The Ultimate Sourdough 4 Days Bread Course

The course that will make you a baker for life


Baked@number17
Baked@number17
5.0 (8)

8 hours total (over 4 dates) Location Hampstead Class size 1 to 6 guests   £300

Day 1 - Starting with the Starter

Day 1 - Starting with the Starter

A good bake starts with the starter, so this is the perfect place to begin our sourdough journey.
I will show you what a healthy starter looks like, walk you through my feeding routine and introduce you to the different types of starter I keep. We will also talk about starter maintenance, type of flours, so yours stays happy between bakes. Feel free to bring your own starter if you have one, so we can compare and troubleshoot if needed.
Finally, we’ll taste and discuss a selection of the breads we’ll be baking together during the course.


Day 2 - Shape Shape Shape

Day 2 - Shape Shape Shape

Shaping is where so many bakes go right or wrong, and the only way to master it is to practise. A lot.
Bring along the dough you’ve prepared at home, and I’ll provide some fermented dough too, so there’ll be plenty to work with. We’ll try different shaping techniques side by side, compare the results and find the one that works best for your hands.
By the end of the evening, shaping will feel a lot less scary, and a lot more fun.


Day 3- Beyond the Boule

Day 3 - Beyond the Boule

Day 3 – Beyond the boule

Now that you know your starter and your shaping, it is time to have some fun with it.
We will go beyond the classic sourdough boule and bake rolls, batards, seeded breads and square loaves, the same breads we tasted together on Day 1. You will learn how to tweak the basic sourdough recipe to create new bakes, and we will explore which extras you can add to the dough and when, so you can start creating your own variations at home


Day 4 - Show off

Day 4 - Show Off

This is the moment to celebrate how far you have come.
Bring along a loaf you have baked at home, and we will taste, share and admire everyone’s bakes together. We will recap what we have learned, answer any last questions and make sure you feel confident to keep going on your own.


This is the course you’ve been asking for. It’s for anyone who wants to start their sourdough journey in a structured way, and for those already baking who want to step up their game.
My classes are fun and you will have the opportunity to meet people that share the love for baking and for healthy and tasty food!
Together we will:
1. Demystify the starter
We’ll look at how to get your starter to behave predictably, so you can count on a great bake every time. We’ll also explore different types of starter and when to use each one.
2. Master shaping
How? By practising a lot. You’ll bring your own dough to class, I’ll provide some fermented dough too, and we’ll shape, shape and shape again, comparing techniques until you find the one that works for you.
3. Go beyond the classic boule
We’ll bake rolls, batards, seeded breads and square loaves, and you’ll learn how and when to add extra ingredients to your bread.
4. Show everyone what you have learnt by bringing your own bread to class!
The class will go ahead with a minimum of 4 participants

Upcoming dates for The Ultimate Sourdough 4 Days Bread Course

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 4 Nov 2026, 5:54pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

4 upcoming dates between 15 Jan 2027 and 4 Jun 2027.

  • Fri 15 Jan 2027, 5pm-7pm (then Three consecutive Fridays at 5 pm and last session on a Sunday at 3 om)
  • Fri 26 Feb 2027, 5pm-7pm (then Three consecutive Fridays at 5 pm and last session on a Sunday at 3 om)
  • Fri 16 Apr 2027, 5pm-7pm (then Three consecutive Fridays at 5 pm and last session on a Sunday at 3 om)
  • Fri 4 Jun 2027, 10am-12pm (then Three consecutive Fridays at 5 pm and last session on a Sunday at 3 om)
Knowledge required
Suitable for anyone with a passion for sourdough baking
What to bring
Banneton
Sizeable tupperware to bring dough dome
Session repeats

After the first session, the next session is: Three consecutive Fridays at 5 pm and last session on a Sunday at 3 om.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Roderick Road, London NW3

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Baked@number17
Baked@number17

5.0 (8)
female Women-owned

I've been baking sourdough for 15 years, perfecting my loaves through classes, bakery work, and plenty of trial and error. After teaching family, friends, and colleagues, I'm now sharing my passion more widely with classes that take you from starter to loaf, so you can bake your own delicious sourdough at home.

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