introduction to sourdough baking

What to bring and wear

  • Bring willingness to get your hands dirty
  • Wear comfortable clothing that will survive a coating of flour, flat and non-slip shoes with closed toes
  • Please do not wear jewellery on your wrists or fingers.

attending the class

To ensure that our class runs smoothly we ask that you arrive no later than 10 minutes before your scheduled class.

parking

There is ample parking available at the bakery location and in the street in front of the premises.


​Class schedule

From 10am to 2.30pm

What you will learn

  • The art of sourdough making from starter to baking your own hand shaped loaves
  • Make your own starter
  • Make three different sourdough loaves
  • Home baking techniques suitable for domestic ovens

What you will get

  • Tea / coffee on arrival
  • Lunch
  • Copy of all recipes and baking methods
  • Your own handmade sourdough loaves, baked and ready to eat

description

We wil explain the fundamentals of sourdough bread baking and the science behind the wild yeast. We will take you through the whole process, turning handfuls of flour into your own warm, crusty loaves.

You will work with our three-year old starter and artisan shaping methods. We will take you step by step through the creative process and educate you in the skills and techniques needed to replicate the baking process at home for the enjoyment of friends and family.

This sourdough class is suited for keen beginners as well as those with some baking experience.

baking class terms and conditions

  • Full payment for bookings is required in advance of attending a baking class
  • Gift vouchers are also regarded as payment. To book a class with a pre-paid gift certificate you can book online using your voucher number for payment.
  • No rescheduling / transferring is permitted within (7) days of the scheduled class
  • Bookings are non–refundable
  • If you are unable to attend the class within this period you can elect to send someone else in your place by notifying us by phone 07983 827 227 or by email info@mariasartisanbakery.co.uk
  • Maria's Artisan Bakery reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a class for reasons concerning Maria's Artisan Bakery. If a class has been cancelled due to low attendance, sickness or any other matter regarding Maria's Artisan Bakery, all students will be notified within 24 hours of the class commencement time with the option to reschedule to another date, or full refunds will be provided.
  • A minimum of 3 participants is required to run a scheduled class. In the event that minimum numbers are not reached, Maria's Artisan Bakery reserves the right to either reschedule your booking or request to transfer your booking into another scheduled class. In the event that the class is cancelled the participants will be notified as soon as possible and no later than 24 hours before the scheduled class date.
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