Intro to Sourdough: From Starter to Loaf

From starter to loaf, learn the simple rhythms of sourdough baking and leave with everything you need to bake at home. 🍞 October — Intro to Sourdough: From Starter to Loaf There's something special about pulling a warm loaf of bread from the oven. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn the foundations of sourdough baking—from understanding your starter to shaping your first loaf—so you can confidently begin baking from scratch at home. Whether you've been intimidated by sourdough or simply don't know where to start, you'll leave with practical skills, simple routines, and the confidence to keep baking long after the workshop. What You'll Learn 🫙 Caring for Your Starter • Learn what a sourdough starter is and how it works. • Feed and care for your own starter. • Understand simple maintenance routines and troubleshooting. • Take home your own active starter to continue baking. 🍞 Mix, Shape & Score Your First Loaf • Learn the basic stages of sourdough bread making. • Practice shaping a rustic boule. • Learn simple scoring techniques for a beautiful bake. • Watch a loaf bake together while learning tips for success at home. 🥖 Shape Your Own Take-Home Loaf • Shape your own sourdough boule. • Learn how to proof and bake it at home the following day. • Leave with the confidence to recreate the process in your own kitchen. 🥪 Herdstead Table While our community loaf bakes, we'll gather around the table for a cozy build-your-own sourdough sandwich lunch featuring fresh sourdough, seasonal vegetables, homemade spreads, local cheeses, and other harvest-inspired fillings. Because learning new skills is always better shared around good food. You'll Take Home • An active sourdough starter • A hand-shaped sourdough boule, ready to proof and bake at home • A beginner-friendly sourdough guide with feeding schedules, recipes, and troubleshooting tips • The confidence to begin your own sourdough journey Save 20% when you Register three events! If you are interested in attending more than one event, choose your preferred date in any event, select "3 Month Pass" and check-out. The 20% discount will automatically show at checkout. Once registered l will reach out to help you register for your preferred date for the other two months.