Welcome to the Ancient Bakery:
- Begin your journey into Matera's ancient bread tradition at the Ancient Bakery, a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts and culinary history buffs alike.
Bakery Exploration:
- Explore the essence of Matera's traditional bread through engaging experiential workshops.
- Uncover secrets preserved over centuries in the city's ancient ovens, immersing yourself in Matera's bread-making history and culture.
- Tune your senses to the vivid colors, crisp sounds, and enticing aromas of the Ancient Bakery.
- Listen to fascinating stories from master bakers who will guide you through Matera's millennia-old bread history and reveal the secrets of its unique recipe.
- Taste the fusion of tradition and innovation in the extraordinary art of Matera's bread-making.
Traditional Bread Workshop:
- Dive into the roots of bread tradition in the charming Sassi di Matera.
- Get your hands dirty and create your own loaf of Traditional Bread under the expert guidance of our master bakers.
- Experience a unique blend of history and modernity as you craft something authentic and unforgettable.
Tasting/Aperitif:
- Conclude your sensory journey with a tasting of the Ancient Bakery's exquisite products.
- Pair your tastings with a glass of selected Lucanian wine for a complete culinary experience.
- The overall duration of the journey is approximately one and a half hours, during which you can choose to interact in either English or Italian.
This itinerary offers a unique opportunity to explore and savor the true essence of Matera's bread tradition. Enjoy your journey!
- Learn to make Matera bread with a master baker
- Get hands-on and shape the traditional loaf
- Taste traditional Matera baked goods with local wine
- Behind-the-scenes access to a traditional local bakery
- Take home the loaf you prepared and baked during the workshop
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| Duration | 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
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| Participants | Minimum 2 Maximum 12 |
| Important information | This activity is not suitable for people with coeliac disease, gluten intolerance, or wheat allergies, as it takes place in a workshop where flour is used and cross-contamination cannot be ruled out. For further information or additional questions, please feel free to contact the following phone numbers. Our team will be happy to provide you with all the information you need to ensure a memorable experience during the Matera Bread Workshop. Contact Number: +39 0835334543 / +39 3284364400 We will be available to assist you with any requests or clarifications needed, ensuring that your tour is organized impeccably and without any issues. ATTENTION: |
Further information
Matera hands-on bread workshop with tasting and local wine
Join an authentic Matera hands-on bread workshop with tasting and discover one of the city’s most representative culinary traditions. Guided by a master baker inside a local bakery, you will learn the techniques and time-honoured gestures used to prepare Matera’s distinctive bread.
Learn how to make traditional Matera bread
Get your hands into the dough, knead it and learn how to create the traditional loaf shape under the baker’s guidance. This practical activity is suitable for complete beginners, so no previous bread-making experience is required.
Take home the loaf you made
Once your bread has been baked, you can take home the loaf you prepared and shaped during the workshop: a delicious and authentic reminder of Matera’s baking tradition.
Taste traditional Matera baked goods
At the end of the Matera hands-on bread workshop with tasting, enjoy a selection of traditional local baked goods. Depending on the bakery’s daily production, the tasting may include bread, focaccia, taralli and other artisan specialities, served with local wine.
Enjoy an authentic Matera culinary experience
This Matera hands-on bread workshop with tasting combines a practical activity, an encounter with a local artisan and the flavours of the region. It offers the kind of authentic food and wine experience Matera is celebrated for, allowing you to discover the city through its baking culture and local produce.
