Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread Masterclass 🍞

Discover the art and science of sourdough baking in this fully hands-on Whole Wheat Sourdough Masterclass. Learn to work with natural fermentation, understand your dough, and create wholesome, flavourful breads using whole wheat flour.

Whether you're a passionate home baker or looking to expand your baking skills, this workshop will help you build the confidence to make sourdough breads from scratch, with a deeper understanding of the techniques behind a good loaf.

What You’ll Learn

• Sourdough Starter: Understanding how to create, feed, maintain and use a healthy starter.
• Mixing & Dough Development: Learn the fundamentals of hydration, kneading and gluten development in whole wheat dough.
• Fermentation: Understand bulk fermentation, proofing and how to recognise when your dough is ready.
• Shaping, Scoring & Baking: Master essential techniques for shaping your loaves, scoring the dough and achieving a beautifully baked crust and crumb.
• Sourdough Fundamentals: Explore hydration levels, fermentation times and the factors that influence texture, flavour and loaf structure.
• What We’ll Bake

Fully Hands-On

• Whole Wheat Sourdough Boule with Seeds
• Whole Wheat Sourdough Sandwich Bread with Herbs

Demonstration Bakes

• Whole Wheat Sourdough Panini
• Whole Wheat Sourdough Focaccia
• Whole Wheat Sourdough Pizza Base

What’s Included

• Sourdough starter to take home
• Printed recipe notes and learning material
• Lunch during the workshop
• Freshly baked breads to enjoy and take home

This workshop combines practical baking experience with essential sourdough knowledge, helping you understand not just how to make sourdough, but why each step matters. Learn techniques you can continue practising and refining in your own kitchen.

Come ready to get your hands in the dough and take home the skills to bake your own whole wheat sourdough breads!