Sourdough Bread Baking Class

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

• • Understanding wild yeast and the fermentation process.
  • The importance of flour, water, time, and temperature.

Creating and Maintaining a Starter

• • Learn how to feed and care for your sourdough starter to keep it healthy and active.

Mixing and Kneading the Dough

• • Master dough hydration, mixing techniques, and the importance of the autolyse process.

Shaping and Proofing

• • Techniques for shaping loaves, scoring, and achieving the perfect rise.

Baking in a Brick Oven

• • 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

• • Enjoy fresh-baked sourdough straight from the oven.
  • Get answers to all your sourdough baking questions.

Take Home Your Creations

• • 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.

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