Overview
The ingredients are a synthesis of the basic elements peculiar to the Matera area: water and grains. The shape of the bread recalls a small mountain relief, characteristic of the Murgia Materana landscape.
An educational workshop on bread processing tecniques in a four generation traditional bakery to discover a true gastronomic excellence and a traditional symbol of the city; to learn the most important bread processing secrets of a four generation bakery; to get hands in dough, do your own loaf.
Such as until 1950, families in Matera, you will brand the pasta to be baked with a wooden stamp, to recognise it, and take home, after creating and baking. You will savour history and traditional abilities, discovering our local delicacies. The culture of bread is linked to the wisdom of local farmers in producing, selecting, stocking and preserving certain varieties of durum wheat, intact, over time.
Number of participants, min 2 people.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water
Baking class
Translation on request, at an add cost
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
'Forno di Gennaro' is a historical four generation bakery, located in Matera, Nazionale Street, at number 52, the main road connecting Matera to neighbouring Puglia.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Via Nazionale, 52
An educational workshop on bread processing tecniques in a four generation traditional bakery. The culture of bread is linked to the wisdom of local farmers in producing, selecting, stocking and preserving certain varieties of durum wheat, intact, over time. The activity is an opportunity to taste excellent local wine and some delicacies of our land. It takes place inside a traditional bakery, still active in the area, where you will appreciate the art, secrets and recipes of bread-making. During the educational workshop you will make bread shapes and have the chance to get literally your hands in the dough, supported through the hands-on experience by a four generation local baker. He will tell you about the origins of the raw materials used and goes on with the visit to the laboratory. He will share the history of the city, by making a typical loaf of bread. Such as until 1950, families in Matera, you will brand the pasta to be baked with a wooden stampm and take home, when you finish baking. At the end of the workshop, you will taste typical food products and enjoy, with other guests, a toast of local wine. This training is an authentic, unique, genuine and immersive experience.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Not recommended for people with food intolerances
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Matera: traditional bread making experience
Can I cancel Matera: traditional bread making experience for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
'Forno di Gennaro' is a historical four generation bakery, located in Matera, Nazionale Street, at number 52, the main road connecting Matera to neighbouring Puglia.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- Baking class
What's not included?
- Translation on request, at an add cost
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Italian.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by CREA Experience
