Sourdough RevolutionSourdough Masterclass
A full day at the bench with Max, from starter to baked loaf. Eight people, lunch included.
The short version
Masterclass: 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Thursday, £190 a person. Eight seats. Lunch included. You take home a live starter, written instructions and the loaf you shaped. A baker kit is available to buy on the day.
What happens on the day
- Coffee, and a look at a starter that has been going for half a century.
- Feeding and reading a starter, so you know when it is ready.
- Mixing, autolyse and folding by hand.
- Lunch while the dough rests.
- Shaping, proving and scoring.
- Baking in our ovens and in a home oven setup you can copy.
Who it suits
Beginners who want the whole picture, and home bakers who keep getting dense or flat loaves and want to know why.
What to take home
- A live starter from our mother dough
- Written instructions
- The loaf you shaped
The baker kit (banneton, scraper and lame) costs extra and you can buy it on the day.
All our classes
| 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. |
Questions people ask
Is lunch included?
Yes, lunch is included in the Masterclass.
Do I need experience?
No. Beginners are welcome, and so are bakers who want to fix a problem.
How do I keep the starter alive?
Max shows you on the day and the written instructions cover feeding at home.
Can I buy the Masterclass as a gift?
Yes, as a gift voucher valid for 12 months.