Full-Day Sourdough Breadmaking Course

Service Description

Join us for a full-day immersive sourdough breadmaking course, where you’ll learn the fundamentals of crafting artisan sourdough bread from scratch. Whether you're a beginner or a baking enthusiast, this hands-on class will take you through each stage of the sourdough process, ensuring you leave with the confidence to bake perfect loaves at home. At the end of the class, you’ll not only take home a freshly baked sourdough loaf, but also your own active sourdough starter to continue your baking journey! Class Schedule: 🕒 Duration: Full-day session (6–7 hours) 📍 Location: Farmhouse Deli Co. Cooking School 👨‍🍳 Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate What You’ll Learn & Bake: 1️⃣ Understanding Sourdough & Starter Basics - What is sourdough? The science behind natural fermentation - How to create and maintain a sourdough starter - Feeding and caring for your starter - Each participant receives a take-home sourdough starter 2️⃣ Mixing & Kneading Dough - Learning about different flour types and hydration levels - Proper kneading and handling techniques - Understanding bulk fermentation and gluten development 3️⃣ Shaping & Proofing - Pre-shaping and final shaping techniques - Using bannetons for structured loaves - Cold fermentation vs. same-day baking 4️⃣ Baking & Crust Perfection - Scoring techniques for beautiful designs - Baking with steam for the perfect crust - Understanding bake times and temperature control 5️⃣ Tasting & Troubleshooting - Slicing and analysing the crumb structure - How to troubleshoot common sourdough issues (dense crumb, over-proofing, under-fermentation) - Storing and refreshing your bread for longer shelf life What’s Included: ✅ All ingredients and equipment provided ✅ Hands-on guidance and expert tips ✅ Take-home sourdough starter to continue your journey ✅ Freshly baked sourdough loaf to take home ✅ Recipe booklet with detailed instructions and troubleshooting guide ✅ Shared lunch under the pergola 📍 Limited spots available—reserve your place today and start your sourdough journey!