Gentle Sourdough: A Journey Through Hands, Time & Rhythm
Discover the joy of creating with your hands, slowing down, and connecting with the living rhythm of sourdough. These courses are designed for beginners and seasoned bakers alike — guiding you gently through every step, without pressure or perfection.
Why Gentle Sourdough?
In life and in baking, we often chase results. Here, we pause.
I’ve combined my love of creating art with my love of baking to craft courses that:
- Teach sourdough at a pace that respects your life
- Support your intuition over rigid rules
- Help you gain confidence in your hands and your dough
- Give you tangible results — beautiful loaves, delicious flavors, and a sense of calm
Think of this as creative empowerment for your kitchen, the same way a photography session captures the essence of a moment — only this time, you create it yourself.
The Full Gentle Sourdough System Menu
COURSE 1 — Sourdough 101: Your First Confident Loaf
SOURDOUGH 101: Your First Confident Loaf On sale now for $27 !!
Goal: first successful loaf
- Welcome + what sourdough really is
- Starter basics (readiness, feeding)
- Tools that matter
- Mixing & bulk fermentation
- Shaping, proofing, baking
- First-loaf troubleshooting
COURSE 2 — Starter School: Nurturing Your Living Starter
STARTER SCHOOL: Build, Revive & Strengthen (coming soon!)
Goal: confident, predictable starter
- Build from scratch
- Feeding ratios made simple
- Smell, bubbles, rise
- Reviving neglected starters
- Strengthening weak starter
- Discard vs keep going
📄 Bonus PDF: Starter SOS Guide
COURSE 3 — Confident Dough: Fermentation Without Fear
CONFIDENT DOUGH: Fermentation without Fear (coming soon!)
Goal: stop guessing
- Hydration explained
- Mixing & folds
- Bulk fermentation cues
- Temperature vs time
- Under vs overproofing
- Fixing flat loaves
COURSE 4 — Everyday Sourdough: Sandwich and Family Loaves
EVERYDAY SOURDOUGH: Sandwich & Family Loaves (coming soon!)
Goal: weekly rhythm
- Soft sandwich loaf
- 45% whole wheat & hybrids
- Scheduling around life
- Baking multiple loaves
- Storage & slicing
COURSE 5 — Inclusions 101: Flavor Without Ruining Your Dough
INLCUSIONS 101: Flavor Without Ruining Your Dough (coming soon!)
Goal: fun, sellable loaves
- When to add inclusions
- How much is too much
- Savory loaves
- Sweet loaves
- Shaping with inclusions
- Avoiding gummy bread
How It Works
- Purchase the course using the links below each course title
- Receive your private course hub link
- Access all videos and PDFs at your own pace
- Repeat lessons as often as you like — there’s no schedule to follow
- Watch your confidence grow as your loaves improve
Each course is self-contained, so you can start anywhere — or move through the series in order.
Who This Is For
- Beginners who want a gentle introduction
- Busy lives who want a relaxed, pressure-free approach
- Creatives who love hands-on projects
- Anyone seeking a mindful, intentional hobby
Why This Series Feels Different
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about rhythm, observation, and patience. Just as photography captures the soul of a moment, sourdough allows you to capture the joy of creating something with your hands, something living, something nourishing.
Included With Every Course
Supportive, encouraging teaching style
High-quality, easy-to-follow videos
Downloadable PDF guides & checklists
Lifetime access — learn at your own pace