Hopkins Community Education

There’s something deeply satisfying about baking your own bread—especially during the cozy months of fall and winter. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to create, care for, and bake with a sourdough starter using simple, practical methods that work in a real home kitchen.
Whether you’re completely new to sourdough or you’ve tried before and felt overwhelmed, this class will help you understand the process and build confidence with your starter.
During the workshop, we’ll cover:
• What sourdough starter really is and how it works
• How to feed and maintain your starter
• Simple routines that fit into everyday life
• Signs of a healthy starter and common troubleshooting tips
• How to prepare your starter for baking
• A demonstration of the full sourdough bread making process: mixing dough, shaping, scoring

You’ll leave with your own active sourdough starter, clear instructions, and the confidence to continue baking at home.
This workshop is designed to make sourdough feel approachable and manageable—so you can enjoy the rhythm of baking fresh bread throughout the season.

Additional supplies available for purchase

Experience Level: No prior experience is necessary.