<strong>Five-Hour Italian Bread Masterclass with Ursula Ferrigno</strong></br> Saturday 17th April 2027

Join us in our 19th century barn snuggling in the South Oxfordshire countryside just outside Wallingford, with easy access from Oxford, Reading, Henley and London, and with ample parking. We’re often asked if we’re in Jericho, but this would be totally impracticable. Driving into Oxford is a challenge at the best of times… and then you’d have to find somewhere to park!

Come into the barn and you’ll be greeted by your teacher and our team. You’ll be offered tea or coffee while you meet fellow participants. The atmosphere is very relaxed, and we like a happy room of people, so expect music and lots of positive energy.

We’ll go through how the class will run and a few health and safety bits, then off you go.

You’ll cook in pairs, which creates a really lovely rhythm in the room — collaborative, relaxed and a chance to share the experience as you go. Our approach is rooted in cooking together rather than working individually, creating a more sociable, supportive atmosphere where ideas and techniques are shared naturally.

Our setup is simple. If you can create a feast with fresh ingredients and a few pieces of equipment in our barn on fold-up tables – think of the pasta grannies in Bari making fabulous orecchiette on a wooden table in the street – you can do it anywhere.

Our inspiration for cooking in this way also comes from Jamie Oliver, who cooks in an outhouse (sometimes with rain coming through the roof!), and Marcus Wareing, who in his latest series cooks on a balcony in France. They both just use gas burners to create delicious dishes. This is stripping things back to basics in a way that allows everyone to go home, no matter what they have in their kitchen, to recreate without buying expensive equipment.

We’ll cook for about 2 hours and then everyone gathers back at the table to enjoy the fruits of their labour. Ours is a convivial table. We share the food together, which means you won’t necessarily be eating your own creations.

This is also the opportunity to ask as many questions as you like about the class and the ingredients. Don’t worry, though, this is only the start of your journey and we love for you to stay in touch and ask as many questions as you like over time.

Our ethos is simple. We adore good, simple food and just want to share our passion. We hope to meet you soon…

Five-Hour Italian Bread Masterclass with Ursula Ferrigno
Saturday 17th April 2027

£170.00

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12 in stock

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Saturday 17th April 2027 | 10am – 3pm 

Master the art of authentic Italian bread making with one of Britain’s most respected Italian food writers and teachers.

If you’ve ever wanted to truly understand Italian bread, this is the class for you. Join Ursula Ferrigno for an immersive five-hour hands-on bread masterclass, where you’ll discover the techniques, traditions and science behind some of Italy’s most iconic regional breads.

This is one of the few opportunities in the UK to learn bread making directly from Ursula, making it a truly special experience for passionate home bakers and food lovers alike.

Throughout the day you’ll make and explore:

  • The ultimate Focaccia Genovese – we don’t think you’ll find this in Oxford!
  • Maritozzi – light-as-a-feather enriched dough, making these famous Roman buns
  • Coppia Ferrarese – beautiful, traditional and visually extraordinary bread from Ferrara in Emilia-Romagna

Along the way you’ll delve into the fascinating science of bread making, comparing 12-hour, 24-hour and 48-hour fermented doughs to understand how time transforms flavour, texture and structure. You’ll also explore the principles of hydration and fermentation that underpin exceptional artisan bread.

During the class you’ll enjoy a guided tasting of outstanding extra virgin olive oils from Ogglio, discovering how the right oil elevates freshly baked bread and why regional pairings matter.

Midway through the day, relax over a delicious seasonal lunch with a glass of wine before returning to the kitchen to continue your bread-making journey.

Whether you’re looking to perfect your focaccia, deepen your understanding of fermentation or simply spend a day immersed in authentic Italian baking, this masterclass promises an unforgettable experience.

At The Jericho Kitchen we can suggest the style and flavours of what we’ll be cooking, but not always the exact dishes, as we buy directly from local producers and work with what their growing systems provide at their seasonal best.

By moving away from supermarkets and cooking with what is truly ready in the fields, we ensure you’re eating exactly what your body and the land need at that moment – health and seasonality over fixed menus.