Sourdough Bread at Home: From Starter to Fresh Loaf

Learn the ancient art of sourdough bread making in this hands-on workshop that takes you through the complete bread-making journey—from maintaining a starter to slicing warm, fresh bread!

Join Matthew Homeijer for a unique "time travel" cooking experience where you'll see every stage of sourdough development in just 90 minutes. We'll start class by putting a loaf in the oven, then work backwards through the process, exploring how to keep a sourdough starter alive, create a levain, mix and ferment dough, and master shaping techniques. By class end, you'll be enjoying the very bread that was just dough when you arrived!

What You'll Learn:

• How to maintain and troubleshoot a sourdough starter

• The science behind fermentation and timing

• Hands-on mixing, folding, and shaping techniques

• How to read your dough and know when it's ready

• Essential baking tips for home success

  
  

What You'll Experience:

• Touch and smell dough at different fermentation stages

• Practice stretch-and-fold techniques

• Scoring and shaping demonstrations

• Taste fresh, warm sourdough bread made during class

Perfect for beginners and anyone wanting to master this timeless skill. All materials provided—just bring your appetite for learning (and fresh bread)!

Duration: 90 minutes

Level: Beginner-friendly

Materials: All provided

Take-home: Recipe cards, sourdough starter, starter care guide, full bellies