Sourdough Bread Making Workshop 2026

July 9th | 6:00 PM @ Ali's There’s something deeply satisfying about baking true sourdough bread—simple ingredients, time-tested methods, and a loaf that’s as beautiful as it is nourishing. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the basics of sourdough bread making using our 40+ year-old sourdough starter, passed down and carefully maintained for decades. This is a small, intimate class designed to give you plenty of personal guidance, confidence, and hands-on experience. What You’ll Learn: Sourdough bread making basics (no overwhelm, just clear steps) How to work with an established, mature sourdough starter Add-ins and variations to customize your loaves Techniques for shaping and scoring to create beautiful, bakery-style bread Tips for troubleshooting common sourdough problems at home What’s Included: Hands-on experience throughout the class Plenty of sourdough samples to enjoy A portion of our 40+ year-old sourdough starter to take home A relaxed, welcoming learning environment on our homestead This class is limited in size to ensure the best experience for everyone, so early registration is encouraged. 👉 Be sure to check out the follow-up class: Sourdough Discard Workshop, where we dive into delicious ways to use every bit of your starter. Whether you’re brand new to sourdough or looking to refine your technique, this class will leave you inspired, confident, and ready to bake at home. Classes are all at Ali's.  This one is an inside class, come to the house!  Classes are non-refundable, so please check you calendar and make sure you can make the class before signing up.  You can have someone come in your place.   Be sure to mark your calendar for this and all classes!