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Sourdough & Focaccia 101 – Bread Baking Workshop

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 5 customer ratings
(5 customer reviews)

Original price was: ₹9,000.00.Current price is: ₹8,000.00.

Includes Online Sourdough 101 Course (Worth ₹6,800)

Learn the Art of Naturally Leavened Bread

Join Chef Payal Thakurani for an immersive hands-on bread baking workshop overlooking the Arabian Sea.

In this full-day class, you’ll learn the science and techniques behind naturally leavened sourdough bread and focaccia. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an enthusiastic home baker looking to improve your skills, this workshop will give you the confidence to bake beautiful artisan breads at home.

Drawing on techniques learned at Le Cordon Bleu and years of teaching experience across Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore and India, Payal will guide you through every stage of the sourdough process—from creating and maintaining a starter to mixing, fermentation, shaping and baking.

Availability: 8 in stock

Course Curriculum

Understanding Sourdough

  • The fundamentals of wild yeast and fermentation
  • How sourdough differs from commercial yeast breads
  • Understanding baker’s percentages and hydration

Creating & Maintaining a Starter

  • How to create a healthy sourdough starter
  • Feeding schedules and maintenance
  • Troubleshooting common starter problems

Dough Development

  • Mixing and autolyse
  • Stretch and folds
  • Understanding gluten development
  • Bulk fermentation and dough temperature

Shaping & Proofing

  • Pre-shaping and final shaping
  • Building surface tension
  • Proofing and cold fermentation

Baking

  • Scoring techniques
  • Creating steam for maximum oven spring
  • Baking in a Dutch oven and domestic ovens
  • How to achieve an open crumb and crisp crust

Troubleshooting

  • Dense loaves
  • Over-proofing and under-proofing
  • Weak gluten structure
  • Starter issues and fermentation challenges

5 reviews for Sourdough & Focaccia 101 – Bread Baking Workshop

  1. Rated 5 out of 5

    communekitchensg@gmail.com

    “After years of struggling with dense loaves and confusing online tutorials, Payal finally helped me understand what was actually happening inside the dough. Her explanations of fermentation, shaping and proofing completely transformed my baking.”

    — Sarah L., Singapore

  2. Rated 5 out of 5

    communekitchensg@gmail.com

    “I’ve attended several bread workshops before, but this was the first time I truly understood the science behind sourdough. The class was detailed, hands-on and incredibly empowering.”

    — Michael T., Hong Kong

  3. Rated 5 out of 5

    communekitchensg@gmail.com

    “Payal has a rare ability to simplify complex techniques. I left with the confidence to maintain my own starter and bake consistently good bread at home.”

    — Anita R., Mumbai

  4. Rated 5 out of 5

    communekitchensg@gmail.com

    “Unlike most baking classes that focus on recipes, this workshop focused on understanding the process. The troubleshooting tips alone were worth attending for.”

    — James K., Singapore

  5. Rated 5 out of 5

    communekitchensg@gmail.com

    “Exceptional instruction, beautiful setting and incredible attention to detail. The ongoing support after the class helped me continue baking successfully long after the workshop ended.”

    — Priya S., Mumbai

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mastering sourdough (1)Sourdough & Focaccia 101 – Bread Baking Workshop
Original price was: ₹9,000.00.Current price is: ₹8,000.00.

Availability: 8 in stock

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