Student Reviews:
"This course and instructor are heaven sent.
I joined this course after wanting to "do" sourdough for many, many years. I am so thrilled with the clarity and completeness of the content, as well as the ready presence and engaged feedback from the instructor Teresa L. Greenway. I highly recommend this course, and will be eagerly investigating any other offerings from this instructor. I am still working through the materials at my own pace, which is another benefit of using this teaching/learning platform."
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Student Reviews:
"This course and instructor are heaven sent.
I joined this course after wanting to "do" sourdough for many, many years. I am so thrilled with the clarity and completeness of the content, as well as the ready presence and engaged feedback from the instructor Teresa L. Greenway. I highly recommend this course, and will be eagerly investigating any other offerings from this instructor. I am still working through the materials at my own pace, which is another benefit of using this teaching/learning platform."
And:
Student Reviews:
"This course and instructor are heaven sent.
I joined this course after wanting to "do" sourdough for many, many years. I am so thrilled with the clarity and completeness of the content, as well as the ready presence and engaged feedback from the instructor Teresa L. Greenway. I highly recommend this course, and will be eagerly investigating any other offerings from this instructor. I am still working through the materials at my own pace, which is another benefit of using this teaching/learning platform."
And:
"I am very excited to be taking these baking classes, there is nothing like sinking your teeth into a crusty loaf of Sourdough. Teresa is very knowledgeable, and has a passion for baking with sourdough. It is slow enough for a beginner, contains enough information to make a person a competent baker."
Have you ever wondered how anyone can bake authentic sourdough bread? You know the kind of bread I'm talking about, with its crispy, crunchy crust, sour chewy crumb and amazing flavor. How do they do that? Well you can bake real sourdough bread in your own home oven, just like the pros do. I will show you how, step by step, it's easy and fun. You will amaze your family and friends. No one will be able to bake a loaf like you can.
By taking this baking course you will have a better understanding of
How to mix and shape dough
How to handle sticky, wet dough
Learn ways to get a crispy, blistered crust
What one thing is absolutely necessary for a great crust
How to get large holey crumb
How to develop dough without kneading it
Why measurements are important
How to make your own sourdough starter
What pre-ferments and motherdough are and how to use them.
Learn to slash/score the dough
How to follow a formula.
What baking equipment you might need for baking hearth loaves
And lots more.
You will get answers to questions like: How can I get those large holes in the crumb? How do I take care of a sourdough starter? Can I make the crust shiny? How can I get those blisters on the crust? Can I really bake professional sourdough in my own oven?
When you are finished with this baking course you will be able to mix, fold, proof, score, steam and bake a loaf of authentic sourdough bread.
You will have a better understanding of dough hydration, fermentation, gluten development, baker's percent and where to find resources to join other home bakers who are passionate about home baking real sourdough too.
Best of all you will be able to astound your family and friends with an amazing loaf of real sourdough that you baked yourself, in your own home oven.
It will take two weeks to make your own stable sourdough starter or you can purchase one online. While getting your starter going, you will learn a short history of sourdough and go over some of the basic techniques including hydration and measuring. Once your starter is stable, we will begin with an Alaskan sourdough and then branch out to wetter high hydration dough like Ciabatta and Tyra Loaf (which includes motherdough). After that we go on to Blistered Crust Sourdough and a mixed whole grain and white loaf called March Madness Sourdough. We'll even tackle a challenging 100% whole wheat loaf at 100% hydration and Chubby baguettes, which are featured on the course landing page.
There are also some sourdough dessert formulas including Forbidden Sourdough Chocolate Cake and Ginger Cake. Several additional formulas and other resources for baking real artisan sourdough are included and I will be adding additional lectures and formulas in the future.
This is a self paced course with no pressure and instructor support when you have any questions. Come on and join us.
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What's inside
Learning objectives
- Amaze family and friends with a real loaf of crusty, holey sourdough bread.
- Make and take care of your own sourdough starter.
- Learn how to fold dough instead of kneading.
- Understand fermentation, hydration, autolyse and other baking terms and how they apply to baking sourdough bread.
- Have the resources necessary to leap into the amazing fun hobby of old world artisan bread baking.
- Discover how to bake hearth loaves in your own home oven.
- Rediscover how really great bread is supposed to taste and why it was originally called the staff of life.
- Learn that real long fermented bread is more easily digested by those with gluten intolerance, diabetes and other digestive issues.
- Bake a variety of different artisan sourdough breads.
- Learn to bake a loaf with a crispy blistered crust and holey crumb.
- Amaze family and friends with a real loaf of crusty, holey sourdough bread.
- Make and take care of your own sourdough starter.
- Learn how to fold dough instead of kneading.
