Sourdough Bread Workshop

About this class

Saffron Studio's Alameda sourdough workshop walks students through starter maintenance, dough hydration, bulk fermentation timing, folding technique, shaping, and scoring before loading the loaves into a Dutch oven for a crackly bake. Instructor Athena is knowledgeable and patient, fielding every question about crust color, crumb structure, and starter smell so students leave with a real understanding of the process, not just a recipe. Every participant takes home a baked loaf and a portion of heirloom starter to keep the practice going at home.