Knead to Know: A Bread Making Master-Class

Knead to Know: A Bread Making Master-Class for Beginners & Beyond

3.5-Hour Cooking Class
Artist/Instructor: Tess Georgakopoulos, Dish it up Good

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 4:00pm–7:30pm

No Experience Required

Course Overview

Ready to finally feel confident baking bread from scratch? In this chef-led, hands-on Master Class, you’ll learn the essential skills and techniques to create beautiful, bakery-quality breads right in your own kitchen.

Together, we’ll make three foundational breads every home baker should know: a rustic artisan crusty loaf, soft, fluffy dinner rolls, and classic sandwich bread. You’ll also enjoy a special demonstration of a stunning filled and braided Pane Bianco—perfect for entertaining or gifting.

Along the way, we’ll demystify bread baking by exploring different flours, hydration levels, and yeast types while breaking down key concepts like baker’s percentages, gluten development, and the science behind yeast. We’ll also discuss the simple tools and equipment that can take your bread baking to the next level.

You’ll learn the difference between simple and enriched doughs, how to troubleshoot common baking mistakes, and how to adapt each dough to create a variety of breads and rolls.

Whether you’re brand new to bread making or looking to refine your skills, this class will give you the knowledge, confidence, and hands-on experience to succeed. Registrants will receive a comprehensive PDF recipe and information packet to continue practicing and building their bread-making skills at home.

Equipment Needs

• Stand mixer & dough hook

Location

Online Zoom Link - Emailed prior to class

• Please Check SPAM folders, email comes from cookalongwithtess@gmail.com

Ingredients

A list of ingredients and class details will be received in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and preparation.

Handouts

• Ingredient List / Station Prep is provided 5 days before the class
• Recipe Packets are Provided AFTER the class has completed
  • The instructor believes, through years of experience, that some of the best learning happens with “doing” instead of reading along. It helps to build peoples’ confidence in the kitchen knowing they have created something unique and delicious all on their own. They then can use the recipes provided as a guide. This way of teaching also allows for a greater focus on the task at hand.

Special Note

While cooking along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and preparation. A professionally made PDF packet of the Instructors Personal Recipes from this class will be received after the class. This class will take place on Zoom, free online software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. The instructor’s recipes are copyrighted and are only shared with those who register for this class. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun!

One registration fee covers immediate family members living full-time in the same household. Adult supervision is required if children participate. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are participating together, EACH separate household must register SEPARATELY.

Cancellation

Once ingredient list packets have been sent, there are no refunds.