Shadowing Practice: Bakery life- 24hrs in my little bakery - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Gluten morning!
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It is so so cold.
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Today is a prep day which means the ovens are not on.
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Alright, let's get baking.
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Although working in a freezing bakery isn't exactly the best, it is very helpful when it comes to making pastry, as I can keep the butter cold and stop it from melting into the dough.
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I could not be a drummer.
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I don't know how they do it.
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Anyway, this is the croissant dough.
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Fun little fact, croissant dough doesn't actually have any fat in it, or mine doesn't, until I then add the butter and then it does have a little bit of fat in it.
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These are both plain, but this one is a chocolate one, which I'm so excited about.
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So every baker has a different technique with their croissant dough, but the way I do it is I do two brick folds.
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So a brick fold kind of looks like this.
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So you take the end and you fold it like over two thirds, and then you take the other end and you fold it over a third, and then you just fold it over itself.
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So this creates four layers of dough and then the butter is sandwiched inside it.
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So that's how you get all those like flaky layers of pastry.
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Just butter and dough and butter and dough.
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Yeah.
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Whilst the croissant dough has a little rest in the fridge, I make the brownies.
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If you fancy watching how I made these, I put them in my video last week.
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For the cherries I'm using sour cherries which I brought frozen and then I defrosted and I drained the juice because I wanted them to be soft but not too watery but also not too chewy.
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I'm so excited.
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For some reason I take it upon myself to lift both trays of whatever it is, buns and pastries at the same time.
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There is no point to it.
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Again this is so unnecessary but it's such a good challenge.
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Last week a lovely family came to visit the bakery.
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They owned a small holding in Croatia and made the most incredible blueberry jam from Japanese blueberries which is what I'm using now for this blueberry and lemon babka.
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This could get quite messy.
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Okay so good so far.
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All right it's looking it's looking good touch red.
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Wait I'll show you.
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I hope you saw.
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Now I'm gonna braid it.
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Hopefully I can braid it better than I braid my hair.
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You're looking at it from a distance but it's not good up close.
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Like the buns and the pastries, all the bread goes into the fridge to be baked the next day.
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That was quite satisfying.
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Okay, now it's time for the fun part.
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I'm just gonna scooch you over there.
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Wait do you guys want to see this bit?
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Okay I hope you can see.
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But in case you can't see and you wear glasses, people who wear glasses are the coolest.
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This is just potato, like cheesy mashed potato, and ricotta and chives and garlic because garlic cheese and potatoes just you can't beat it.
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and it's gonna skip.
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Voila.
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Don't worry, I didn't forget about this fella.
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It's just, this is a new recipe and it's very important to do a little bit of quality control.
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It looks so good.
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I'm gonna go make myself a cup of tea to have with it because you can't not have tea with
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carbs it's just it's such a good combination in case you fancy making these buns yourself the free recipe is up on my sub stack i cut it when it's still very warm but look at that
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I'm not sure why but I fully dressed like a smurf today I mean there's a lot of blue going on that is the day done but now I'm very cold and I need some hot food
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I'm so excited about these fellas.
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I do not have a fancy proving machine so instead I put all the pastries and buns in the convection oven at a low temperature to warm up.
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I score and load the deck oven with all the bread.
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Honestly, I'm not sure how awake I am.
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I reckon a solid 65%, but there aren't a lot of brain cells working at this point in the morning.
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I like to give all the loaves a little water spray before they start baking so you know they're nicely hydrated which kind of reminds me I need to hydrate myself.
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There is a lot of bread to bake in the morning so each deck will probably do around three rounds of bread and 12 loaves go into each round.
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Whilst everything is either cooling or baking I glaze all the buns.
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as you can see I'm very happy with the bread then I dimple the focaccia and realize I'm matching with the Maldon sea salt
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Finally, all the bread is out and now I can just have a little bit of time to rest and enjoy the sun.
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Meanwhile the buns come out and I can start glazing and decorating them.
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Once everything is cooled we load up the breadmobile, do a wee bit of quality control, then set up shop and sell.
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We have cheese and ham, we have brownies, we have croissant, we have Chelsea buns, we have cinnamon buns, we have marmite cheese,
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we have jalapeno cheese, we have Nutella and pistachio, we have chocolate cherry, we have potato and garlic and chive, either in In bun form or in croissant form, I'm going to see the lemon bar.
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Thank you.
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Thank you for watching Gluten Bay.
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Thank you.
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Context & Background

This video provides an intimate glimpse into the daily life of a baker, showcasing a typical 24-hour prep day in the bakery. The speaker shares insights about working under chilly conditions, which benefits pastry preparation. As the baker discusses various recipes, such as croissant dough and brownies, viewers gain an understanding of the intricate techniques that lead to creating delicate pastries and delicious baked goods. This transcript serves as a practical learning tool for English learners, especially those interested in culinary terms and everyday kitchen conversations.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • “Gluten morning!” - A playful twist on “Good morning,” perfect for creating a light-hearted atmosphere.
  • “Let’s get baking.” - A common phrase used when starting any baking task.
  • “This could get quite messy.” - A relatable expression that indicates excitement, often used in cooking scenarios.
  • “I hope you saw.” - A casual way to engage the audience and ensure they are paying attention.
  • “Voila.” - A French phrase used to denote that something is complete or revealed, often used in cooking contexts.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To effectively use the content of this video and improve your speaking skills, follow this shadowing guide. Shadow speaking, or "shadowing," involves mimicking the speaker in real-time. This technique can enhance pronunciation, intonation, and conversational flow.

  1. Watch the Video: Begin by watching the entire video without subtitles to grasp the overall context.
  2. Break It Down: Pause the video after each section or sentence that resonates with you. Replay it as needed to understand the nuances of the baker's speech.
  3. Imitate the Speaker: Use the shadowspeak technique by repeating what the baker says immediately after they say it. Focus on capturing the tone, rhythm, and emotion of their voice.
  4. Practice with Phrases: Pay particular attention to the top phrases listed above, as they are essential for daily communication in a bakery setting.
  5. Engage in Conversation: Try to use the phrases and techniques learned in everyday conversations, whether with friends or in cooking classes, to reinforce your learning.

Utilizing shadow speech methods can greatly aid in developing a confident speaking style. The more you practice, the more natural it will feel when you incorporate these English phrases into your daily life.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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