Sourdough Class

Get ready to knead, rise, and bake your own perfect loaf in this fun hands-on sourdough session! Join The Dough Below for a hands-on sourdough classes are designed for beginners,Intermediate Levels,Expert Levls and anyone looking to build confidence with naturally fermented bread. Throughout three interactive classes, you'll learn the complete sourdough process from caring for your starter to mixing, fermentation, shaping, scoring, and creating beautiful artisan loaves at home. Each class focuses on a different stage of the process, allowing you to learn at a comfortable pace while gaining practical experience every step of the way (EACH CLASS SOLD SEPARATELY). Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to improve your technique, you'll leave with the knowledge and confidence to continue your sourdough journey at home.( START ANY LEVEL OF CLASS AT ANYTIME BY JOINING THIS WEEKS CLASS) Class Details: • Location: Lake Commissary Kitchen • Address: 50 W Orange Ave, Unit 1, Eustis, FL 32726 • Instructor: The Dough Below • Class Type: Hands-on, in-person sourdough class • Experience Level: Beginner-friendly, intermediate level , expert level.( START ANY EXPERIENCE LEVEL BY PARTICIPATING IN THE CLASS THAT STARTS THIS WEEK.) • What to Bring: Nothing—all ingredients, tools, and equipment are provided. What's Included: Your sourdough class includes hands-on instruction, premium ingredients, use of all equipment during class, a live sourdough starter to take home, printed recipes, and detailed care instructions to help you continue your sourdough journey with confidence. Class One: Sourdough Foundations Learn the fundamentals of sourdough, including starter care, ingredients, mixing techniques, hydration, and fermentation. You'll prepare your own dough from scratch and leave with everything you need to continue at home. Class Two: Dough Development & Shaping Build on the basics by learning stretch-and-fold techniques, strengthening gluten development, proper shaping methods, and proofing techniques to prepare your dough for baking. Class Three: Scoring & Baking Complete your sourdough journey by learning how to confidently score and bake artisan bread. We'll cover oven spring, baking methods, troubleshooting, and tips for achieving a crisp crust and beautiful open crumb every time. What You'll Learn : • How Sourdough Starter Works • How To Feed And Maintain your Starter • How To Tell When your Starter is ready to use • How to Mix and Strengthen Sourdough Dough • Stretch and Fold techniques • Fermentation timing and what to look for • Baking tips for better crust and crumb • troubleshooting common sourdough problems • Tips for adapting sourdough to low-elevation environments, including hydration, fermentation, and timing adjustments for consistent results What To Execpt : Enjoy a welcoming, hands-on learning experience designed for all skill levels. Each class includes step-by-step instruction, live demonstrations, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions while working with your own dough. You'll Leave With: ✔ Active sourdough starter ✔ Fresh dough (where applicable) ✔ Printed recipes and instructions ✔ Beginner-friendly techniques you can repeat at home ✔ Confidence to create delicious artisan sourdough from scratch A Note From Chef : Sourdough is a process,and it gets easier when you know what to look for. This class is here to help you slow down,practice,ask questions, and feel supported while you learn. "You pay for really good food now, or you pay for your health later." - Chef's John & Zy Important Note: Class Purchases are final and nonrefundable. Please Double Check the class date,time,quanity, and details before completing checkout. Because The Dough Below prepares ingredients,tools,and space specifically for each class, we are not able to cancel or refund class bookings after purchase.