Introduction to Sourdough Bread Making

Discover the magic of sourdough with our hands-on breadmaking class. Learn the ancient art of crafting delicious and healthy sourdough bread from scratch. Our experienced instructor, Ian, will teach you the secrets to creating the perfect loaf, from creating and maintaining a starter to shaping and baking your bread. Join us for a fun and educational experience that will elevate your baking skills to new heights. Sign up now and unlock the wonders of sourdough breadmaking!

In the “Introduction to Sourdough Bread Making” class you’ll get to make three different types of sourdough breads: a delicious Scandi-style rye tin loaf, Focaccia and a Country-style rustic loaf. We’ll bake the rye loaf and Focaccia on the day and you’ll take the finished country loaf bread dough away with you to bake at home. You’ll also learn how to keep a sourdough starter healthy and active, ready to bake more delicious bread at home.

A vegetarian lunch is provided and there’s also lots of bread and other baked treats to try too! You’ll also receive some fresh sourdough starter, a detailed instruction booklet with the recipes, a proving basket, scraper and bread scorer.

The class runs from 10:00am to approximately 3pm (end time depends on how active the dough is on the day) at our home just outside Newark-on-Trent.

Classes in 2025:

• Friday 24 January (Sold Out)

• Sunday 2 February (Sold Out)

• Wednesday 19 February (Sold Out)

• Friday 14 March (Limited Availability)

• Wednesday 23 April (Limited Availability)

• Friday 16 May

• Wednesday 18 June

• Dates for second half of 2025 coming soon.

Bookings can be made via the button above (links to Craft Courses) or by emailing bake@staghillbakes.co.uk with your details and the date you are interested in attending.

Price: £130 per person

Includes: three different sourdough breads (Scandi rye, rustic loaf and Focaccia), fresh sourdough starter, detailed instructions with recipes, a proving basket, dough scraper and bread scorer as well as a vegetarian lunch

Cancellation Policy: Refunds will be given up to fourteen days prior to the class.

Allergy information: Please note that the class takes place in our home kitchen. As a result we cannot guarantee that our food and drinks are allergen-free.