#1 Sourdough Bread Baking 101
(Edited: Course Updated August 2019)
Tired of baking bricks when everyone else is baking super gorgeous sourdough bread with a holey crumb and crispy crust? Change all of that by enrolling in "Sourdough Bread Baking 101."
This is the sourdough baking course you need if you are just starting out in sourdough bread baking. In my other courses, I teach how to bake all sorts of sourdough breads, but in this course, I won't load you down with lots of information, just enough so it is easy and fun to bake your first loaf of sourdough.
You will first learn how to make your own sourdough starter at home, day by day with detailed instructions, videos and a free pdf downloadable booklet.
Next, you'll move onto baking waffles to test your new sourdough starter and then onto your first sourdough test loaf. Once you've taken a basic white sourdough loaf, steaming hot, out of your own oven, you will be ready to move on to more complex formulas.
There are two basic sourdough bread formulas in this course. I call them "First Loaf" and "Second Loaf." We will follow the easy step by step directions of the process together. The first loaf is easy. It is a one day round boule with a lower hydration dough, which means it is not too wet or sticky. The second loaf is a two day high hydration dough and is a batard or French style loaf. Working together, I will show you how to handle a wet, sticky dough and how to do an autolyse. This bread results in a lovely tasting bread with large holes and a wonderful crispy crust.
This course is for I have fifteen years of experience teaching the newbie sourdough baker, so come on. Let's have some fun. You know want to.
This course would make an excellent gift for the aspiring baker in your family circle, whether an older baker or a young new baker.
Some skills you will learn:
How to make and care for your own sourdough starter
Why it's important to weigh ingredients.
Gathering some basic baking equipment
How to mix and fold dough. No kneading here.
Shaping, scoring and baking the dough.
What to do after you've baked your first loaf... hint (bake your second loaf. )
When you have finished Sourdough Bread Baking 101, you will have the confidence to not only bake using your own sourdough starter, you will be ready for more advanced sourdough baking techniques which will enable you to bake all sorts of sourdough artisan breads.
Some Student Reviews:
by Pam H - Outstanding
This is an outstanding class on sourdough - well written text lectures, great videos and clear recipes/formulas. I've been a bread baker for 40 years - this class has taken my sourdough baking skill to a whole new level.
by Amanda H - Fantastic Class
I absolutely loved Teresa's Sourdough 101 class. Her directions were easy to follow, full of great info, and I was able to bake incredible sourdough bread. I loved it so much that I have already signed up for her other three courses. My family and I say "thank you Teresa".
by Samira M - Very good
For the first time I could bake a bread a reaaly sourdough bread. The course is really good. Simple and direct. Thank you so much Teresa.
by Ban S - excellent course for sourdough baking
an excellent course for beginners in sourdough baking and excellent instructor with great experience.
by Robin E - More, More, More
Can't get enough. I love Teresa Greenway's courses. She is so complete and does not just leave you hanging. She is there for you just like in a classroom and helps troubleshoot and encourage. Thank you so much I look forward to the future bakes and classes.
by Simon H - Brilliant.
I've checked out many sourdough baking texts and videos but then I discovered Teresa. Absolutely brilliant, not least, Teresa uses highly accurate gram measurements and not flippin' cups (what's more she explains why cups are an inaccurate measure). The course takes the student by the hand and slow, confidently and kindly walks through each step simply. There's no technical jargon and no assumption that the student knows this or that before setting out. The texts are clear, the videos are clear. This is without doubt the best sourdough bread making course I've ever seen. Thank you Teresa.
by Jeni H - Absolutely fantastic.
I have enjoyed this course so much, I'm baking my loafs right now. I found this course answered so many questions I had about making sourdough, I would highly recommend it to anyone starting out.
by Pam H - Outstanding
This is an outstanding class on sourdough - well written text lectures, great videos and clear recipes/formulas. I've been a bread baker for 40 years - this class has taken my sourdough baking skill to a whole new level.
by Trish D - Perfect for beginners
This is another great course from Teresa. I have also completed two other sourdough courses of Teresa's and totally recommend them. If you are new to sourdough....start here and learn from a friendly and informative teacher. Teresa takes you through the process of sourdough baking and you learn at your own pace. Perfect place to start to enter the wonderful world of sourdough baking. A
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so far
I am enjoying it so far, but 8 of the videos in section 4 of #1 sourdough bread baking 101 only run for approximate 2 minutes then stop and cannot be seen to the end of the video, so only getting to see small amounts of each video.
So far , so good.
So far, Theresa seems to have excellent baking and teaching skills.
I am very excite about what I am learning in this course so far!!
ClRity of instructions for success I'm very pleased with the course so far.
so far yes Good so far.
