The Art of Sourdough - Beginner Workshop

Discover the art of crafting naturally leavened bread in this hands-on workshop. Sourdough may seem mysterious, but we’ll break the process down into simple, approachable steps that anyone can master. Whether you're new to sourdough or looking to refine your craft, this workshop will give you the confidence, knowledge and real skills to bake beautiful bread at home.
What you will learn:
• The benefits of sourdough and sourcing the best ingredients and tools within your budget
• How to maintain the mature sourdough starter provided to you
• The techniques to create naturally leavened bread from start to finish, from mixing up your own dough to folding, shaping, scoring and prepping your loaf to bake at home the next day
• Practical tips and troubleshooting common sourdough challenges
What's included
All class supplies and ingredients are provided
• 3 full hours of hands-on learning
• Detailed guide with recipes, tips, FAQs
• Jar of established sourdough starter and a loaf you create in session to bake at home
• Kit of basic bread-making tools: fibreglass chopstick, proofing banneton, scoring lame and dough scraper
• Sourdough samples to enjoy!
Highlights
Tina MacIntyre is the owner of Crust & Comfort Sourdough, a sourdough microbakery located just steps from Parkwood in Oshawa. With a lifetime of baking experience and several years dedicated primarily to crafting artisan sourdough breads and baked goods of all kinds, Tina is thrilled to share her passion with a calm and welcoming approach.