The Sourdough Club

A social enterprise where a community of bakers gather and share knowledge

Our small club is run from The Sourdough School and is the alternative way to learn if you cannot attend a course in person. Learn from Dr Vanessa Kimbell how to make the healthiest bread in the world and improve digestion, boost your mood, and connect with a supportive community that’s passionate about baking for better health.
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STEP BY STEP RETARDED SOURDOUGH LESSONS

Tangier, sour, and more digestible this is the Master Recipe: Classic 20% Wholemeal Boule - Retarded - Mid Hydration

Welcome to our classic retarded lessons. This is a slightly more advanced technique than the Ambient method. It really requires you to be disciplined about timings and building your starter up and using a younger leaven to ensure success. It is the method that allows for really long fermentation, and can, for those who have sensitivity can be extended to 36 hours, without compromising the structure.

Please bake this formula 7 times before moving on to the next lesson

20% Wholemeal Classic Sourdough Boule – Retarded – Mid Hydration

How to refresh a white sourdough starter (roller-milled flour)

Learn my leaven tricks for successful retarded sourdough…

Top tips on mixing for the Retarded Method

Autolyse Explained

Adding salt to your dough – retarded method

Sourdough stretch and fold technique explained

Preshape & Final Shape

How to Score & Bake Sourdough

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