Cooking class in Masseria - Cooking class - Puglia - Lecce

About this tour

Learn to shape orecchiette by hand in a centuries-old Puglian masseria surrounded by countryside. This two-hour class strips pasta-making back to basics—just durum wheat flour and water—before you sit down to eat what you've made. The farmhouse setting, with its thick stone walls and rural quiet, sets the tone for a straightforward, unglamorous introduction to one of Lecce's signature dishes.

Highlights

• Hand-shape orecchiette from scratch in a 19th-century masseria
• Learn the two-ingredient dough technique used locally
• Eat your finished pasta with wine and water
• Rural setting near Lecce, completely surrounded by nature
• Wheelchair accessible throughout the property

What to expect

You'll work at a table in the farmhouse kitchen with flour, water, and guidance. The instructor will show you the ear-shaped pressing motion that gives orecchiette its name and texture. Expect your first batch to be uneven—that's normal. Once everyone's finished shaping, the pasta goes into boiling water. You'll taste it warm, dressed simply, which lets you notice the difference your technique made. The whole session moves at a relaxed pace.

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