$ 65.00
The Heart of Sourdough Bread Baking / Digital Live Workshop / February 2, 2024
132It's back! Our best-selling, rave-reviewed workshop. This is a LIVE class (not at all prerecorded or one-size-fits all). It is tailored to your needs and all unfolds in real time. We learn together.
Can't make it? We got you. A professionally edited and time-stamped class recording will be available to all students.
February 2, 9am-3pm
This zoom workshop will be led by myself (Nici Holt Cline) and my dear friend and expert bread baker, Kara Daume. We will focus on science, art, flexibility, skill, the variables, and the method. You will learn, help, and leave armed with the knowledge and confidence you need to incorporate this beautiful and satisfying ritual into your life.
It's live and we bake bread together, answering your questions along the way.
Together let's embrace an ancient ritual that is a staple in every culture, for thousands of years.
shop bread baking tools at DIG+CO.
Purchase Digital guidebook only
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- DETAILS
- WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
- TAKEAWAYS
- SUPPLIES NEEDED
- ABOUT YOUR TEACHERS
A virtual bread-making party, via zoom (with a bit of advance prep -- we will walk you through making a starter or help you find one).
The guidebook outlines how to make your starter, and we are here to help. You will begin the live class with a healthy starter and ready to rock n roll!
The workshop is from 9am-3pm, with lots of breaks! You choose how much you'd like to interact with the live instruction. You will also receive a recording of the workshop.
9-10a: zoom call in the morning as we learn all about sourdough and begin building our bread dough.
10a-1:30p (45 minutes of instruction, with hourly check ins as you get to know your dough) We walk you through every step of nurturing, turning, and forming your dough, with lots of time for live Q&A and sharing of the science and heart of sourdough. There might even be a dance party.
3p bake and enjoy our bread together!
Comprehensive instruction by Kara and Nici. Feel free to tune in and out as you wish as it will all be saved and sent to you. Kids, dogs, real-life mess/madness, whatever you’ve got going on is 100% perfect and welcome.
Downloadable digital guidebook full of everything you need like step-by-step instructions, bread-making schedule, tool list, activities for kids, sourdough dictionary, FAQ, and recipes.
Live Q&A all day during the experience. We will literally be making bread together and we will be here to answer all your questions about sourdough and life ;). And have a dance party. And then smear butter on that warm bread we made with our hands.
Lifetime access to the recordings and materials.
We have bread-making supplies for sale at DIG+CO.
Essentials:
- White flour
- Whole wheat flour
- Salt
- Digital kitchen scale
- Large bowl
- Cast iron dutch oven (a lidded vessel that is oven safe at 500ºF)
- Two medium-sized colanders or bowls
- Two dish towels
Handy, but not essential:
- Bread proofing baskets (instead of the colander/bowl)
- Bowl scraper (helps to get dough out of bowl / can use hands or large spatula)
- Bench scraper (for cutting your dough in half. a sharp knife will do) Proofing baskets with liners (ideal, instead of a colander or bowl)
- Lame (for scoring your formed boules. A razor or scissors work)
Kara Daume wears many hats--mother, accounting manager, board member, consultant, and lover of being in the mountains. She is at her best when she is working with her hands, in the dirt or in the kitchen. She has many years of baking experience, both professionally and personally, that has fueled a passion for the process of making a bread that nourishes.
Nici Holt Cline is founder of DIG + CO. and authors an award-winning blog - www.digthischick.net - where she chronicles adventures with her family. She appreciates growing and making food, learning new things, live music, camping under the stars, jumping in rivers, and the magic of sourdough.
DETAILS
A virtual bread-making party, via zoom (with a bit of advance prep -- we will walk you through making a starter or help you find one).
The guidebook outlines how to make your starter, and we are here to help. You will begin the live class with a healthy starter and ready to rock n roll!
The workshop is from 9am-3pm, with lots of breaks! You choose how much you'd like to interact with the live instruction. You will also receive a recording of the workshop.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
9-10a: zoom call in the morning as we learn all about sourdough and begin building our bread dough.
10a-1:30p (45 minutes of instruction, with hourly check ins as you get to know your dough) We walk you through every step of nurturing, turning, and forming your dough, with lots of time for live Q&A and sharing of the science and heart of sourdough. There might even be a dance party.
