Learn from a Teacher Turned Chef
I'm Chef Laura! I have a passion for sourdough. I love all things baking and believe in teaching everyone how to Cook More, Shop Less and Waste Nothing. I'm a little nerdy, so not only will you bake beautiful bread but you'll understand the science behind sourdough and manage mishaps through a community of bakers.
What You Get in this Course:
Take it at your own pace.
- Concise instructional videos
- Clear handouts and visual aids
- A baking schedule & reminders
- 2 live zoom sessions to troubleshoot and check progress
- 4 tested recipes for beginner sourdough bakers, including how to use your discard
- Q&A with the chef
- Access to Teaching Table's Sourdough Baking Community
- Lifetime access to the curriculum & recipes
Self Paced.
Register Now. Start and Finish when it is convenient for you. We will take you from flour to starter to freshly baked sourdough boule in 11 days. Devote no more than 30 minutes per day.
Sourdough Bread baking for Beginners is for you if...
You love bread and want to make a healthier version.
You want to create or nurture a sourdough starter.
You crave an understanding of the why and how.
You want to troubleshoot challenges with your sourdough.
You want to understand which tools and equipment are necessary for baking.
You're overwhelmed with how to get started and need help planning next steps.
Maintain a Healthy Starter
Master Fermentation
Achieve Oven Spring
Testimonials
Since 2020, I've taught hundreds of students, from novice to experienced bakers, how to master sourdough. 98% of my survey respondents would recommend Teaching Table classes to a friend. See what our students are saying about Sourdough Bread Baking for Beginners.
Learn with Support
"I have taken the Beginner and Advanced Sour Dough classes at Teaching Table by Zoom during this pandemic. Both classes were fun, well-organized, fast-paced, and the results were delicious! Chef Laura is knowledgeable and quick to answer questions during class and by email. She has exceptional teaching skills and cares about her students' learning experience and progress." - Emily
Bake Pretty Bread
"I can bake pretty bread! Laura's class was fun, extremely informative and nicely paced. If you want to know how to make a lovely sourdough boule, check her out!" - Stephanie
Gain Confidence
"I've taken both the beginner and advanced online sourdough classes with Laura and it's been a fantastic experience. Laura is so helpful in class for students at all levels, and also answers questions outside of class hours. I was never a big fan of baking before, but her tips and lessons have made me more knowledgeable and confident in the kitchen and now I really enjoy it. Thank you!" - Kristen
Curriculum
So, how does this work?
- Start the course whenever you like.
- For 10 days, devote just 30 minutes per day to completing the module.
- Be sure to click "I agree to receive instructional and promotional emails" so that you don't miss any notifications and reminders regarding this course.
- Modules include instructional videos, slides presentations, visual aids, and step by step tasks for you to complete.
- Post your questions in the Q&A.
- Join the Live Zooms to get your questions answered or see a demo in real time. Chef Laura will be in touch to schedule!
- Enjoy a freshly baked loaf of bread within 2 weeks of starting the class (and many more after that)!
- Join our Sourdough Community to share your bakes and trouble shoot with other Teaching Table bakers.
What do I need?
We teach confident substitutions and how to use what you already have. I have adjusted and converted my recipes to account for lack of access to commonly used sourdough tools. But, if you must know, here is a list of suggested materials:
The only items you truly NEED are FLOUR and WATER. We can figure out the rest…
- water
- flour (ideally organic; from wheat, spelt, or rye)
- kitchen scale or measuring cups and spoons
- glass jars or containers with lids
- mixing bowls or large plastic containers, (ideally with covers or kitchen towels or plastic wrap)
- bench/dough scraper or large metal or plastic spatula
- basket or bowl for shaping bread
- parchment paper
- lame, razor blade or very sharp knife
- oven
- dutch oven
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