Baking
The Sourdough Starter School
An all-levels introduction to sourdough covering starter creation, baking principles, practical skills and tastings.
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Upcoming classes
7 classes
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
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17 Sept 2026 Thursday | 10:00 - 11:30 | One-day class1 day | BakingTeacher | Bread AheadCathedral Street, Borough Market, London SE1 9DE | £25.00 | Book now |
17 Sept 2026 Thursday | 14:00 - 15:30 | One-day class1 day | BakingTeacher | Bread AheadCathedral Street, Borough Market, London SE1 9DE | £25.00 | |
17 Sept 2026 Thursday | 16:30 - 18:00 | One-day class1 day | BakingTeacher | Bread AheadCathedral Street, Borough Market, London SE1 9DE | £25.00 | |
18 Sept 2026 Friday | 14:00 - 15:30 | One-day class1 day | BakingTeacher | Bread AheadCathedral Street, Borough Market, London SE1 9DE | £25.00 | |
30 Sept 2026 Wednesday | 10:00 - 11:30 | One-day class1 day | BakingTeacher | Bread AheadCathedral Street, Borough Market, London SE1 9DE | £25.00 | |
30 Sept 2026 Wednesday | 14:00 - 15:30 | One-day class1 day | BakingTeacher | Bread AheadCathedral Street, Borough Market, London SE1 9DE | £25.00 | |
30 Sept 2026 Wednesday | 16:30 - 18:00 | One-day class1 day | BakingTeacher | Bread AheadCathedral Street, Borough Market, London SE1 9DE | £25.00 |
Thu 17 Sep, 14:00 - 15:30
1 day1 dayThu 14:00£25BakingTeacherBread AheadThu 17 Sep, 16:30 - 18:00
1 day1 dayThu 16:30£25BakingTeacherBread AheadFri 18 Sep, 14:00 - 15:30
1 day1 dayFri 14:00£25BakingTeacherBread AheadWed 30 Sep, 10:00 - 11:30
1 day1 dayWed 10:00£25BakingTeacherBread AheadWed 30 Sep, 14:00 - 15:30
1 day1 dayWed 14:00£25BakingTeacherBread AheadWed 30 Sep, 16:30 - 18:00
1 day1 dayWed 16:30£25BakingTeacherBread Ahead
About this course
This introductory session examines the principles behind sourdough baking, including what a starter is and how it functions. Participants make their own starter and learn how to establish and care for it at home. Teaching combines baking science with practical work and tastings, giving learners an overview of the processes involved in sourdough baking alongside the opportunity to handle the starter-making process themselves.
What you'll learn
- Explain the role and characteristics of a sourdough starter
- Create a sourdough starter
- Describe key principles underlying sourdough baking
- Outline how to build and care for a starter at home
Is this course right for you?
The session is intended for people beginning to explore sourdough, while its all-levels listing also indicates that learners with existing knowledge may attend. Participation combines practical starter-making with baking science and tastings.
- Designed with sourdough beginners in mind
- Includes a blend of explanation, practical work and tastings
Where this course runs
- Selected class
Bread Ahead, Cathedral Street, Borough Market, London SE1 9DE
Cathedral Street, Borough Market, London SE1 9DE
Nearest station: Borough Market
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