Loved it and I learnt quite a lot So far, this course is just what I needed to take my baking to the next level!
So far, this course is a home baker's dream.
So far I've been able to duplicate the first sourdough twice.
I'm really enjoying the course so far.
This is the best explaining and information relating I have seen so far.
Very interesting so far!
So far, I’m working along with the program and I’m learning a lot..... rom my mistakes, from how to do it properly....and I’ve thrown out a lot of my excess starter!
Loving my experience so far!!
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step by step instructions
thanks a lot Very clear and exact A great introduction, really helpful videos showing step by step instructions that helped me understand how the dough should feel at each stage.
I find it simply the best info and step by step instructions on sourdough breadbaking for beginners.
Shows step by step instructions and provides explanation during the course.
Well organized lessons with step by step instructions.
Step by step instructions - gives me confidence that I am doing what needs to be done to make that wonderful bread.
Nice step by step instructions for beginners.
very easy to understand and excellent teacher Clear step by step instructions - very easy to follow I have been baking sourdough from a starter a friend gave me for about a year.
Step by step instructions given here will enable anyone who wants to make a beautiful sourdough Havent seen enough yet I'm learning a lot from these videos.
Verr clear, step by step instructions.
I love the details in the step by step instructions.
Love the step by step instructions and videos.
Easy to understand step by step instructions.
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my first loaf
I enjoyed it and can't wait to bake my first loaf.
I’m learning why my first loaf, made with a different recipe and not a long enough time for the starter to mature was short and gummy.. its an awesome course!.
This lecture was easy to follow and my first loaf turned out almost picture perfect and was so very tasty.
Made my first loaf and I am hooked!
My first loaf of home made sour dough bread came out incredible.
My first loaf came out perfect!
My first loaf was a disappointing disaster.
While my first loaf wasn't perfect, it was definitely delicious!
Did not know what to expect from an online couse at such a low cost but this was fantastic and results of my first loaf were amazing!
Can't wait to bake my first loaf and post my pictures.
The video tutorials are easy and enjoyable to watch and learn, cant wait till my first loaf is ready!
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highly recommend
Highly recommended.
The content however is excellent I HIGHLY recommend this course for anyone who loves baking.
Highly recommend if you are unsure about or intimidated by sourdough.
Highly recommend it for anyone yearning to bake a respectable loaf of bread that tastes 100% better than 99% of the commercial loaves available out there!
If you've never grown your own starter I highly recommend the YouTube series she mentions in lecture 3: Make Your Own Sourdough Starter - Day by Day.
Highly recommended course if you want to fascinate your family or friends with your bread and have very little time to learn.
I highly recommend this course.
I found this course answered so many questions I had about making sourdough, I would highly recommend it to anyone starting out!
I highly recommend her classes.
Very impressed and highly recommend this course.
I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to start learning about baking sourdough bread.
Highly recommend!
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came out
:)) I followed Teresa's instructions to the T and my bread came out amazing, which has sent me on a quest to improve my breadmaking skills.
I have been making bread including sourdough for many years and my sour dough always varied in how it came out.
I really liked the course, I was able to bake the loaves that were taught and surprisingly they came out as they should and very delicious.
The first loaf came out a bit heavy, but after that, the starter was stronger and the results much better and yummy!
The second loaf came out with a more distinct "sour" flavor than I was ever able to achieve with my previous recipe (and the crust was so incredibly crunchy).
Both times the bread came out wonderful.
The loaves I baked while taking this course came out amazingly well.
Just did a loaf off the cuff and it came out perfect.
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easy to follow along
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Looking forward!
Looking forward to continue with other ones Yes a good match.
love them and looking forward to the next on.
very good course I have enjoyed and learned lots of information about baking and making a sourdough I liked the pdfs included thank you for this course looking forward more in sourdough baking courses Gives very clear direction.
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look forward
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Some very interesting techniques that I look forward to trying.
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exactly what
This is exactly what I needed!
It is exactly what I have been looking for.
That's exactly What Ms. Greenway does in this lesson!
The written instructions along with visual demonstrations is exactly what I need to absorb all the information.
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I've signed up for the next series of classes.
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turned out
I love sourdough but up until this course my bread baking efforts turned out bricks.
I embarked on learning to bake artisan bread last year but quickly discovered that reading instructions from a book or blog are not intuitive enough for me and my frequent attempts turned out to be absolute failures.
First loaf turned out better than I expected!!
Having another try today Baked my first sourdough loaf and it turned out perfect.
The first time I used Theresa's method, my bread turned out and tasted just fabulous!!
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Theresa explains in easy terms and shows you what you need to do to make a great homemade sour dough.
I've been interested in making old fashioned sour dough breads.
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