Cultural immersion: Learn about Xeixa wheat, blat mort, blat mollar, and blat barba, the island's native grains. A journey through the history of Mallorca via its wheats. You'll discover the nutritional qualities of these grains and the differences compared to modern wheats, as well as the importance of wholemeal flours in daily nutrition.
Topics to be covered:

• Types of ancient Mallorcan wheats: history, characteristics, and health benefits vs. modern wheats
• Explanation of sourdough and its benefits in bread making
• Types of flour. The importance of wholemeal flour
• The Island of Xeixa

Hands in the dough: A 3-hour hands-on, sensory workshop in a relaxed, artisanal atmosphere at an authentic bakery in downtown Palma
You'll take home the loaves you've made! A tasty souvenir from Mallorca.

Food tasting: Tasting of breads accompanied by local seasonal products.

Language: Sessions available in Spanish and English.