Beyond the "Doh!" Next Level Loaves

Ready to take your sourdough beyond the basic loaf? Designed for those who already know the fundamentals, this workshop builds on the basics to make baking more flexible, creative, and fun. You’ll learn about flavor inclusions, dough lamination, advanced shaping, troubleshooting, and clever ways to use discard, all with an emphasis on real-life baking rather than perfection. Enjoy live demos and plenty of samples so you can leave ready to confidently experiment at home. (Prerequisite: Taking the "Doh!" out of Sourdough or comfort baking a basic loaf).

What to bring:

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Tea towel/kitchen towel
  • Spatula 
  • Kitchen scale (if you have one)

Note: For best results, sourdough is typically baked in a Dutch oven. The instructor will share alternative baking options during the workshop, but if you’ve been thinking about getting (or borrowing) one, now’s a great time! A minimum 4–5 qt size is ideal.

Children ages 14 years or older may enroll with an enrolled adult. 

The class duration may vary slightly based on group size and discussion, please allow for a little extra time at the end.

Jess Thompson
Jess Thompson

Instructor

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Jess Thompson is a certified nutrition and wellness coach, personal trainer, and casual sourdough slinger for busy folks. As a mom of two with a lot on her plate, she spends her days helping people simplify nutrition, build strength, and fuel their lives with more energy—without extremes. She brings that same real-life, no-fuss approach to bread-making, teaching others how to bake sourdough that’s simple, flexible, and fits into a full life—no perfect kitchen (or schedule) required.

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Starts Sat, Oct 24th 2026 10:00 - 11:30 AM
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Orono Activities Center
Price: $59.00 - per person Min Age 14 yr.
Instructors:
  • Jess Thompson
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Sat, Oct 24th 2026 10:00 - 11:30 AM Orono Activities Center
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