The Village is a city tourism destination that offers a public park in the Banyumas Residency, specifically located at Jl. Raya Baturraden KM. 07, Rempoah, Purwokerto. Constructed in early 2017 and officially opened on February 7, 2018, The Village was designed as a leisure facility that combines entertainment and education for the Banyumas community. Its interactive attractions serve as the core value behind its establishment.
As part of efforts to enhance culinary skills within the community, The Village management, in collaboration with PT. Manunggal Perkasa, organized a Baking Class event with the theme “Special Cakes for the Holidays” on Saturday, February 15, 2025. This event was attended by housewives and small-medium enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs who wished to develop their skills in the food business, particularly in making cookies.
Photo: Mr. Haryatno, CS Baking Manager, delivering an opening speech.
The event was led by the CS Baking Team from PT. Manunggal Perkasa Cilacap, with Mr. Haryatno serving as the CS Baking Manager. Starting at 9:00 AM WIB, the event was attended by approximately 100 participants. The demonstrated recipes included: Milk Bun, Glazed Dry Sponge Cake, Dry Bomboloni, Cheese Blossom. In addition to demonstrating the recipes, the CS Baking Team also provided a detailed cost breakdown of the ingredients used in each recipe, allowing participants to calculate their expenses directly. Beyond practical demonstrations, the team also shared additional materials, including:
Introduction to Ingredients and Equipment
Participants were introduced to various types of wheat flour, yeast, sugar, and other ingredients that affect the texture and taste of bread. They were also familiarized with the equipment required for the baking process.
Basic Bread-Making Techniques
The hands-on session covered fundamental techniques such as kneading dough, proper fermentation processes, baking techniques, and how to create different types of bread, including sweet bread, plain bread, and stuffed bread.
Product Innovation and Creativity
To help participants create more diverse and competitive products, they were also taught how to innovate by developing new flavors and bread designs in line with market trends.
Photo : Participants enthusiastically assisting the CS Baking Team in practicing the demonstrated recipes on stage.
This training was very well received by the participants. Many housewives expressed that they gained new skills that could help supplement their family income. For business owners, the training provided an opportunity to improve their product quality and compete in a broader market. One of the participants, Mrs. Rina, shared her excitement about the training : “Now I understand better how to make various delicious and appealing cakes. Moreover, I got to connect with other culinary business owners, expanding both my business network and friendships.”
Seeing the enthusiasm of the participants, Mrs. Sumiyati, The Village Manager and Event Chairperson, plans to hold further training sessions with more in-depth topics, including premium bread-making techniques and large-scale business management.
Photo: Participants eagerly purchasing wheat flour at the sales booth provided by the event organizers.
Such training serves as a real step forward in improving skills and opening up business opportunities, particularly for housewives and small business owners. It is hoped that the knowledge gained from this program can be effectively applied to produce high-quality baked goods that attract consumers. PT. Manunggal Perkasa, as a flour producer, remains committed to supporting initiatives that encourage community growth and development by providing training sessions and offering high-quality flour brands such as Kantil, Melati, Raflesia, Soka, and Dahlia. (pj/mkt)