The Sourdough Express: Starter, Shape, & Score

Ready to unlock the secrets to perfect homemade sourdough? Join us for The Sourdough Express, a dynamic, hands-on, three-hour class designed to give you the skills and confidence to bake incredible artisan loaves—all over your lunch break! Forget the endless waiting; we use a little "TV magic" to ensure you get hands-on experience with every critical step of the sourdough process. What You'll Master: Starter Science: Learn how to create, feed, and maintain your vibrant, active sourdough starter (levain). You'll leave with your own starter ready to go! Mixing & Kneading: Practice the autolyse method and learn how to properly mix your dough to develop strength and structure. Shape & Proof: Master the crucial techniques of pre-shaping and final shaping that give your loaf its height and structure, preparing it for the basket. Score & Bake: Learn the art of scoring for maximum visual appeal and effective oven spring, then watch a loaf you prepared go into the oven! What You'll Take Home: In this fast-paced, high-value session, you'll walk away with the essentials: Your Own Active Starter A Freshly Shaped Loaf (ready to bake at home) Dough to Practice (for later stretch & folds) A Slice of Fresh Sourdough (for tasting!) Get ready to stop guessing and start baking!