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Three Hours to Your First Loaf: Hands‑On Sourdough with Karri in Windsor
An intimate, three-hour beginner class in Windsor that teaches you to build and maintain a sourdough starter—participants leave with a starter kit and a dough loaf.
Three Hours to Your First Loaf: Hands‑On Sourdough with Karri in Windsor.
Set in Windsor, this intimate Beginner Sourdough Class led by Karri condenses the art of wild-ferment baking into a focused three-hour session. Participants work side‑by‑side to create and care for a living starter, practice key dough techniques, and walk away with both the knowledge and the materials to continue at home—snacks and refreshments are provided throughout the session.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands‑on instruction from Karri
The class centers on Karri’s practical guidance, from establishing a reliable starter to troubleshooting common pitfalls—ideal for someone taking their first step into sourdough baking.
A starter kit and your first dough loaf
Each guest departs with a complete Sourdough Starter Kit, an active sourdough starter, and one dough loaf—tools to keep baking long after the class ends.
Snacks, troubleshooting, and equipment guidance
Beyond technique, the session includes snacks and refreshments, hands‑on troubleshooting, and recommendations for affordable, reliable equipment—so you’ll know what to buy if you lack a Dutch oven.
What the day feels like
What the class feels like
Over three focused hours you’ll move from starter basics to practical maintenance and problem‑solving, punctuated by breaks for snacks and conversation. The cadence is deliberate: build and feed a starter, learn upkeep and common fixes, shape dough and prepare your takeaway loaf while receiving actionable equipment advice for baking at home.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this class suits and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan for a three-hour session.
A complete Sourdough Starter Kit (including an active starter and one dough loaf) is provided; if you already own a Dutch oven you may bring it, otherwise the instructor will offer equipment recommendations.
The class is operated by Brown's Harvest in Windsor, Connecticut.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the class?
The Beginner Sourdough Class runs three hours.
What will I leave the class with?
Each participant leaves with a complete Sourdough Starter Kit, an active sourdough starter, and one dough loaf.
Is food provided during the session?
Snacks and refreshments are provided during the class.
Is there an age requirement?
The class is designed for ages 14 and up.
Do I need special equipment?
You don’t need to bring specialized equipment; the instructor will give recommendations for affordable, reliable options if you don’t already have a Dutch oven.
Who operates the class?
The Beginner Sourdough Class is offered by Brown's Harvest in Windsor, Connecticut.