Sourdough Bread Class

Learn the basics of sourdough fermentation and bread baking in this intro to sourdough class with a local, talented teacher from The Fermentarium.

To kick off this bread-making class, you'll learn the fundamentals of fermentation, and specifically, sourdough, interweaving these core principles with baking techniques throughout the class.

We’ll cover topics comparing sourdough to other types of fermentation, the health benefits of sourdough, the role of different ingredients in baking, and concepts like gluten development and hydration levels. Special attention will also be given to decoding different flour varieties and grains.

You'll try shaping a rye loaf which will be baked later in the class. Then we’ll make a wholewheat loaf from scratch, which we’ll shape at the end of the course so you can take and bake it at home as per our instructions. Finally, we’ll make a rye starter which you’ll also take home to be cared for and watch come to life. In addition to a fresh rye loaf, wholewheat dough, and rye starter, so please bring a tote bag to carry home your goodies!

This class is designed to provide you with the fermentation and baking skills to build your sourdough and baking intuition, so you can adapt recipes to your particular environments and flour preferences.

The class includes a selection of fermented snacks midway through.

• A spelt loaf baked in the class.
• Wholewheat dough to bake at home as per our instructions.
• A rye starter which you’ll also take home to be cared for and watch come to life.
• A wicker banneton and dough scraper
• Detailed course notes and recipes
• On going support on our dedicated Facebook support group.

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