Sourdough for Beginners

Understand the Foundations of Sourdough Fermentation

Sourdough is more than a baking method; it’s a fermentation process that transforms flour into food the body can better recognise and digest. This course introduces the science behind sourdough in a clear, accessible way, helping you understand how fermentation supports gut health, mineral absorption, and blood sugar balance.

You’ll explore how sourdough differs from commercial bread and why long fermentation changes gluten and antinutrients, making sourdough a more nourishing option for many people.

Create and Maintain a Sourdough Starter from Scratch

A healthy starter is the foundation of good sourdough. In this course, you’ll learn how to confidently create, feed, and maintain your own starter from scratch, even if you’ve never baked bread before.

You’ll also learn how to recognise common issues, troubleshoot problems, and keep your starter active and reliable, removing much of the stress and uncertainty beginners often face.

Master the Sourdough Baking Process

This course guides you step by step through the full sourdough process, including mixing, hydration, shaping, proofing, and baking. You’ll learn how temperature, timing, and environment affect your dough and how to adjust these elements to suit your home and lifestyle.

By understanding these principles, you’ll gain the confidence to bake consistent, nourishing loaves rather than relying on rigid instructions.

Make Sourdough That Supports Gut Health

This course places a strong emphasis on nourishment and digestion. You’ll learn how sourdough can support gut health when prepared properly and how to approach bread-making in a way that prioritises how food makes you feel, not just how it looks.

The course also includes additional sourdough-based recipes, allowing you to expand your skills beyond a basic loaf and bring variety into everyday meals.