The class is over!

Thank you to all the attendees for making it a success!
Enjoy some photos and recipes.

Class Outline

  • Scoring
  • Baking
  • Autolyse 
  • Sourdough Benefits
  • Sourdough Terminology
  • Measuring and Baker’s Math
  • Do it the “Right Way”?
  • Starters
  • Mixing
  • Kneading, Stretching, & Folding
  • Bulk Fermentation
  • Pre-shaping / Shaping
  • Cold Proofing
  • Inclusion Ideas

Meet The Instructors

  • ​Amanda enjoys baking, homemaking and gardening.
  • Her mom taught her to bake bread before she was 10 and she has been doing that ever since.
  • A few years ago she developed a sourdough starter and has enjoyed making sourdough bread and sourdough baked goods ever since.
  • Since she has 3 young helpers, if you have any questions on if a neglected, haphazard loaf turns out, the answer is yes!
Favorite Loaves

A crusty, no-knead sourdough bread with a delightfully soft texture and deliciously tangy flavor. The dough is mixed one day and baked the next, giving it an elevated taste and texture.


  • Carla, also known as GG or Grandma Goodie, so named by her first granddaughter.
  • I can be found most times in my kitchen or lab as it’s called by those who know me.
  • I have been cooking and creating recipes for more than thirty-years, so, it seemed only natural to try my hand at sourdough breads.
  • It all began with a sourdough starter that launched my interest and after the first try, I was hooked.
  • Later watching a few how-to videos and reading many expert blogs, I discovered a new truth about sourdough bread making.
  • The truth is, it’s less of a science and more of a joy that is responsible for the beautiful crumb and lovely sour taste; it’s like no other type of bread.
Favorite Loaves

  • Gregg has been baking with natural yeast for nearly 8 years.
  • He has made various breads and pastries including baguettes, ciabatta, and croissants.
  • He has now has two sourdough starters Genevieve and Rye-an. 
Favorite Loaves

A crunchy, golden crust, and velvety crumb is perfect for sandwiches and toast.


Want a loaf with bigger, open holes?


  • Tim is a retiree from 40 years in Information Technology. 
  • Not long after, he started something he had never imagined…baking bread at home.  Ironically, at first, he had zero interest in baking sourdough.
  • Credit for sparking his interest in sourdough goes to fellow instructor Amanda!  After his initial failed attempt to create a starter (not enough patience), he almost took Amanda up on her offer to give him some of her sourdough starter.
  • However, after watching some YouTube videos and another attempt, the rye starter later named “Death Starter” was born!
  • He now divides his time between home-baking, volunteer IT support for the church and school, and traveling.
Favorite Loaves

A great every day loaf for making sandwiches and toast.


How about a sweet bread?