Product Description

Bagel making represents a traditional bread-making technique that combines the art of dough preparation, fermentation, and boiling to create the distinctive chewy texture and golden crust that defines authentic bagels. This comprehensive bagel making workshop at Segredos d’Avó cooking school teaches participants to master the complete process from creating pre-ferment and dough preparation to shaping, boiling, and baking various bagel styles. Led by Chef Luís Francisco, a graduate from Escola de Hotelaria e Turismo do Porto, this hands-on experience explores both sweet and savory bagel variations including plain, seed-topped, and blueberry varieties.

Learn the fundamental techniques of bagel production including proper dough consistency, fermentation timing, and the crucial boiling step that gives bagels their characteristic texture. The workshop covers preparation of both sweet and savory fillings, allowing each participant to create personalized bagel combinations that showcase the versatility of this beloved bread. Students will master the art of shaping bagels, understanding how different seeds and toppings adhere during the baking process, and explore creative filling combinations that transform simple bagels into gourmet creations.

Course Menu:

Dough and pre-ferment preparation
Plain bagels
Seed bagels
Blueberry bagels
Sweet fillings preparation
Savory fillings preparation
Individual composition creation (sweet and savory)
*Menu subject to change without notice

Why join?

Perfect for bread-making enthusiasts and anyone interested in mastering traditional baking techniques. Learn authentic bagel preparation methods while exploring creative filling combinations in a professional kitchen environment.

What’s included:

🥯 All ingredients and baking equipment
🥯 Professional chef instruction
🥯 Complete bagel-making experience
🥯 Attendance certificate via email
🥯 Facebook and WhatsApp group access

Duration: 4 hours (7:00 PM – 11:00 PM) Location: Segredos d’Avó Cooking School Investment: [Price to be added] Minimum participants: 8 (course cancelled if minimum not met) Instructor: Chef Luís Francisco (Porto Hotel & Tourism School graduate)

Important Course Conditions:

Cancellation Policy: Full refund 15+ days notice, 50% refund 7+ days notice, no refund less than 7 days
Water provided; students may bring beverages
Please inform of allergies during registration
Food cannot be taken home
Coffee served at end