French Country Sourdough Bread - Mini Workshop

Learn how to bake a rustic, flavorful French Country Sourdough Boule using a blend of bread flour, rye flour, and whole wheat or spelt. In this fully hands-on 2.5-hour workshop, you’ll mix, shape, and prepare your own loaf to take home, plus receive a complete recipe.

Bake a Rustic French Country Sourdough Made With a Three-Flour Blend

The French Country Sourdough Boule is a classic artisan loaf known for its rich flavor, open crumb, and beautiful rustic crust. What makes this bread special is its balanced blend of bread flour, rye flour, and whole wheat or spelt, which creates depth of flavor and a hearty, satisfying texture.

In this 2.5-hour fully hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to mix, fold, and shape this dough with confidence. You’ll work step-by-step through the sourdough process and practice shaping a proper boule, along with scoring techniques and baking methods for home ovens.

This workshop is beginner-friendly and perfect for anyone who wants to explore multi-flour sourdough and build essential artisan bread skills.

What You’ll Learn

• How to work with a blend of bread flour, rye, and whole wheat/spelt
• Hydration and fermentation timing for French country-style sourdough
• How to mix and develop dough with multiple flour types
• Folding and strength-building techniques
• How to shape a round boule with structure
• Simple scoring patterns for a rustic finish
• Baking your boule at home (Dutch oven or standard oven)

What You Take Home

• Your own shaped French Country Sourdough Boule ready to bake
• One complete recipe (bread flour + rye + whole wheat/spelt blend)
• Skills and confidence to bake artisan sourdough at home

Why People Love This Workshop

• Incredible flavor from the three-flour blend
• Teaches essential sourdough techniques used in many breads
• A beautiful, hearty loaf that always impresses
• Beginner-friendly and fully hands-on
• Relaxed, enjoyable experience in Albuquerque

Class Details

• Duration: 2.5 hours
• Experience Level: Beginner-friendly
• Hands-On: Yes. Mix, fold, shape, and score
• Group Size: 6–12 participants
• Location: Sherwood Coffee ’n’ Bread, Albuquerque, NM