Solo Sourdough Bagel Class: Master Artisan Bagels and Enjoy a Gourmet Brunch
Discover the art of crafting **Montreal-style artisan sourdough bagels** in our hands-on **Solo Sourdough Bagel Class**! Perfect for beginners, this engaging 3-hour class will teach you how to make delicious sourdough bagels from scratch while enjoying a gourmet brunch experience.
What to Expect
This **beginner-friendly** class will guide you through each step of making perfect sourdough bagels. From dough mixing and kneading to boiling and baking, you'll learn all the essential techniques needed to craft **bakery-quality sourdough bagels** at home.
- Dough Mastery: Learn how to mix, knead, and shape the perfect sourdough bagel dough for that authentic **chewy texture** and rich flavor.
- Boiling & Baking: Discover the secret techniques behind boiling and baking to create the perfect crust and tender interior.
- Creative Toppings: Customize your bagels with a variety of **classic toppings** like sesame and poppy seeds or **everything bagel seasoning**.
- Savor and Share: While your bagels bake to perfection, enjoy a **gourmet brunch** featuring your homemade creations, served with **cream cheese, smoked salmon, homemade plum jam**, **orange juice**, and **coffee**. Relax and enjoy the view of **Lake Ontario** as you savor your freshly baked bagels!
What's Included
- All necessary **ingredients** and materials for bagel-making.
- **Expert instruction** from Lisa at Great Lakes Sourdough.
- Hands-on experience crafting, shaping, and baking sourdough bagels.
- Use of **professional-grade equipment** for a fun and enjoyable experience.
- A freshly baked sourdough bagel to enjoy during class.
- **Dough** to bake the very next day and share with friends or family.
- Take-home **sourdough starter** and **organic flour** to continue your bagel journey at home.
- A relaxing **gourmet brunch** featuring cream cheese, smoked salmon, homemade plum jam, orange juice, coffee, and stunning views of **Lake Ontario**.
What You Need to Bring
- An **accurate digital food scale** for precise measurements.
- **Closed-toe shoes** for safety.
Join Us for a Fun and Educational Sourdough Bagel Experience
Whether you're a beginner or just looking for a fun and creative activity, this **Solo Sourdough Bagel Class** is perfect for you! **Sign up today** to learn the secrets of crafting bakery-quality bagels while enjoying a relaxing brunch experience.
Sourdough Starter FAQ
What is a sourdough starter?
A sourdough starter is a living culture of wild yeast and bacteria that ferments flour and water. It’s not the dough itself — it’s what you use to leaven your bread. You add a portion of your active starter to your flour, water, and salt to make dough. It replaces commercial yeast, giving your bread rise, flavour, and character through natural fermentation.
Is the starter ready to use when it arrives?
Yes. This is a live, stiff sourdough starter that ships fresh every Monday. Once it arrives, feed it once using the included instructions. You can mix dough the same day.
How should I store the starter?
Store your starter in the fridge, either in the test tube or a small jar. Feed it weekly to keep it healthy and active.
How do I use the test tube to track fermentation?
Once empty, reuse the tube to track bulk fermentation. Add 10–12 g of mixed dough and mark the starting level. When it rises to the top, your dough is ready to shape.
