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

Bread Ahead

Baking school at Borough Market & Wembley

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Upcoming classes

9 classes

Selected date

Thu 5 Nov 2026

14:00 – 17:00 • 1 day

£115

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  • Sun 8 Nov 2026

    09:30 – 12:30 • 1 day

    Bread Ahead, Wembley

    Baking team

    £115

  • Wed 11 Nov 2026

    09:30 – 12:30 • 1 day

    Bread Ahead, Borough Market

    Baking team

    £115

  • Fri 20 Nov 2026

    14:00 – 17:00 • 1 day

    Bread Ahead, Wembley

    Baking team

    £115

  • Fri 8 Jan 2027

    09:30 – 12:30 • 1 day

    Bread Ahead, Wembley

    Baking team

    £115

  • Sun 24 Jan 2027

    14:00 – 17:00 • 1 day

    Bread Ahead, Wembley

    Baking team

    £115

  • Fri 5 Feb 2027

    09:30 – 12:30 • 1 day

    Bread Ahead, Wembley

    Baking team

    £115

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8 Nov 2026
Sunday
09:30 - 12:30
Workshop1 day
BakingTeacher
Bread Ahead26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP
£115.00
11 Nov 2026
Wednesday
09:30 - 12:30
Workshop1 day
BakingTeacher
Bread AheadCathedral Street, Borough Market, London SE1 9DE
£115.00
20 Nov 2026
Friday
14:00 - 17:00
Workshop1 day
BakingTeacher
Bread Ahead26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP
£115.00
8 Jan 2027
Friday
09:30 - 12:30
Workshop1 day
BakingTeacher
Bread Ahead26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP
£115.00
24 Jan 2027
Sunday
14:00 - 17:00
Workshop1 day
BakingTeacher
Bread Ahead26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP
£115.00
5 Feb 2027
Friday
09:30 - 12:30
Workshop1 day
BakingTeacher
Bread Ahead26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP
£115.00
20 Feb 2027
Saturday
14:00 - 17:00
Workshop1 day
BakingTeacher
Bread Ahead26-28 Olympic Way, London HA9 0NP
£115.00
26 Feb 2027
Friday
09:30 - 12:30
Workshop1 day
BakingTeacher
Bread AheadCathedral Street, Borough Market, London SE1 9DE
£115.00
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