Introduction to Sourdough Baking Workshop

ByBread Ahead

Baking

Beginner

A beginner workshop covering sourdough fundamentals, starter creation, brown levain, 100% rye bread and the no-knead process.

About this course

The workshop introduces the fundamentals of sourdough baking and the role of wild yeast. Participants create their own starter, then use an existing starter to make a brown levain and a 100% rye loaf. The no-knead sourdough process is also demonstrated.

What you'll learn

  • Create a sourdough starter
  • Make a brown levain using an existing starter
  • Produce 100% rye sourdough
  • Follow the main stages of a no-knead sourdough process

Is this course right for you?

The course is labelled Beginner (A1), suggesting an introductory level for learners developing familiarity with fundamental sourdough methods. The source does not specify whether previous baking experience is required.

Where this course runs

  • Selected class

    Bread Ahead, 26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP

    26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP

    Nearest station: Wembley

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Upcoming classes

15 classes

Selected date

Sat 17 Oct 2026

09:30 – 12:30 • 1 day

£115

Bread Ahead, Wembley

Baking team

Other available dates

  • Sun 18 Oct 2026

    14:00 – 17:00 • 1 day

    Bread Ahead, Wembley

    Baking team

    £115

  • Wed 21 Oct 2026

    14:00 – 17:00 • 1 day

    Bread Ahead, Borough Market

    Baking team

    £115

  • Sat 24 Oct 2026

    09:30 – 12:30 • 1 day

    Bread Ahead, Borough Market

    Baking team

    £115

  • Thu 29 Oct 2026

    14:00 – 17:00 • 1 day

    Bread Ahead, Wembley

    Baking team

    £115

  • Sat 31 Oct 2026

    09:30 – 12:30 • 1 day

    Bread Ahead, Borough Market

    Baking team

    £115

  • Sun 1 Nov 2026

    14:00 – 17:00 • 1 day

    Bread Ahead, Wembley

    Baking team

    £115

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18 Oct 2026
Sunday
14:00 - 17:00
Workshop1 day
BakingTeacher
Bread Ahead26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP
£115.00
21 Oct 2026
Wednesday
14:00 - 17:00
Workshop1 day
BakingTeacher
Bread AheadCathedral Street, Borough Market, London SE1 9DE
£115.00
24 Oct 2026
Saturday
09:30 - 12:30
Workshop1 day
BakingTeacher
Bread AheadCathedral Street, Borough Market, London SE1 9DE
£115.00
29 Oct 2026
Thursday
14:00 - 17:00
Workshop1 day
BakingTeacher
Bread Ahead26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP
£115.00
31 Oct 2026
Saturday
09:30 - 12:30
Workshop1 day
BakingTeacher
Bread AheadCathedral Street, Borough Market, London SE1 9DE
£115.00
1 Nov 2026
Sunday
14:00 - 17:00
Workshop1 day
BakingTeacher
Bread Ahead26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP
£115.00
5 Nov 2026
Thursday
14:00 - 17:00
Workshop1 day
BakingTeacher
Bread Ahead26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP
£115.00
8 Nov 2026
Sunday
09:30 - 12:30
Workshop1 day
BakingTeacher
Bread Ahead26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP
£115.00
20 Nov 2026
Friday
14:00 - 17:00
Workshop1 day
BakingTeacher
Bread Ahead26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP
£115.00
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  • Sun 18 Oct, 14:00 - 17:00

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  • Wed 21 Oct, 14:00 - 17:00

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  • Sat 24 Oct, 09:30 - 12:30

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  • Thu 29 Oct, 14:00 - 17:00

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  • Sat 31 Oct, 09:30 - 12:30

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  • Sun 1 Nov, 14:00 - 17:00

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  • Thu 5 Nov, 14:00 - 17:00

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  • Sun 8 Nov, 09:30 - 12:30

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  • Fri 20 Nov, 14:00 - 17:00

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