Kinderdijk, The Netherlands

Baking Workshop at Windmill Oud-Alblas

Dutch Baking Traditions Discover Dutch baking traditions during a visit to a windmill, where you will bake your own bread. From Kinderdijk, board a motor coach and drive to Oud-Alblas, a village in the south of Holland. Here, don your apron and enjoy a welcome drink as you are introduced to the workshop. Next, prepare your dough with flour from the mill, as your instructor guides your through specific kneading techniques. Set aside your creation and explore the windmill. Ascend to the viewing platform on the first floor to take in your surroundings before learning about how the mill operates, watching as the blades of the windmill turn. Return to the workshop to shape and decorate your dough before putting it in the oven. As it bakes, pause to have a beverage and sample local pastries. Finally, receive your freshly baked roll and a recipe to take home. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.