Hands of an artisan baker scoring fresh sourdough dough with a lame at Bourke Street Bakery Sydney.
from $190.00
Next: Sat, 12 Sep 9:30AM (AEST)
Sourdough Master Class - Sydney
4.7 across all classes · 611 reviews

Photos & Videos from Customers

Two freshly baked sourdough loaves with scored crusts on a dark serving board
Golden-brown artisan bread rolls and loaves on parchment paper in a bakery kitchen.
Hand holding a sliced loaf of freshly baked bread with open crumb structure
Candle-making workshop setup with ingredients, measuring bowls, and instruction materials on a work table.
Freshly baked artisan breads with golden-brown crusts cooling on parchment paper in a professional kitchen.
Freshly baked artisan bread loaves cooling on parchment paper in a professional kitchen
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what students are saying

🍞 Hands-On Baking 👩‍🏫 Expert Instructors 🔥 Passion Fueled 🎁 Take-Home Goodies

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 26-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 known to bakery staff to register your attendance.

Parking: There is plenty of parking available at the front of Banksmeadow Bakery location (18 Anderson Street, Banksmeadow) and on the street in front of the bakery.

Please be aware some classes may run 20-30 minutes in overtime. 

Age & Supervision Policy

Participants must be 16 years or older to attend this baking class.

Attendees under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the class.

Unaccompanied minors will not be permitted to participate.


Details

3 hours

You will learn

  • You will learn the art of sourdough bread making, from using our 26-year-old starter to shaping and baking your own handcrafted loaves.
  • Home baking techniques suited for domestic ovens

You will get

  • 1x Apron, 1x 26-Year Old Starter, 2x Shaped Sourdoughs, 1x Baked Sourdough Loaf, 1x Free Coffee, Discount on Bakers Package

Appropriate for

Suited for keen beginners over the age of 16, as well as those with some baking experience.


Preparation

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

Please wear comfortable clothing suited to the season - warm attire for winter and lighter garments for summer - that can handle a bit of flour. Flat, non-slip shoes with closed toes are essential. Avoid wearing jewellery on your wrists or fingers, as this class involves substantial hands-on work.


Your Teacher

Bourke Street Bakery

Bourke Street Bakery

611 reviews

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.


4.8 (440 reviews)

Photos & Videos

Two freshly baked sourdough loaves with scored crusts on a dark serving board
Golden-brown artisan bread rolls and loaves on parchment paper in a bakery kitchen.
Hand holding a sliced loaf of freshly baked bread with open crumb structure
Candle-making workshop setup with ingredients, measuring bowls, and instruction materials on a work table.
Freshly baked artisan breads with golden-brown crusts cooling on parchment paper in a professional kitchen.
Freshly baked artisan bread loaves cooling on parchment paper in a professional kitchen
+15
Dominic
Sep 2026
Good experience. Would recommend
Iman
Sep 2026
Such a fun and memorable class! Marek was an amazing host, and the experience was fantastic value. We took home freshly baked bread, a sourdough starter, ingredients to bake four more loaves, an apron and a tote bag, plus a wonderful new skill! Goodbye yeast, hello sourdough!
Hand holding a sliced loaf of freshly baked bread with open crumb structure
Two freshly baked sourdough loaves with scored crusts on a dark serving board
Two round loaves of bread wrapped in blue plastic proofing covers on a wire shelf
Edward
Sep 2026
Great teacher, a lot of fun, and you get to go home with bread!

Terms

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.

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