Artisan Bread & Sourdough
Master the ancient craft of wild-fermented bread from starter to scoring.
About This Class
There's nothing quite like pulling a perfectly blistered sourdough from the oven. In this hands-on session, you'll build a working sourdough starter, understand fermentation science, and leave with two full loaves you baked yourself. No experience needed — just curiosity and a willingness to get your hands floury.
What You'll Learn
Full Curriculum
4 sections- What is wild yeast and why it matters
- Flour ratios and hydration basics
- Feeding schedules and starter health indicators
- Hands-on: mixing your starter
- Autolyse technique explained
- Stretch-and-fold vs. kneading
- Reading dough texture and tension
- Hands-on: bulk fermentation and folding
- Pre-shaping and bench rest
- Final shaping: boule and batard
- Scoring patterns and blade angles
- Hands-on: shaping your loaves
- Dutch oven method for steam and crust
- Temperature and timing
- Reading the crust: colour and sound
- Hands-on: baking and tasting
Your Instructor
Chef Elena Vasquez
Head Baker & Fermentation Specialist
12
Classes
840
Students
4.9
Rating
Elena trained at the San Francisco Baking Institute before spending three years at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Lyon. She returned to New York with a singular obsession: teaching people that great bread is about patience, not perfection. Her classes are equal parts science lecture and kitchen therapy.
Student Reviews
87 reviews
Sofia Reyes
VerifiedQueens, NY · Mar 2026
"I'd been trying to bake sourdough at home for 6 months with zero success. After this 3-hour class, I understood exactly what I was doing wrong. My starter is thriving and my loaves are beautiful. Elena is a phenomenal teacher."
Marcus Chen
VerifiedWilliamsburg, NY · Feb 2026
"The science behind fermentation finally clicked for me here. Elena explains everything without dumbing it down. I went home and immediately ordered a proofing basket. 10/10 would recommend to anyone."
Nadia Osei
VerifiedHarlem, NY · Feb 2026
"Came as a birthday gift from my husband. Left with two gorgeous loaves and a new weekend ritual. The class size is perfect — you get real attention and feedback. Already booked the pastry class."
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Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
KitchenCraft Studio
142 West 26th St, New York, NY 10001
What's Included
- All ingredients and equipment provided
- Sourdough starter to take home
- Two full loaves to bring home
- Printed recipe booklet
- Wine & cheese pairing during tasting
- Lifetime access to class notes
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Small Group
Max 8 students per session
4.9 Average Rating
From 87 verified reviews