About the Class

Learn all the steps of sourdough bread baking in 2.5 hour class! This is a hands-on "express" experience where we will pack a 24-hour process into concentrated solution of tips, tricks, knowledge and resources.

We will start with the principles of maintaining a healthy sourdough starter then move to the master recipe for the traditional sourdough loaf. We will also try our hands at mixing the dough. The most exciting part comes after that - shaping techniques and scoring designs and principles. Participants will be given an opportunity to score their own loaf, see it go into the oven, and pack it to take home. We'll taste some bread too!

Class is suitable for the beginners and those who've tried their hands on bread baking before. Let's have fun in the kitchen, learn new techniques and refine our skills. Bring your bread baking questions!

Every participant will get the experience and appreciation of all the stages of bread baking, take home a freshly baked loaf, and tiny formed loaves to bake at home later. You will also receive a DIY package (with notes) to keep building on your newly gained skills independently.

About the Instructor

Anastasia Nikolaeva is the founder and head baker at Anastasia's Artisan Bread. Wife, mother of 4, industrial engineer - you can do anything your heart desires. Sourdough bread baking is a journey. I am here to show you exciting moments of it and help to navigate the struggles. Let's have fun and bake some awesome loaves together.

About the Venue

Parking: Starting at 6 pm, you cannot park on the south side of Massachusetts Avenue (the same side as MAP). The parking rule changes right at 6, and there is no parking available right in front of MAP. There is usually parking available on side streets, Shields and Brayton (1 side of each street).

MAP Thursday Market: MAP will be hosting their Thursday Farmhouse Market from 3-6pm. They have a selection of fresh produce, as well as eggs, herbs, mushrooms, honey, flowers, preserved goods, beauty products, and more! Feel free to come early to check it out!