution!
My Participation
If you have no further questions, but would like to participate, you can register directly here:
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