The Best Baking Classes in Melbourne (2026 Expert Guide)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What sourdough techniques are covered in Melbourne's sourdough bread classes?

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  Melbourne's sourdough classes cover creating and maintaining sourdough starter culture, kneading high-hydration dough, shaping loaves in tins/cloth/baskets, fermentation processes, and recognizing well-made bread. Classes also include instruction on cooling and storing bread properly. Most workshops run 2.5 to 3 hours and include hands-on practice with dough you take home to bake.

• Do Melbourne baking classes include materials and take-home items?

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  Yes. The Beginners Bread Making and Artisan Bread Making classes at Convent Bakery include a 100% Fairtrade cotton embroidered apron, welcome organic coffee or tea, woodfired baked goods you make and take home, all recipes, and 1 kilo of organic flour. Other classes like Redbeard's full-day workshop focus on techniques and knowledge rather than packaged materials.

• What is the maximum class size for hands-on baking workshops in Melbourne?

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  The Sourdough Bread Workshop has a maximum of 7 participants to allow for social distancing. The Sourdough Bread Making Class caps at 10 people maximum per session to ensure all attendees receive hands-on instruction and attention for questions.

• Who teaches the Redbeard Historic Bakery Bread Baking Workshop?

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  The Redbeard workshops are led by either Lise Ramsden, Redbeard Head Baker, or Alan Reid, co-founder of RedBeard who has almost two decades of sourdough baking experience. Both instructors conduct the full-day comprehensive workshops covering sourdough techniques and bread fundamentals.

• What specific bread styles can I learn to make in Melbourne classes?

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  Melbourne baking classes cover multiple bread styles including basic sourdough, Danish dark rye bread, ciabatta, Turkish breads, and pizza dough. The Artisan Bread Making class specifically focuses on ciabatta and Turkish breads known for large air holes, while the Danish Dark Rye Bread workshop teaches Northern European wholegrain techniques.

• Do Melbourne baking classes offer virtual or online options?

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  Yes. Several classes offer Zoom options including Perfect Scrolls, Perfect Sponge Cake, Artisan Muffins, Easy Sourdough, Perfect Cookies, and Puff Pastry Perfection. These Zoom classes typically run 30-45 minutes and include online courses to continue learning at your own pace. Some include eBooks and recordings sent after the session.