Sourdough RevolutionSourdough baking classes near Burford
Our bakery school in Lechlade is 10 miles from Burford, about 18 minutes by car. Eight people per class, taught by Max Abbott.
Most people from Burford start with Express Sourdough. The school is at The Malthouse, Market Square, Lechlade GL7 3AE, 10 miles from Burford via the A361. Classes run Tuesday to Thursday: Express Sourdough or Pizza from 10am to 1pm for £95, the Masterclass from 10am to 4pm for £190 with lunch.
Coming from Burford
Burford's high street runs steeply down to the Windrush, and it is one of our strongest towns for bread. Three Burford businesses sell or serve it.
With Burford Garden Company and The Farmer's Dog both carrying our bread, plenty of Burford guests come to learn how the loaf they buy every week is made.
At 18 minutes away, the Express class suits Burford best. Leave home just after 9:32am, bake all morning and be back for lunch with a warm loaf.
Classes and prices
| Class | Hours | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sourdough Masterclass | 10am to 4pm, lunch included | £190 | The whole process from starter to bake. You go home with a live starter, written instructions and the loaf you shaped. |
| Express Sourdough | 10am to 1pm | £95 | A condensed morning of mixing, folding, shaping and baking. Home for lunch. |
| Sourdough Pizza | 10am to 1pm | £95 | Sourdough pizza from dough to oven. You take home dough that freezes well and the instructions. |
Getting here from Burford
| From | Distance | Drive time | Leave by for a 10am start | Main road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burford | 10 miles | About 18 minutes | 9:32am | A361 |
Drive times are typical weekday mornings. Parking is in and around Lechlade market square.
Where to find our bread near Burford
- Burford Garden Company
- The Farmer's Dog Farm Shop
- The Farmer's Dog pub (on the menu)
- The Bell Inn, Langford (on the menu)
Wholesale bread in Burford
Run a cafe, deli or restaurant in Burford? We deliver every morning across OX postcodes, free from ten loaves. Wholesale details.
A gift for someone in Burford
Know a keen baker in Burford? Gift vouchers for every class arrive by email and last 12 months.
Questions people ask
How far is Lechlade from Burford?
10 miles, about 18 minutes by car via the A361. Leave Burford by 9:32am for a 10am class.
Is there parking?
Yes, in and around Lechlade market square, a short walk from the school.
Can you run a class in Burford?
Not at the moment. The ovens are the class, so everything runs in our school in Lechlade. Private groups can book the whole school.
Do you deliver bread to Burford?
Yes for businesses: we deliver wholesale every morning across OX postcodes. For home, buy from one of our stockists.