- Understand fermentation, hydration, autolyse and other baking terms and how they apply to baking sourdough bread.
- Have the resources necessary to leap into the amazing fun hobby of old world artisan bread baking.
- Discover how to bake hearth loaves in your own home oven.
- Rediscover how really great bread is supposed to taste and why it was originally called the staff of life.
- Learn that real long fermented bread is more easily digested by those with gluten intolerance, diabetes and other digestive issues.
- Bake a variety of different artisan sourdough breads.
- Learn to bake a loaf with a crispy blistered crust and holey crumb.
Syllabus
By the time you finish this section, you will have your own sourdough starter going and have an understanding of some baking basics to get you going.
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Syllabus
In this lecture you will find a downloadable 32 page e-book titled, "Make Your Own Sourdough Starter." It will help you to make your own starter and there is also a link for a fourteen day, day by day video series to help you make your own starter. It's easy! Let's get started!
View a video series on making your own sourdough starter.
Overview of Sourdough Technique
A word about the basics section of this course.
A list of baking equipment you might need when baking sourdough.
There's more to measuring than you think!
Let's talk about some common ingredients you might use when baking with sourdough.
Formula/recipe for the Alaskan Sourdough Bread
Let's start by mixing up some Alaskan Sourdough bread.
Learn about bulk fermentation and how to fold dough. No need to knead!
Often several folds are necessary.
Learn how to weigh (scale) and shape a boule loaf (round loaf).
Why do you need to shape again? Bench rest and final shaping.
Final Proof - When is the bread ready to bake?
See how to make an easy, effective and quick lame for scoring your dough.
Scoring or slashing dough is fun.
Here is a description of the method used to easily obtain steam in your home oven necessary for baking artisan sourdough breads.
In this lecture you will learn how to preheat your oven and bake your sourdough bread. It probably isn't what you are used to.
In this lecture watch a second time how to bake a loaf of Alaska Sourdough bread.
The finished loaves. Enjoy your first loaf of real sourdough bread!
A different finishing technique for Alaska Sourdough. Glazing the crust.
This lecture explains what hydration means when it comes to dough and we also cover some information about motherdough.
Tell us how your bread turned out in the discussion area. Also read for an important HEADS UP!
Find out what Autolyse is and why it is used in bread baking.
Learn how to make a 60% Motherdough - a cold pre-ferment used in the next formula.
Let's use our 60% Motherdough to make a "Tyra Loaf."
Learn to work with a sticky kind of dough: Tyra Loaf sourdough bread.
See how to bulk ferment and fold Tyra Loaf.
See how to shape torpedo loaves.
Let's bake some Tyra Loaves!
See how to clean and store your bannetons after using them.
Review of Baker's terms and techniques.
Formula for Blistered Crust Sourdough - Potato Water Sourdough
Let's mix up some Blister Crust Sourdough.
Now we will autolyse, bulk ferment and fold the dough.
Let's shape some boules.
Final Proof - Just before you bake.
It's time to bake our Potato Water bread (Blister Crust Sourdough)
Ciabatta - The Formula
Let's mix up some some sticky dough!
Learn about Double Hydration.
Let's fold the dough while it's fermenting.
How do you shape "Slipper" bread? Ciabatta means "Slipper."
It's time to bake our loaves.
The finished loaves.
March Madness Sourdough Formula.
Mix up this fragrant, high hydration bread made with a mixture of different flour.
It's time to bulk ferment and fold this sticky dough.
Divide the dough into two loaves and shape.
Here are some unusual "warm ways" to proof your dough.
Prepare your oven for baking, score and bake the first March Madness loaf.
Score and bake the second loaf.
See the finished March Madness Sourdough Loaves and watch me slice into one of them.
This bread is challenging but fun and so tasty! 100% whole wheat and 100% hydration!
Let's mix up some Whole Wheat Sourdough!
It's time to bulk ferment and fold the dough.
Try your hand at shaping batards with sticky dough! Fun!
Final proof the dough
It's time to score the dough and bake!
Another way to score a loaf so it won't spread.
Watch me slice into some heaven!
Formula for Chubby Baguettes - Including a downloadable file
Mix up some dough for Chubby Baguettes.
It's time to autolyse and fold the dough.
Do a pre-shape of the dough.
See how to do a final shaping of a baguette.
See how to score baguettes before baking.
It's time to bake our baguettes.
See the finished baguette loaves.
Formula for Sourdough Chocolate Cake.
Learn how to use your discarded sourdough for baking a delicious sourdough chocolate cake!
Mix the batter and bake the cake.
Formula for Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting
Make delicious "Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting" for your sourdough chocolate cake!
