NONAC11088

Sourdough Mastery Basic Workshop

Non-accredited Short Course

Dive into the fundamentals of sourdough baking with this workshop designed to demystify the sourdough starter process.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Gold Coast

WAYS TO STUDY On campus

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 06 May 2025 Duration: 1 day View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Full Fee

$145

Course overview

In just 4 hours, you will gain the confidence and skills to create, maintain, and use your very own sourdough starter, along with a comprehensive understanding of the entire sourdough baking process.

This course doesn’t just focus on the starter - it offers a wide overview of the sourdough journey from mixing to baking. You will leave with a well-rounded foundation that empowers you to bake sourdough bread confidently at home.

What you will learn:

The Science of Sourdough: Understand what a sourdough starter is and why it works.
Starter Creation: Step-by-step guidance on creating a strong and active sourdough starter from scratch during the class, using the best organic flour and a perfect glass jar provided.
Feeding and Maintenance: Learn how to properly feed, store, and maintain the starter to keep it thriving.
General Sourdough Process Overview: A complete walkthrough of the main steps in sourdough baking—from mixing and fermentation to shaping and baking.
Troubleshooting: Tips to troubleshoot common issues like weak starters, bad odours, or unexpected results.

What to expect:

You will make your own sourdough starter in class and take home a jar of their initiated starter.
Guidance will be provided on how to continue nurturing their starter at home, resulting in a strong, active starter ready for baking within 8 to 14 days after the class.
There is also an opportunity to take home a 2-day ready dehydrated sourdough starter for a quicker start.
This course is a combination of theory – listening & taking notes, and hands on creation.

Additional Benefits:

A detailed recipe guide for maintaining and using your starter.
Access to continuous support.

You will finish the course with:

A jar of active sourdough starter (created in class).
Option to take a dehydrated sourdough starter (2-day ready).
Printed workshop notes, including feeding schedules, recipes, and general baking guidance.
Lifetime access to support from a sourdough community.

Course outcome:

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Robina	On Campus	06 May 2025	1 day	Part time 9am - 1pm Tuesday	Full fee: $145 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
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Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more

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Sourdough Mastery Basic Workshop (NONAC11088)

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Resources required

Apron
Enclosed shoes and sensible clothing
Pen & paper for note taking

Important information

We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes early to get checked in and settled as class starts on time.
Course commencement is subject to minimum enrolment numbers.
The Seedpod Cafe on site at our Robina Campus is not open for business on the weekend or in the evenings so you are advised to bring your own refreshments.
The Green Fields bar & restaurant is on site - Level 4 Rooftop of our Robina Campus, for opening hours please see Green Fields information.

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Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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