There’s something deeply nourishing about baking your own sourdough, slowing down, working with your hands, and transforming simple ingredients into a loaf that feeds both body and soul. In this hands-on Sourdough 101 class, you’ll learn the full sourdough process from start to finish in a warm, welcoming kitchen environment.
Designed for beginners and curious home bakers, this workshop covers everything from creating and maintaining a sourdough starter to mixing, shaping, and understanding naturally leavened dough. We’ll explore the nutritional benefits of different flours; including rye, spelt, and kamut, how sourdough supports gut health, and how to troubleshoot common challenges so you can bake with confidence at home.
You’ll get your hands into the dough during class and go home with your own shaped loaf to bake the next day, plus a sourdough starter and essential tools to continue your baking journey. Along the way, you’ll also enjoy tasting a freshly baked loaf paired with Mayernik Kitchen’s homemade jam because learning should always be delicious.
This class is taught by sourdough enthusiast Helen Shpits, whose passion and knowledge make sourdough feel approachable, doable, and incredibly rewarding.
✨ You’ll Go Home With:
A shaped loaf ready to bake the next day
A sourdough starter
A banneton proofing basket
Clear, step-by-step sourdough instructions
A comprehensive handout filled with resources
✨ Plus:
Hands-on instruction from an experienced sourdough baker
Fresh bread tasting with homemade jam
10% off any purchase the day of the workshop
⏰ A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund.