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Sourdough Starter Workshop at Basilwood Farm
Approx. 1–1.5 hours
Ready to begin your sourdough journey? Join Herndon Homestead at Basilwood Farm for a fun, hands-on workshop where you'll learn the secrets to creating and maintaining a happy, healthy sourdough starter!
Whether you're brand new to sourdough or have struggled to keep a starter alive, this beginner-friendly class will give you the knowledge and confidence to care for your starter and prepare it for baking delicious homemade bread.
We'll cover:
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Understanding what a sourdough starter is and how it works
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Proper feeding schedules and ratios
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Maintaining a healthy, active starter
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How to bulk up your starter for baking
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Storing your starter and managing feeding
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Troubleshooting common starter problems
The best part? You'll create your very own sourdough starter during class and take it home to nurture and grow!
No experience necessary — just bring your curiosity, your questions, and a love for homemade bread. You'll leave with your own starter, plenty of helpful tips and tricks, and the confidence to continue your sourdough journey at home.
Sourdough Bread Demo Class at Basilwood Farm
Approx. 2 hours
Join us at Basilwood Farm for an introduction to the art of sourdough bread! In this 2-hour demo class, you’ll walk through every step of the sourdough process, from nurturing a healthy starter to creating a golden, crusty loaf.
We’ll cover:
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What a sourdough starter is and how to feed and maintain it
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Mixing and developing dough for the perfect texture
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Bulk fermentation and why it’s key to great bread
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Shaping and preparing your loaves for baking
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The benefits of cold proofing
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Baking tips for achieving a crisp crust and airy crumb
Whether you’re brand new to sourdough or looking to sharpen your skills, this class will give you the confidence to bake your own bread at home. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of the process, plenty of tips and tricks, and inspiration to keep baking.
Sourdough Scone Workshop at Basilwood Farm
Approximately two hours
Join Cathryn at Basilwood Farm for a hands-on sourdough scone workshop where you’ll learn how to mix, shape, and bake tender, flavorful sourdough scones from start to finish. We’ll walk through each step together, sharing tips and techniques to help you feel confident recreating them at home. Best of all, you’ll head home with your freshly baked scones to enjoy (or share… if you can resist!).
Private classes available, email cathrynherndon@gmail.com
