Sourdough Bread 101

Sourdough Bread 101 with Chef Vindi Rathnayake

Sourdough isn't just bread—it's bread that works with your body. The long fermentation process lowers its glycemic index, making it a smarter choice for blood sugar management. Wild yeast consumes simple sugars while building resistant starch, and naturally occurring lactic acid slows glucose absorption. The result? Real bread you can feel good about eating.

In this hands-on class, Chef Vindi Rathnayake walks you through the entire sourdough process from starter to scoring. You'll learn to feed and maintain a living starter, then put it to work—mixing, kneading, folding, shaping, scoring, and baking a loaf from scratch. Vindi is a Sri Lankan-born, Australian-trained baker and chef who brings global technique and artisan bakery experience into every class. Expect bold flavors, real skill-building, and a deeper understanding of what makes sourdough different from any bread you can buy.

Be prepared to get covered in flour and taste freshly baked bread.

Hands-on · Vegetarian · Vegan · Dairy-Free · Nut-Free

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