SOURDOUGH MADE SIMPLE - A Hands-On Beginner Sourdough Workshop

Slow down. Work with your hands. Understand your dough. Leave ready to bake with confidence in this fun workshop!
About this Event

Join Lorena from Bake It Up!, certified baker and experienced baking instructor, for a relaxed 3.5-hour workshop designed to take the confusion out of sourdough.

Come on your own or with a friend, learn alongside other bread lovers, ask questions and enjoy an afternoon of practical baking and good food.

🎁 FIRST 2 TO BOOK GET A FREE SOURDOUGH BAKING KIT!🍞 *(Value $39. See below what is included.)

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Feed, maintain and understand your sourdough starter
• Know when your starter is ready
• Mix and work with your own sourdough dough
• Stretch & folds, coil folds and dough development
• Understand bulk fermentation and dough readiness
• Learn how temperature and timing affect fermentation
• Explore shaping, scoring, steam, baking and oven spring
• Troubleshoot common sourdough problems

The goal is to help you understand what you're seeing and feeling in the dough, so you can confidently recreate the process at home.

🇮🇹 BONUS: ITALIAN SOURDOUGH FOCACCIA

Lorena will also show you how to use sourdough to make a beautiful Italian-style sourdough focaccia.

We’ll finish with a relaxed sourdough bread and focaccia tasting, accompanied by a selection of savory bites and simple pairings to enjoy together while we chat, connect and answer any last questions.

YOU'LL TAKE HOME

The sourdough dough you make in class to continue and bake at home
- Active Bake It Up! sourdough starter
- Recipes & home-baking instructions
- Access to the Bake It Up! Baking Classes community

SUPPORT FOR YOUR HOME BAKE

The day after the workshop, you'll have dedicated Q&A support for any questions that come up while you continue the process and bake your loaf at home.

Share photos, results or questions and get guidance when you need it.

DETAILS

Sunday, October 4, 2026 | 3:00 - 6:30 PM
⏱ 3.5-hour hands-on workshop
🎟 $125 per person

Tickets Promo:

• FIRST 2 TO BOOK GET A FREE SOURDOUGH BAKING KIT! The kit includes:
• Banneton proofing basket with liner
• Dough whisk
• Bread scoring tool/lame
• Replacement blades
• Bench scraper
• Blade storage pouch
• BOGO: Bring a friend and enjoy 50% off the second ticket.

No previous sourdough experience needed.

Come curious. Enjoy the process. Leave understanding sourdough — and ready to bake your own. ❤