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Sourdough Bread Baking Classes

Master the craft of artisan sourdough in Kenmare

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We've found that the best bakers aren't the ones who follow recipes exactly. They're the ones who understand their starter, feel the dough, and adjust as they go. That's what we teach here — not just techniques, but the actual instincts you need to bake real sourdough.

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— belvaxis Editorial Team

Sourdough Guides & Resources

Learn everything from starter maintenance to shaping techniques

Building Your First Sourdough Starter

Step-by-step process for creating an active starter from flour and water. Takes about a week to get going properly.

12 min Beginner July 2026
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Loaf Shaping Techniques That Actually Work

Common shaping mistakes and how to fix them. Learn tension, scoring, and the difference between batard and boule shapes.

9 min Intermediate July 2026
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Weekend Workshop Structure & What to Expect

Overview of our weekend classes in Kenmare. What we cover, what you'll bake, and what to bring with you.

6 min All Levels July 2026
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Troubleshooting Dense, Gummy, or Flat Loaves

What causes common sourdough problems and how to adjust fermentation time, hydration, and temperature to fix them.

10 min Intermediate July 2026
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