Flour & Soul Bakery

From traditional sourdough techniques to working with wild yeasts and domestic ovens, Flour & Soul Bakery in Urmston, Greater Manchester, specialises exclusively in the art of sourdough bread making through hands-on classes and workshops.

The bakery runs intimate introduction to sourdough classes designed for complete beginners, with no previous baking experience required. These comprehensive three-and-a-half-hour sessions cover the full spectrum of sourdough knowledge, from maintaining starter cultures to understanding different flour types and hydration levels. Students learn practical techniques including pre-shaping and shaping loaves, plus how to achieve professional results using a standard home oven rather than commercial equipment.

The workshops focus heavily on hands-on learning, with each participant making their own dough from scratch whilst exploring how to create variety using inclusions to transform a basic 'mother dough' into different bread styles. Classes are kept small with a maximum of six students aged 16 and above, allowing plenty of time for individual guidance and questions. Students receive comprehensive written notes after the session, along with all necessary ingredients and refreshments including tea, coffee and pastries on arrival.

Each participant takes home their shaped dough ready for final proving, a bread proofing basket, their own baked loaf, plus a portion of the bakery's established starter culture to begin their home sourdough journey. The classes operate from £125 and suit anyone curious about wild yeast baking, from complete novices wanting to master this traditional craft to those seeking to understand the science behind successful sourdough at home.

Reviews

Location

28 Bowers Ave, Urmston, Manchester M41 5TQ, Greater Manchester

A few things we think are worth having if you want to keep baking at home.

Equipment

Thermapen ONE Thermometer

Professional-grade instant-read. Essential for chocolate and patisserie.

~£70View on Amazon

Equipment

Matfer Bourgeat Exopat Mat

Professional silicone mat. Essential for macarons and laminated doughs.

~£25View on Amazon

Book

The Pastry School - Julie Jones

Stunning step-by-step patisserie from a self-taught British baker. Tarts, entremets, choux - all achievable at home.

~£28View on Amazon

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