Sourdough Ginger Cake Formula
Part 1 First Mix the wet ingredients.
Part 2 Mix together the wet and dry ingredients and bake.
Make the Whipped Cream Topping.
This lecture contains a very short history of bread.
What about the importance of dough temperature for the home baker?
Description of the types of pre-ferments used in baking.
Here is a list of words baker's might use and you might find strange.
This is where you find all available downloads from the course and also links to resources and content.
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Learn to bake sourdough professionally
The course is designed for learners with existing sourdough-baking skills.
The course concentrates on techniques necessary for fermenting sourdough.
Recipes and techniques are demonstrated through clear visuals.
Activities
Start a sourdough starter
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Gain hands-on experience by starting and maintaining your own sourdough starter, which is essential for successful sourdough baking.
Show steps
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Gather the necessary ingredients and equipment.
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Follow the instructions provided in the course to create a sourdough starter.
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Monitor and maintain your starter daily, following the guidelines provided in the course.
Gather your sourdough baking tools and ingredients
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Ensure you have the necessary tools and ingredients to participate fully in the course.
Show steps
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Check if you have all the tools listed in the course materials.
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Purchase any missing ingredients and equipment.
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Set up a dedicated workspace for sourdough baking.
Follow along with sourdough baking video tutorials
Show steps
Supplement your learning by watching video tutorials that provide step-by-step demonstrations of sourdough baking techniques.
Show steps
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Search for sourdough baking video tutorials on platforms like YouTube or Vimeo.
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Choose tutorials that cover topics you're interested in or need additional practice with.
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Take notes or pause the videos to practice the techniques shown.
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Practice shaping and scoring sourdough
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Develop your skills in shaping and scoring sourdough loaves, which are essential for achieving a professional-looking finish.
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Find video tutorials or online resources demonstrating sourdough shaping and scoring techniques.
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Practice shaping and scoring dough using different techniques.
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Experiment with different scoring patterns to observe their effects on the final product.
Attend a sourdough baking workshop
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Deepen your understanding of sourdough baking by participating in a hands-on workshop led by an experienced sourdough baker.
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Research and identify sourdough baking workshops in your area.
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Register for a workshop that aligns with your learning goals and schedule.
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Actively participate in the workshop, asking questions and taking notes.
Document your sourdough baking journey
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Enhance your understanding of the sourdough baking process by documenting your progress and reflecting on your experiences.
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Create a journal or blog to record your observations, experiments, and reflections on sourdough baking.
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Take photos or videos of your sourdough loaves at different stages of the process.
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Share your experiences and insights with others in online forums or social media groups dedicated to sourdough baking.
Start a sourdough starter
Show steps
Gain hands-on experience by starting and maintaining your own sourdough starter, which is essential for successful sourdough baking.
Show steps
- Gather the necessary ingredients and equipment.
- Follow the instructions provided in the course to create a sourdough starter.
- Monitor and maintain your starter daily, following the guidelines provided in the course.
Gather your sourdough baking tools and ingredients
Show steps
Ensure you have the necessary tools and ingredients to participate fully in the course.
Show steps
- Check if you have all the tools listed in the course materials.
- Purchase any missing ingredients and equipment.
- Set up a dedicated workspace for sourdough baking.
Follow along with sourdough baking video tutorials
Show steps
Supplement your learning by watching video tutorials that provide step-by-step demonstrations of sourdough baking techniques.
Show steps
- Search for sourdough baking video tutorials on platforms like YouTube or Vimeo.
- Choose tutorials that cover topics you're interested in or need additional practice with.
- Take notes or pause the videos to practice the techniques shown.
Practice shaping and scoring sourdough
Show steps
Develop your skills in shaping and scoring sourdough loaves, which are essential for achieving a professional-looking finish.
Show steps
- Find video tutorials or online resources demonstrating sourdough shaping and scoring techniques.
- Practice shaping and scoring dough using different techniques.
- Experiment with different scoring patterns to observe their effects on the final product.
Attend a sourdough baking workshop
Show steps
Deepen your understanding of sourdough baking by participating in a hands-on workshop led by an experienced sourdough baker.
Show steps
- Research and identify sourdough baking workshops in your area.
- Register for a workshop that aligns with your learning goals and schedule.
- Actively participate in the workshop, asking questions and taking notes.
Document your sourdough baking journey
Show steps
Enhance your understanding of the sourdough baking process by documenting your progress and reflecting on your experiences.
Show steps
- Create a journal or blog to record your observations, experiments, and reflections on sourdough baking.
- Take photos or videos of your sourdough loaves at different stages of the process.
- Share your experiences and insights with others in online forums or social media groups dedicated to sourdough baking.
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