3p bake and enjoy our bread together!
TAKEAWAYS
Comprehensive instruction by Kara and Nici. Feel free to tune in and out as you wish as it will all be saved and sent to you. Kids, dogs, real-life mess/madness, whatever you’ve got going on is 100% perfect and welcome.
Downloadable digital guidebook full of everything you need like step-by-step instructions, bread-making schedule, tool list, activities for kids, sourdough dictionary, FAQ, and recipes.
Live Q&A all day during the experience. We will literally be making bread together and we will be here to answer all your questions about sourdough and life ;). And have a dance party. And then smear butter on that warm bread we made with our hands.
Lifetime access to the recordings and materials.
SUPPLIES NEEDED
We have bread-making supplies for sale at DIG+CO.
Essentials:
- White flour
- Whole wheat flour
- Salt
- Digital kitchen scale
- Large bowl
- Cast iron dutch oven (a lidded vessel that is oven safe at 500ºF)
- Two medium-sized colanders or bowls
- Two dish towels
Handy, but not essential:
- Bread proofing baskets (instead of the colander/bowl)
- Bowl scraper (helps to get dough out of bowl / can use hands or large spatula)
- Bench scraper (for cutting your dough in half. a sharp knife will do) Proofing baskets with liners (ideal, instead of a colander or bowl)
- Lame (for scoring your formed boules. A razor or scissors work)
ABOUT YOUR TEACHERS
Kara Daume wears many hats--mother, accounting manager, board member, consultant, and lover of being in the mountains. She is at her best when she is working with her hands, in the dirt or in the kitchen. She has many years of baking experience, both professionally and personally, that has fueled a passion for the process of making a bread that nourishes.
Nici Holt Cline is founder of DIG + CO. and authors an award-winning blog - www.digthischick.net - where she chronicles adventures with her family. She appreciates growing and making food, learning new things, live music, camping under the stars, jumping in rivers, and the magic of sourdough.
I missed it !
I’m still looking forward to the complete instructional video and know I will love it. One of my hopes for 2024 was to learn to make bread and even though my progress is not swift, I did make a major step toward conquering that goal. I signed up! I have also ordered some of the original sour dough starter from Oregon Trail Sourdough ! Another reason I signed up for the class hinged on the fact that I’m related to Nici Holt Cline !! And wanted to see her in action.
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We Will Still Make Bread
For years, I’ve been too intimidated by sourdough to try my hand at it. This workshop made it easy and approachable, and answered all my questions. The guide is a wonderful resource to have too. Nici’s repeated assurance that “we will still make bread” (even if things don’t go perfectly) lives on repeat in my head. I worried my starter wasn’t ready for the class, yet to my surprise and delight made two beautiful, delicious boules. The next week, making them on my own, I thought I made several “mistakes” and worried they wouldn’t turn out… nope, delicious again! This workshop exceeded my expectations and I’d highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn the art of sourdough.
United StatesBecome the bread maker of your dreams!
I loved this bread making class, easy to digest, personable and inspiring. It felt like a community and I was so pleased to be part of it. Cheers to making sourdough and the sharing of ancient and beautiful practices.
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Well worth the investment!
I wasn’t sure if I could commit to a whole day of instruction with two kiddos at home, but I’m so glad I did! It was a casual come and go schedule, and I learned so much. In the three weeks since the class I’ve made sourdough twice, sandwich bread, crackers and cinnamon rolls! This class gave me valuable information and perhaps more importantly, the confidence to bake all things sourdough on my own! Thank you!
United StatesFantastic hand’s on workshop
Loved participating in this zoom workshop. Got my questions answered and recipe tweaked. Really appreciated Nicci’s wisdom and expertise. We did indeed bake bread and it was delicious.
United StatesSuch a Treat!
I appreciate the support with my first journey into bread making!
United StatesThe best way to spend the day!
This workshop was so wonderful. I wasn't sure if it would feel like a really long day on Zoom but it honestly flew by! The content was so informative and Nici and Kara were incredible. The live step-by-step was SO helpful and the bread at the end of the day was delicious! This has really inspired me to keep going with this fun sourdough journey and I'm so grateful that they took the time to share their expertise. Thank you again!!
