Have you longed to share bread made with your own hands with family and friends, to smell the aroma of freshly baked loaves in your own kitchen? If you replied yes to either of these questions, you need to join the expert bakers at Le Pain Quotidien in Newport Beach for a hands-on class in the basics of bread baking!

Every Saturday in February, from 1-4pm, Le Pain Quotidien- a Belgian bakery and café known for its simple, elegant boulangerie fare – will offer a class focusing on the 10-step process of baking your own delicious bread. The best part is that you will get to participate in each step, from selecting ingredients, to kneading dough by hand, to shaping, scoring, baking, and, of course, tasting. In this three-hour class, your seasoned instructor will show you how to create one basic dough that can be made into many delicious products, including baguettes, fruit and nut loaves, soft buttery rolls, and pizza. The $75 class at Le Pain Quotidien is limited to less than 10 students, to ensure you get the very best hands-on instruction. If you want to refine your baking skills or simply want to play with dough for a few hours on a weekend, then the Basics of Bread Baking is perfect for you. Le Pain Quotidien is located in Fashion Island near Macy’s. To reserve your spot in class call (949) 287-5592. www.lepainquotidien.com.