The Sourdough Day
£195.00
Learn the Art of Sourdough & Bread Baking with Andy Tyrell
Join expert chef and baker Andy Tyrell for a hands-on day where you’ll learn how to bake a variety of delicious breads, from holey country loaves to seedy ryes, pizza dough, and even a fancy fougasse.
Sourdough, the traditional way of making bread, uses wild yeasts to raise the dough. Over the day, you’ll dive into the science behind sourdough, learning how wild yeasts and bacteria work together to make it more delicious, flavourful, and digestible.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to improve your baking skills, you’ll learn key techniques such as choosing the right flour, creating and maintaining your starter, calculating dough ratios, kneading methods, high hydration doughs, shaping, and perfecting your baking process.
Is this course suitable for me? This course isn’t suitable for those with dairy or gluten intolerances. We recommend this course for participants aged 12 and up. Under-16s must be accompanied by a paying adult. These guidelines are in place to ensure the safety, comfort, and enjoyment of all our guests. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or need more information.
MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME
FLOUR
STARTER
PERCENTAGES & CALCULATIONS
MIXING, KNEADING, SHAPING
LUNCH
FERMENTATION
PROVING & BAKING
WASTE
DEPARTURE
Highlights
- You’ll meet your host and kick off the day with tea, coffee, and a freshly baked treat from the kitchen.
- Craft your own sourdough starter, learning the simple steps to create and maintain it at home.
- Master the art of sourdough by harnessing the power of wild yeasts to create flavourful, digestible loaves.
- Bake a range of delicious breads, from holey country loaves to seedy ryes, pizza dough, and a beautiful rustic fougasse.
- Dive into the science of baking with baker’s percentages, ensuring you get the perfect dough every time.
- Learn essential techniques, including kneading, handling high-hydration doughs, and perfecting bread shapes.
- Know exactly when your loaf is ready for the oven, mastering the art of timing for perfect results.
- Bake like a pro, leaving with the skills and confidence to create sourdough and other breads in your own kitchen.
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