United StatesBest Bread Day!
Fantastic! Loved the day, great information and day in general. Loved baking bread with these lovely ladies. Bonus - the bread turned out amazing. My family loves it.
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Such a wonderful experience!
These ladies are phenomenal. I can’t rave enough about this workshop. It felt like I was getting in touch with an age old magic with some of the kindest strangers I’ve encountered. Lots learned that I’ll take with me. Thank you two!
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Awesome Empowering Workshop!
Wow, I was blown away at how thorough and informative this workshop was. Really learned a lot, built some confidence and added another skill in the kitchen! Not to mention got to eat a delicious loaf of bread at the end :) I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn about bread making to take this class! Knowing how to make bread is something you can use for the rest of your life! Just do it.
United StatesBRILLIANT
I have taken this workshop SEVERAL times! It is so much fun, I learn something new EVERY time, Nici is awesome AND…I get the most delicious bread!❤️
United StatesStill use this bread recipe on the regular, 2 years later!
United StatesTwo Loaves & a Full Heart
I have never baked bread before. This class is a resource I will come back to again and again. It cured any intimidation I was feeling about the process with expert instruction and a reminder that patience and attention are the solution to almost every problem. The added bonus of participation is the community created through a deeper understanding of our connection to generations of bakers through "the mother." Thank you for this!
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Sourdough Bread Making
100% SOOOOO good! Like can’t even gush about it enough!!! My twin sister & I had started the sourdough journey together- she unexpectedly died and I vowed to perfect this in her memory! We had so many fails! This live walk through made a huge difference for me & I ended up with 2 beautiful loaves of bread!
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Exceeded my expectations!
Nici and Kara’s bread-baking workshop is excellent and definitely exceeded my expectations in terms of length of time, ease of understanding, and personal attention. The day flew by but the pace of the course was perfect. It was great to work alongside each other and have lots of examples from fellow students. The technique and outcome were much simpler than I anticipated and absolutely alleviated all of my reservations about sourdough baking. It can be done! Nici and Kara answered everyone’s questions/concerns, were thorough and made the day so much fun! I’d highly recommend this course to anyone (experienced baker or beginner) looking to up their bread game! Thanks to both of you for a great experience!
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Great instructors!
Nici and Kara were kind, patient, and amazing instructors! I truly enjoyed the class and would recommend to others. The pdf that is included is beautiful and I’m excited to try some of the other recipes. I’m grateful for this experience.
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Wow! Thanks! Yum!
Really fun and informative class that I highly recommend. I was so intimidated going in, but Nici and Kara were reassuring throughout the whole process and made it all seem like a fun science experiment with delicious bread at the end. Great value for the price. If you're considering this workshop, do it!
United StatesFANTASTIC
I love this workshop! Nici & Kara are SO informative and FUN! It is great to be part of this along with so many enthusiastic participants! My bread turned out to be the best I have ever made!
United StatesThe Heart of Sourdough
What a fabulous Sunday, learning from two masters and surrounded by a group of baking students! Nici and Kara were gracious, funny, super organized, and so encouraging through the whole class. The handout was excellent. Even now, two months later, I still hear their voices as I work with my dough. “What’s your dough telling you? Take your time. Take your dough with you. Make notes. You’ll still have bread!” I loved this experience and totally recommend it to anyone interested in sourdough bread!
CanadaSo worth it.
Sourdough bread always intimidated me. I've made other breads before (who hasn't made bread of some form during the pandemic?) but sourdough always seemed "next level." But Nici and Kara do such an amazing job of making it easy to understand along with creating this really supportive and nourishing environment for the whole process. All the documentation is great and the actual live workshop is awesome! Nici and Kara aren't just creating bread, they are creating a community. They are so supportive and encouraging along the way. They acknowledge there may be mistakes and that's ok, at the end of the day we'll still have nutritious bread. Kara had a quote during the workshop that stuck with me, "Sometimes you just have to get your hands in the dough." And that can mean so much more than making bread, but life in general. Get out there and 'get your hands in the dough' and live life and have wonderful experiences. This Sourdough Workshop is one of those experiences, so do it, it's so worth it and you will not be disappointed! Thanks again for a great time!
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