6/7/26 Sourdough Workshop at Tenth Ward Distilling Co.
Join local Frederick home bakers Jon and Emily for a hands-on, beginner-friendly sourdough bread workshop at Tenth Ward Distilling Company in Downtown Frederick!
In this 2-hour class, we will practice mixing and shaping a traditional sourdough bâtard (an oval-shaped loaf).
You will leave class with:
- your own sourdough starter (+ feeding instructions)
- banneton proofing basket + cloth liner + bench scraper
- a shaped dough to bake at home the same afternoon as class
- a bonus dough to practice another shape & bake at home
- printed and PDF versions of the recipe and instructions taught in class
- support from your new sourdough bread baking friends!
At home, you will need an oven that reaches 450 degrees F and an oven-safe vessel in which to bake your dough. We highly recommend a 5-7 quart cast iron Dutch oven (enameled or raw cast iron, doesn't matter).
That being said, any high-walled pot with a tight-fitting lid to trap steam will work -- as long as it can withstand 450-degree heat, you can bake in it.
One last note -- our recipe (and most sourdough recipes you'll find online) measure ingredients by weight, so you will want a kitchen scale if you don't already have one for future baking!
