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Sourdough Made Easy – Master the Art of Artisan Bread Baking

There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked sourdough bread filling your kitchen, or the satisfaction of slicing into a loaf you’ve made yourself. If you’ve ever wanted to bake sourdough bread but weren’t sure where to begin, this class at Dingle Cookery School is perfect for you.

Why Choose Sourdough?

Sourdough bread is more than just a loaf—it’s a craft. With its irresistible crunchy crust, soft interior, and unique flavor, sourdough is a favorite for bread lovers everywhere. But making it at home can feel daunting. That’s where we come in!

Our Sourdough Made Easy class will take the mystery out of working with sourdough starters and help you create bakery-quality loaves with confidence.

What You will Learn

In this hands-on class, we’ll guide you through every step of the sourdough-making process, giving you the skills and knowledge to bake beautiful loaves at home. Here’s what you can expect:

• Mastering Your Starter: Learn how to create, maintain, and nurture a healthy sourdough starter—the foundation of great bread.
• Step-by-Step Bread Making: We’ll walk you through mixing, kneading, shaping, and baking your dough to perfection.
• Exploring Different Flours: Discover how to use a variety of flours to add texture, flavor, and nutrition to your bread.
• Techniques for Success: From proofing to scoring, you’ll gain insight into the techniques that create sourdough’s signature look and taste.
• Baking at Home: Learn how to get bakery-quality results using your own oven, and how to incorporate sourdough making into your weekly routine.

What You’ll Take Away

This class is designed to leave you with more than just a delicious loaf of bread:

• Confidence in Baking: By the end of the session, you’ll feel at ease working with sourdough and ready to tackle new recipes.
• Practical Skills: From handling the dough to using your starter effectively, you’ll have the know-how to bake with ease.
• Inspiration to Share: Impress family and friends with fresh, homemade loaves that are as good as any bakery’s.

Who Is This Class For?

Whether you’re a complete beginner or have dabbled in bread making before, this class is for anyone who loves the idea of creating delicious, homemade sourdough.

Join Us and Bake Like a Pro

Our expert chefs will create a warm, friendly atmosphere where you can learn, practice, and ask questions. You’ll leave inspired, equipped with practical tips, and eager to bake your next loaf.

Book Your Place Today

Stop dreaming about baking sourdough and make it a reality! Sign up for Sourdough Made Easy at Dingle Cookery School and start creating your own fresh, crunchy, and flavourful loaves from scratch.

Your Day 

• Tea & Coffee on arrival with homemade sweet treats.
• Hands-0n baking class with Mark Murphy.
• Lunch served in the afternoon.
• You will get all class recipes and notes.
• A starter to take home as well as several loaves of bread that you have baked.

This class is suitable for beginners as well as for people who have some baking experience.

FAQ’s

What do I need to bring?
We provide everything you need for your culinary experience – aprons, recipe
print outs, pens, all materials and ingredients.
Drinking water is available on site but please bring a water bottle if you wish to
do so.
What level of cooking experience do is required?
All of our courses are specially designed so that guests of any level can join us
and learn an abundance. Beginners or budding cooks will find support and
guidance as they practice new techniques and meet new ingredients, while
more seasoned chefs will thrive on all the tips and pointers we offer to add to
their skill set. Our personalized and patient approach allows for and welcomes
questions from all guests, whatever their level may be.
Is the course suitable if I have a food allergy or specific dietary requirements?
If you suffer from a food allergy, dietary restriction, coeliac disease or gluten
intolerance, please contact the school before booking.
We can normally accommodate by making slight adjustments for your specific
hands-on tasks, depending on what the specific course is.
What if I need to cancel my course after booking?

A cancelation made before 14 days of the course: a booking may be deferred to another course without penalty.
14 days – 48 hours’ notice is given: deferrals will be subject to a €50 administration fee per attendee.
Within 48 hours: no credit, deferral requests/transfer will be possible.

If you are unable to attend you are welcome to send someone in your place (must be over 18 years of age).

How do I get to the cookery school?
Eircode V92 EE04
Dingle Cookery School is located within five minutes’ walk from the town
centre. As you drive through Dingle town you will pass Super Valu on your
right, keep driving on this road. You will soon pass the large car/bus park will
be on your left and the Aquarium is on your right. Keep on this road, you will see a large sign for Dingle Cookery School on the right, drive up here, our building is the yellow one.
Is there parking nearby?
There is plenty of parking in the free carpark beside the Cookery