About this tour
Master the art of schiacciata toscana—Tuscany's legendary flatbread—in a three-hour hands-on class in Greve in Chianti. Work alongside a local cook to build dough, layer toppings, and bake your creation whilst learning how this simple bread has anchored regional cooking for generations. Between the oven's work, you'll taste your finished loaf with Chianti wine and a local antipasto, gaining insight into how Tuscan home cooks approach their daily staples.
Highlights
- Mix and knead schiacciata dough from primary ingredients
- Design two distinct topping combinations for your flatbread
- Watch your bread rise and bake in a proper oven
- Sip Chianti wine whilst your focaccia cooks
- Taste finished bread paired with regional wine and appetiser
- Chat with a passionate local cook about Chianti traditions
What to expect
You'll arrive at a home kitchen in Greve in Chianti and roll up your sleeves straight away. Your host walks you through mixing and kneading the dough, then demonstrates how to stretch, dimple, and top the schiacciata in the Tuscan manner. You'll prepare at least two variations—perhaps rosemary and sea salt on one, tomato and olives on another. Once the bread goes into the oven, there's time to relax with an aperitif and absorb stories about local food culture. The final act is tasting warm focaccia straight from the heat, paired with wine and a simple starter, eaten at a proper table where locals might gather.
Good to know
Class runs three hours and includes wine and food. Wear clothes you don't mind getting flour on. The kitchen is accessible by public transport near Greve. No prior cooking experience required—your host adjusts the pace to your level.
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