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Learn sourdough fundamentals at Abma's Farm Market in Wyckoff: a 90-minute, hands-on class with Tomasello wine tasting and a complete starter kit to take home. Perfect for beginners and home bakers who want practical, repeatable techniques.
Learn sourdough fundamentals at Abma's Farm Market in Wyckoff: a 90-minute, hands-on class with Tomasello wine tasting and a complete starter kit to take home. Perfect for beginners and home bakers who want practical, repeatable techniques.
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Operated by Abma's Farm · Wyckoff, New Jersey
From Starter to Loaf at Abma's Farm Market is a hands-on sourdough workshop in Wyckoff, New Jersey, that teaches the fundamentals of natural fermentation while pairing bread with Tomasello wines and artisanal bites. Held at 700 Lawlins Road, this 90-minute class is designed for adults 21 and over and fits into a weekend afternoon or weekday evening for anyone who wants to learn to bake with confidence.
The event opens with an explanation of sourdough biology: how to create and maintain a live starter, why hydration matters, and the rhythm of bulk fermentation. Instructors guide a small group through mixing, stretch-and-folds, shaping, and scoring so every participant leaves with a shaped loaf ready to bake. Alongside hands-on technique, the class includes a tasting of sourdough breads, cookies, and scones that highlights flavor differences born of fermentation and ingredient choices.
What sets this workshop apart in the region is its setting at Abma's Farm Market, where local agriculture and community programs converge. The market address and check-in—700 Lawlins Road—anchor the experience in Wyckoff’s agricultural edge, and the event pairs practical craft with sensory pleasures: Tomasello wine tasting, artisanal charcuterie, and a short floral activity at some sessions. Small group sizes (maximum 15) mean the instruction stays personal and the troubleshooting is immediate.
Participants walk away with a complete sourdough kit: a live starter, banneton and liner, danish whisk, scorer, paper bread bags, and a printed instruction card. That tangible takeaway makes it easy to transfer what you practiced into your own kitchen, and the shaped loaf offers immediate payoff. The workshop is beginner-friendly but useful for home bakers who want to deepen technique and learn predictable fermentation schedules.
Families should note this workshop is restricted to ages 21+, and the class runs rain or shine at the market. Practical considerations include bringing closed-toe shoes and a willingness to get your hands floury. Parking at the market and nearby roads is usually straightforward, and the friendly staff at check-in help guests settle quickly.
For travelers staying in nearby towns or passing through on a New Jersey weekend escape, this workshop provides a grounded, local food experience that connects technique, terroir, and community. It’s practical, social, and hands-on—an evening that leaves you with both new skills and a starter bubbling on your windowsill.
Guests also get a 20% discount on wine purchases after the tasting, a useful perk for anyone who wants to take the pairing home. Expect clear instruction, printed troubleshooting notes for room-temperature fermentation, and staff who will answer follow-up questions at the market. Whether you come solo, with a partner, or with a friend, the workshop compresses months of trial and error into a single, rewarding session and gives practical tips to bake confidently.
easy.
1–2 hours.
Light: suitable for most adults; involves standing, light lifting and hands-on kneading.
This event is for ages 21 and over.
The session runs approximately 90 minutes.
You receive a live starter, banneton and liner, danish whisk, scorer, paper bread bags, an instruction card, and a shaped loaf ready to bake.
Yes. The curriculum is beginner-friendly and focused on foundational techniques like stretch-and-folds and scoring.
Yes. Check in at Abma's Farm Market at 700 Lawlins Road; on-site parking and nearby roadside parking are typically available.
After the tasting, guests may buy Tomasello wines at a 20% discount.
Abma's Farm Market hosts community-oriented events at 700 Lawlins Road that highlight local food traditions and seasonal programming.
The workshop encourages reducing food waste by teaching practical use of starters and promotes purchasing local products from the market to support regional agriculture.
Abma's Farm in Wyckoff, New Jersey operates a family-focused farm hosting a variety of seasonal and year-round experiences on its property. The farm features a Barnyard Petting Zoo where visitors can meet and feed goats, sheep, bunnies, cows, and other friendly animals, and where events include birthday parties, guided and self-guided field trips, and themed seasonal gatherings. On-site programs include School's Out For Summer Bash with live music and kids' swag bags, guided and self-guided petting zoo field trips that combine hayrides and pumpkin picking, scout planting sessions with greenhouse planting activities, and infant-focused Tummy Time and Milestone Movement classes led by licensed pediatric therapy instructors. Fitness and wellness offerings include evening Vinyasa Yoga classes and Club Pilates sessions held outdoors in farm settings. Special events include curated Farm To Table dinners featuring multi-course meals and complimentary wine tastings, and unique Calf Feeding & Cuddle Time experiences centered on bottle feeding and hands-on calf care in Hillsborough, New Jersey. Abma's Farm emphasizes educational programming, hands-on animal interaction, and community-oriented events for families, scout groups, fitness participants, and food enthusiasts. Booking options accommodate groups, scouts, birthday parties, and public event tickets available directly through the farm's event calendar.
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