Sourdough Focaccia & Blueberry Muffins: The Advanced Masterclass

You’ve mastered the loaf—now it’s time to play!

Imagine waking up on a Sunday morning, pulling a bubbly, golden Sourdough Focaccia out of the oven, and pairing it with a freshly baked Sourdough Blueberry Muffin. If you’re a busy 9-to-5er who loves the sourdough lifestyle but wants to expand your repertoire, this advanced workshop at our Ryde studio is your playground.

For 16 years, I’ve been obsessed with the versatility of wild yeast. I’ve distilled two decades of trial and error into this high-impact, 4-hour session designed to help you master high-hydration doughs and delicious “discard” treats without the stress. We skip the beginner basics and get straight to the artisan techniques that make your bakes look and taste like they came from a boutique Sydney bakery.

What You Will Master:

• The Focaccia Framework: Learn the secrets to that signature bubbly texture, the perfect “dimpling” technique, and how to use seasonal toppings to create a masterpiece.
• Sweet Sourdough Science: Discover how to transform your sourdough discard into the fluffiest, most crave-worthy Blueberry Muffins (Cupcake Style) you’ve ever tasted.
• High-Hydration Handling: Get comfortable with wetter doughs to achieve that light, airy crumb that defines a premium focaccia.
• The “No-Waste” Philosophy: Master the art of the “Sourdough Discard”—ensuring every gram of your starter serves a delicious purpose.

What’s Included in Your Ticket:

We don’t just send you home with knowledge; we send you home ready to bake a feast:

• The Recipes: Two professionally developed recipes for Artisan Focaccia and Blueberry Sourdough Muffins.
• The “Bake Tomorrow” Kit: One 500g unbaked sourdough focaccia dough, prepped in class and ready for you to dimple and bake at home the next morning.
• The Golden Ingredient: A jar of our Mature, High-Activity Sourdough Starter to ensure your bakes at home are strong and flavorful from day one.
• Digital Mastery: Exclusive access to our Sourdough Discard Video and digital recipe tutorials.
• The Tasting Session: We’ll enjoy freshly baked sourdough treats and refreshments during the class to fuel your creativity.
• (Optional) Exclusive Bonus: 20% OFF our Sourdough Glass Jar for all attendees!

Knowledge Required:

This is an Advanced Class. We recommend having some basic sourdough experience (or having attended our Beginner Class), but adventurous beginners are always welcome!

What to Bring:

1. A Large Empty Tupperware: To bring your 500g focaccia dough home to bake the next day.
2. 2 MediumContainers/Boxes: To bring your freshly baked mini focaccia & muffins home safely.