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Nordic Baking Workshop

Nordic Baking workshop

Workshop –24th January 2025 – FULLY BOOKED

Workshop -7th February 2025 – FULLY BOOKED

Next Workshop 14th March 2025

09.30 – 14.00

Venue: Bourne End BUCKS

In this class, you’ll discover the art of crafting unforgettable Fika moments with your family and friends. We’ll delve into the mastery of creating Semlor (Swedish Lent Buns), as well as the techniques involved in mixing, shaping, and baking delightful Cardamom buns and Sweet Almond Swirls. Join Louise as we explore these delicious treats and elevate your Fika experience!

Please note: places are limited to 4 per class.

*Not suitable for coeliacs or gluten intolerant. Please make Louise aware of any other allergies.

This workshop is suitable for all levels of experience.

The Workshop includes:

  • 4 hours of practical tuition and baking
  • take home recipe sheets
  • ingredients, where possible organic and locally sourced
  • all equipment
  • your bakes
  • plenty of refreshments

Cost: £95.00

*Allergen information: this course uses wheat, dairy, nuts, sulphites and eggs. Sadly I am unable to tailor recipes for substitutions or alterations.

*All bookings are non-refundable and non-cancellable. If you inform me one calendar month before the scheduled workshop date, I will provide a credit, redeemable for future classes. Please note unfortunately, I am unable to make any exceptions to this policy, irrespective of the reason.

•For this workshop to proceed, I require a minimum number of attendees to cover the costs of purchasing class supplies and equipment. In the event that the class is cancelled by me due to unforeseen circumstances, you will be offered a full refund or a spot in the next scheduled class. If you opt to reschedule for a future class, the option for a refund will be forfeited, and the cancellation policies will apply to the new booking. This means that if you are unable to attend the rescheduled class, a refund will not be provided.

Testimonials:

“I really enjoyed this masterclass. Today I managed to make your delicious cardamom buns, with some success! Room for improvement, but I was pleased with the result (and taste!). I used the overnight proving method in the fridge and found it worked well, then used my oven to prove them a second time. You were an excellent host and patient teacher!”

Claire N

“I thoroughly enjoyed this workshop. The buns have been a huge hit and delicious warmed up too. I can’t tell you how delighted I am to have learnt so much in such a lovely relaxed atmosphere. I would never have thought I could make such professional bakes. Bake off here I come!”

Linda F

“So enjoyed a very relaxed & informative Nordic Baking workshop with Louise.  Came away with a large number of delicious baked treats along with the recipes and knowledge to carry on baking at home.  As always lots of other good hints and tips too.  So much fun & would highly recommend”. 

Jane M
A huge thank you to everyone who came to my book l A huge thank you to everyone who came to my book launch last night — it was such a lovely evening, and I’m so glad it was enjoyed by all.

Big thanks as well to @marlowbookshop for so kindly hosting the event.

Always so grateful to @wasielewskamarta and @glamorousglutton for taking such lovely photos for me 🤍

#booklaunch #marlow #bakingbook #bunssweetandsimple #abakersgonnabake #thebakefeed #nordickitchenstories #bakinginspiration #cookbooklaunch #bakerlife #homebaking #bakeandshare
No food photos today — just summer flowers. I’ No food photos today — just summer flowers. I’m in the kitchen baking buns, getting ready for my (belated) book launch tonight at the Marlow Bookshop.


#BookLaunch #MarlowBookshop #slowdownwithstills #summerloving #BritishSummer #BakingDay #SummerBlooms #BelatedButBrilliant #SupportLocalBookshops #nordickitchenstories
Crab & Lemon Spaghetti I had some brown crabmeat Crab & Lemon Spaghetti

I had some brown crabmeat left over from a dressed crab, so I made a simple but delicious bowl of spaghetti. The crab was mixed with finely sliced garlic, chopped chilli and parsley, a good squeeze of lemon juice, and a little zest to brighten things up. Not entirely traditional, but I added a touch of Parmesan, melted into the pasta water with a knob of butter, and added it to the spaghetti at the end. It brought everything together. Finished with a drizzle of the wild garlic oil I made last week. Clean, fresh flavours — nothing fussy.

#CrabPasta #MidweekMeal #NotQuiteItalian #WildGarlicoil #PastaNight #EasyDinners #InMyKitchen #FoodieFavourites #Seafoodfix #homecooking #simpleeats #nordickitchenstories
As promised, here’s the step-by-step video for s As promised, here’s the step-by-step video for shaping these elderflower and strawberry buns. 

They take a little more time, but I promise they’re worth every minute. Soft, sweet, floral, and full of summer.

The full method, including the exact dimensions for rolling and cutting the dough, is in the book. Please let me know if you give them a go and I’d love you to add the hashtag #BunsSweetandSimple.

#BakingReel #SummerBakes #Elderflower #StrawberryBuns #BakingTutorial #StepByStepBaking #FromTheBook #BunsSweetandSimple #nordickitchenstories
Making my own water kefir is a summer ritual –
a naturally fizzy, fermented drink full of beneficial bacteria. 

Made using water kefir grains – tiny, jelly-like crystals that are a mix of friendly bacteria and yeast. They ferment sugar water into a light, tangy, gut-loving tonic.

Once the first ferment is complete, you can infuse it with fresh ingredients in a second ferment, adding natural flavour and even more fizz.

Some favourite flavours:
🍓 Strawberry & Basil
🌿 Strawberry & Fennel
🥒 Cucumber, Mint & Lime
🍉 Watermelon, Mint & Lime
🌼 Elderflower & Lemon
🍋 Root Ginger & Lemon

Ever so slightly sweet, naturally sparkling, and full of character – perfect for warm days and a happy gut.

Have you tried water kefir yet? You can read more about it if you follow the link in my bio.

#WaterKefir #SecondFerment #FermentedDrinks #Probiotics #GutHealth
#HomemadeKefir #NaturalFermentation #fermenteddrink  #KefirFlavours #nordickitchenstories
If you caught my Stories the other day, you’ll h If you caught my Stories the other day, you’ll have seen I made a wild garlic oil (with some leaves I’d forgotten about in the fridge). Well, here’s what I ended up making:

POACHED SKATE WITH WILD GARLIC AIOLI

The skate is lovely and delicate — just slides off the bone — and the aioli was creamy, punchy, and full of that fresh wild garlic flavour. A perfect way to make the most of the last of the leaves. You can absolutely make a more classic aioli with garlic and a pinch of saffron instead, if you prefer.

Here’s how I did it:

For the skate:
Poach the skate gently in barely simmering water with a splash of white wine, a bay leaf, a few slices of lemon, and 5 black peppercorns for around 5–8 minutes, until just cooked. Take approx. 75ml of the poaching liquor and pour it into a small saucepan. Boil and reduce to 1 tablespoon, then set aside.

For the wild garlic aioli:
– 1 egg yolk
– 1 tsp Dijon mustard
– 1 tsp white wine vinegar or lemon juice
– About 100ml wild garlic oil

Whisk the yolk, mustard, and vinegar together, then slowly drizzle in the wild garlic oil while whisking, until it thickens. Season with salt, and stir in the reduced poaching liquor to loosen and flavour the aioli.
Serve the skate warm, with crushed new potatoes and griddled asparagus. So simple — and so good.

📌How to make flavoured oil is in highlights

#skate #wildgarlic #foragedfood #myseasonaltable #seasonaleating #homecooking #britishfood #springontheplate
#easyrecipe #raywings #nordickitchenstories
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