Bake your own: make butter and buttermilk scones at Soetmelksvlei

Thursday, 10 September, 2026
Babylonstoren
TIME:    08h30-15h00
COST:    R1 600 pp
VENUE:    Soetmelksvlei, Simondium
Franschhoek
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Join us for a buttermaking and buttermilk scone baking workshop on 10 September 2026 at Soetmelksvlei.

Butter was considered the golden commodity of the 1900s and today still, every knob is worth its weight in gold – and rightfully so! Join us on the historical farm of Soetmelksvlei to see how butter is made from scratch – from milking the cow to the separation of the cream and, finally, churning real farm butter.

Following a short ride along the picturesque slopes of Simonsberg, we’ll descend towards our historical farmyard, which represents a time when life was simpler, and craftsmanship was treasured. Here, master baker Martjie Malan will teach you the art of handmade butter in the heritage kitchen of Soetmelksvlei. With buttermilk as by-product, you’ll also learn to create the fluffiest scones.

Please meet us at the Babylonstoren ticket office.

After a hands-on morning in the farm air, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch at the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren.

Only 12 spaces available.

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