The Sourdough Clinic: 45 minutes to better bread

Stop following recipes. Start building your own.

Most of us struggle because we are trying to fit our unique kitchen, flour, and starter into someone else’s rigid instructions. In this 45-minute live session, I’m going to show you how to break free from the “rules” and start understanding the why behind your bakes.

1. Deep Dive into Mixing and Handling – Sunday, 26th April, 6pm BST

We’ll explore the “how” and “why” behind building dough structure, including:

• Mixing: Hand-mixing vs. using a mixer—how the approach changes
• The Prep: Autolyse vs. Fermentolyse (knowing when and why to use each)
• Folding: Finding the right frequency and knowing how many folds your dough actually needs
• Shaping: Master different methods to build tension without over-constricting

2. How to Best Take Care of the Starter? – Sunday, 10th May, 6pm BST

A healthy loaf starts here. We will cover:

• Flour Choice: Which flours you use and why they matter for your starter’s health
• The Feeding Schedule: How to manage your starter to fit your lifestyle
• Ratios & Profiles: How different feeding ratios impact activity, strength, and the final flavour profile of your bread

This session is designed to infuse you with the confidence to stop guessing and start knowing. Whether you are struggling with a flat loaf or just want to understand your flour better, join me for a deep dive into the relativity of sourdough

The session will be recorded

[All times are UK-based. Remember to adjust for your local timezone]