Spend two hours learning traditional sourdough techniques from a 19-year-old starter in Scottsdale. This hands-on workshop covers mixing, folding, shaping, a tasting, and leaves you with dough to bake at home.
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You step into a warm kitchen as late-afternoon Sonoran light angles through a window, the scent of toasted flour and yeast already in the air. A steaming kettle hisses; a 19-year-old sourdough starter sits in a glass jar like a living map of time. Over two hours the room becomes a small laboratory of texture, sound and smell—hands working, dough relaxing, a community forming around a single loaf.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Light physical activity; suitable for most people who can stand for short periods and use hands for mixing and shaping.
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History
Sourdough’s technique dates back centuries; the workshop’s 19-year starter links contemporary baking to long-running household fermentation traditions.
Conservation
Hosts often emphasize reducing food waste, using local grains when possible and composting trimmings—small choices that cut the bakery footprint.
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Bring a container for dough
Bring a flat, lidded container to transport your proofed dough home safely; glass or plastic with a little room works best.
Hydrate and snack beforehand
You'll be standing and working for two hours—eat something light and hydrate beforehand so you can focus on technique.
Wear washable clothes
Expect flour dust and occasional splatters; wear clothing you don't mind getting messy and comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
Share dietary needs early
If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, notify the host ahead of time so accommodations or ingredient swaps can be arranged.
Apron
Protects clothing from flour and spills during mixing and shaping.
Covered container for dough
Keeps your proofed dough safe and prevents it from drying out during transport.
Notebook and pen
Useful to jot down hydration ratios, timings, and troubleshooting notes.
Comfortable closed-toe shoes
Provides support during two hours of standing and kitchen work.