Sourdough Bread Baking Class (Outdoor, Wood-Fired Oven)
Sourdough Bread Baking Class (Outdoor, Wood-Fired Oven)
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Are you ready to unlock the secrets of sourdough? Join our Sourdough Bread Baking Class in Albuquerque and learn to craft delicious, tangy loaves with crisp crusts and chewy interiors. This hands-on class at Sherwood Coffee 'n' Bread is perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike who want to deepen their understanding of this timeless bread-making tradition.
In our outdoor brick oven kitchen, you’ll learn everything from creating and maintaining a sourdough starter to mixing, shaping, and baking the perfect loaf. You’ll walk away with the confidence to bake sourdough at home and the skills to troubleshoot common challenges.
Class Agenda:
Introduction to Sourdough
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- Understanding wild yeast and the fermentation process.
- The importance of flour, water, time, and temperature.
Creating and Maintaining a Starter
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- Learn how to feed and care for your sourdough starter to keep it healthy and active.
Mixing and Kneading the Dough
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- Master dough hydration, mixing techniques, and the importance of the autolyse process.
Shaping and Proofing
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- Techniques for shaping loaves, scoring, and achieving the perfect rise.
Baking in a Brick Oven
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- Experience baking in a traditional brick oven for that artisan crust and flavor.
- Tips for adapting the process to your home oven.
Tasting and Q&A
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- Enjoy fresh-baked sourdough straight from the oven.
- Get answers to all your sourdough baking questions.
Take Home Your Creations
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- Leave with your own sourdough loaf, a healthy starter, and a detailed recipe handout.
Why Join Our Sourdough Bread Baking Class?
- Hands-On Learning: No demos here — you’ll be actively baking every step of the way.
- Brick Oven Experience: Learn how traditional baking techniques enhance flavor and texture.
- Small Class Size: Personalized instruction and a supportive environment.
- Take-Home Starter: Leave with your own starter to continue baking at home.
- Comprehensive Techniques: Learn everything from starter care to achieving the perfect crust.
Looking for more hands-on experiences? Explore our full range of Cooking Classes in Albuquerque and discover new culinary skills to master!
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The class was amazing. Bread making is an art and very time consuming. The class was structured perfectly to get a taste of every step and learn from an expert. He offered so many great tips that makes so much sense in NM’s high altitude.
Hello Lupe,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the class and found the structure and high-altitude tips helpful. Bread making does take time, and it’s great that you were able to experience each part of the process during our hands-on bread baking class in Albuquerque.
It was a pleasure having you in the workshop. If you continue practicing at home or decide to explore more Albuquerque baking classes in the future- whether it’s sourdough, baguettes, or another style - feel free to reach out with any questions.
Best regards,
Igor & Olga
Sherwood Bread and Coffee
The class we took with Igor was absolutely awesome. I brought almost my entire family, and he did a phenomenally thorough job. The venue was great, and the product was incredible. If you get the chance or opportunity to do this, definitely put it on your list!
Hello Liam,
Thank you so much for joining us and for bringing your family! It truly means a lot. I’m really glad you all enjoyed the sourdough bread class at our new place.
It was a pleasure baking with you, and I hope to see you again for more hands-on bread baking or pizza classes here in Albuquerque.
Thanks again for the kind words and for recommending us!
Igor
Sherwood Bread n Coffee
Incredible experience! Igor teaches the art of bread making with such great enthusiasm and passion and has a wonderful sense of humor. I enjoyed every minute of this experience and can’t wait to attend another class! Thank you Igor and Sherwood Bread and Coffee!!
Hello Valorie!
Thank you so much! I’m really glad you enjoyed the class and had such a good time. It was a pleasure baking together, and I’m happy to hear you’re excited to come back - that means a lot. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
Igor & Olga
Sherwood Coffee n Bread
My wife and I took the sourdough bread-baking class at Sherwood Coffee ’n’ Bread this past Saturday and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the warm welcome to the last bite of fresh-baked loaf, everything was exceptional.
Igor, our instructor, was fantastic! He was patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the art (and science!) of sourdough. He explained each step clearly, answered every question, and shared practical tips we can use at home. We left feeling confident, inspired, and eager to keep baking.
The atmosphere at Sherwood is as inviting as their bread is delicious: cozy, beautifully rustic, and filled with the comforting aroma of warm loaves. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned baker, this class is a must-try.
Thank you to Igor for an unforgettable, hands-on experience. We can't wait tor return soon and experience another class in pizza making!
Hello Jason!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for your kind words. It was a true pleasure having you both in class, and I’m so glad you left feeling inspired. I look forward to welcoming you back soon for pizza making it’s always a fun and delicious time!
P.S. Love the pictures
Warm regards,
Igor & Olga - Sherwood Coffee n Bread
Absolutely loved this class! Learned a lot about not only baking, but also how to keep and maintain a starter.
Hi Haley,
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m thrilled to hear you loved the class and found the lesson on maintaining a starter helpful. It’s such an important part of sourdough baking, and I’m glad you feel confident moving forward with it.
I look forward to seeing what you create — and hopefully welcoming you back for another class soon!
Warm regards,
Igor & Olga
Sherwood Coffee & Bread