Sourdough for Beginners Class at Belle Ame Vineyards

Ready to master sourdough once and for all? Join me, The Sourdough Lady, for a hands-on, beginner-friendly class in the scenic setting of Belle Ame Vineyards in River Falls, WI. This cozy 2-hour workshop is the perfect introduction to the world of sourdough baking.

Whether you’re brand new to sourdough or you’ve tried and struggled before, this class will demystify the process and give you the confidence to bake delicious, naturally fermented bread in your own kitchen.

What we’ll cover:

• How sourdough works & why it’s different from commercial yeast
• How to feed, care for, and maintain your own sourdough starter
• Mixing dough, stretch & folds, and bulk fermentation
• Cold Fermentation, Baking & Storing sourdough bread
• Ingredients and recommended tools
• Tips & tricks for sourdough success and plenty of time for Q&A

What to bring:

• One medium-large sized bowl (for mixing and taking your dough home)

What you’ll take home:

• A jar of my 170-year-old San Francisco sourdough starter “Phoebe”, fed and active
• Your own dough, ready to finish fermenting, shape, and bake at home
• A printed recipe card and starter care guide
• A follow-up email with bonus sourdough recipe and tool links

Ages:

We love kids, and they are welcome in this class! Suitable for ages 14+.

Please Note:

Only one participant per paid ticket is allowed to attend. Due to venue space and class format, no additional guests, observers, or plus ones are permitted. To be fair to all attendees, there is no exception, Thank you for understanding!

Return & Cancellation Policy:

We understand that life happens. If you’re unable to attend, your registration is transferable one time to another class date,  or you can transfer to another guest in your place with notice. If you notify us at least 72 hours before class, we’ll gladly issue you a class credit to use for a future event.

Please note: due to the time, ingredients, and preparation involved in each class, credits and transfers are not available for cancellations made within 72 hours of the event. We reserve the right to cancel the event due to low bookings and offer a full refund or transfer to another class. Thank you so much for your understanding and support!

Questions? email [email protected]