Online Beginner Sourdough Course

Our Beginner Sourdough Course was created for those of all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced bakers who need a little help perfecting their loaves. Each video walks you though the process, shares trade secrets, and shows our favorite tools.  The course contains six units with step-by-step tutorials to learn how to make your own traditional boule of sourdough bread. You can even watch while you bake! With lifetime access, videos can be referred back to as often as needed. Unit 1 explains what makes sourdough different, how to create and maintain a starter, how you know it’s ready to bake with, and what to do with your discard. Unit 2 teaches what a leaven is and shows how to create one for your bread. Unit 3 gets into mixing the dough and why it is important to wait to add the salt. Unit 4 describes the process of stretches and folds, and why they are necessary! You’ll also learn how to get a tangier sourdough or one with less sour flavor. Unit 5 shows how to laminate