Sourdough Master Class - Sydney
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Description
Learn how to bake your own sourdough bread from passionate industry experts at Bourke Street Bakery. In each three-hour class we will take you through the whole process, turning handfuls of flour into your own warm, crusty loaves.
You will work with our 25-year-old starter and artisan shaping methods. We will take you step by step through the creative process, educating you in the skills and techniques needed to replicate the baking process at home for the enjoyment of friends and family.
This sourdough master class is suited for keen beginners as well as those with some baking experience.
Workshop outline:
- Introduction to sourdough
- Hands-on skills
- Mixing your dough
- Moulding and shaping techniques
- How to take care of your bread starter
- Leaven the bread
- Baking tips and tricks
- Taste testing and review of skills taught
Attending a Class;
To ensure that our class runs smoothly we ask that you arrive no later than 10 minutes before your scheduled class and make yourself know to bakery staff to register your attendance.
Parking: There is ample parking available at our Banksmeadow bakery location and in the street in front of the premises.
Please be aware some classes may run 20-30 minutes in overtime.
What you will learn
- The art of sourdough bread making from starter to baking your own hand shaped loaves
- Home baking techniques suited for domestic ovens
What you will get
- An apron + your own breads and starter kits
What to bring
- A willingness to get your hands dirty
- An insulated bag or an esky - for you to take home some shaped, unbaked loaves.
What to wear
Comfortable warm clothing that will survive a coating of flour and flat, non-slip shoes with closed toes. Please do not wear jewelry on your wrists or fingers as this class will involve substantial hands-on work.
Appropriate for
Suited for keen beginners over the age of 16, as well as those with some baking experience.
Bourke Street Bakery began as a little corner store bakery cafe in the winter of 2004. Paul Allam and David McGuinness were bakers and chefs who shared a love of good food and an appreciation of all things handmade. They also shared a dream to open a little café bakery where everything would be made by hand with dedication and love. Over the years Bourke Street Bakery has grown into a Sydney institution, now with more hands still making and baking with dedication and love.
Bourke Street Bakery makes everything by hand with the best possible ingredients, from organic sourdoughs to pastries and cakes. A combination of great produce, artisanal skill and hard work creates the honest, soulful, delectable bites that Bourke Street Bakery has become famous for.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A transfer can be requested 7 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
Terms & Conditions
Baking Class Terms & Conditions
- Full payment for bookings is required in advance of attending a baking class.
- Gift vouchers are also regarded as payment. To book a class with a prepaid gift certificate you can book online using your voucher number for payment.
- Baking class purchases and vouchers are non-refundable and not redeemable for bakery goods.
- Re-scheduling is not permitted within (7) days of booked classes. Bookings may be transferred to another participant if you are unable to attend the class within this period. To make a participant transfer request please call us on 9666 5777 or make a participant transfer request via email to info@bourkestreetbakery.com.au
- Bourke Street Bakery reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes if required. For classes cancelled due to low attendance, sickness or any other matter, all students will be notified within 24 hours of class commencement time with the option to reschedule to another date of choice or a full refund.
- A minimum of 6 participants is required to run a scheduled class. In the event that minimum numbers are not reached, Bourke Street Bakery reserves the right to either reschedule your booking or request to transfer your booking into another scheduled class. In the event that the class is cancelled the participants will be notified as soon as possible and no later than 24 hours before the scheduled class date.
- Minimum age is 16 when accompanied by an adult, otherwise classes are 18+, payment is required for both participants.
- It is required to wear closed strong non-slip shoes, as the class will take place in the commercial kitchen. NO open shoes allowed in bakery at any time. Please note, Bourke Street Bakery reserves the right to refused entry if participant does not have the right footwear, as we do not provide any boots at the premises.
- The class will be held in our manufacturing facility without heating, as the air conditioning is set to suit the production environment. Participants are advised to wear warm clothing.
- Please remove all jewelry and acrylics removed as the class will involve substantial hands-on work.