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Sourdough Basics for Beginners at Teaching Table

  • Teaching Table 12 Noel Drive Ossining USA (map)

If you want to better understand the science of sourdough, start or save a starter, or manage some baking mishaps, this crash course is for you. Sourdough bread baking is as simple as it is complicated. Through science and theory, live demonstration, experiential learning, and collective troubleshooting, you will make sense of sourdough. You will leave the class with a "starter" and the knowledge and inspiration for how to care for it. You will learn Chef Laura’s tested foolproof recipe for baking the perfect sourdough boule. You will learn no-waste methods for developing and nurturing your sourdough starter so that it nurtures you for years to come.

Sourdough Basics Bootcamp is a super condensed live and in-person version of our Sourdough Bread Baking for Beginners. This is primarily a demonstration style and discussion-based class with minimal hands-on application and some tasting!

As a bonus, when you enroll in this class, we include your access to our self-paced online Sourdough Bread Baking for Beginners Course to get you from starter to your first loaf of bread in less than 10 days. (a value of $129 FREE). You will also be equipped to take Intermediate Sourdough Baking.

For ages 12 and up. Youth ages 12-18 must be with an adult.

$65 per person. This is an in-person class at Teaching Table. Space is limited.

I took the two day sourdough class and learned soooo much! Laura is a great teacher and so very patient! She truly wants everyone to succeed and goes above and beyond to answer questions! I would definitely take more classes from her!
— Kym, Brooklyn

What You Get at our in-person classes:

  • all materials and ingredients

  • clean aprons to wear for the class (you have the option to purchase a new one to keep)

  • clear demonstrations and hands-on cooking

  • a sampling of what you made and in most cases, a complete sit-down meal* see note for Handmade Pasta Make and Take

  • recipes to take home

  • access to an experienced chef who will answer your cooking questions

  • leave the cleanup to us

Teaching Table prioritizes sourcing ingredients that are local, seasonal, sustainable, and organic whenever possible.

We serve water and tea. You may bring other beverages if you choose.