Sourdough Baking Master Class

Recent reviews of Sourdough Baking Master Class

• 5/5 from Shontelle Joyce-Holm, attended Aug 2026: 5 stars isn't enough! The sourdough workshop was amazing and taught me so much. Plus, the lunch was next level. Highly recommend!" Great place, very friendly
• 5/5 from Sarah Cunningham, attended Aug 2026: Excellent! Highly recommend this. Great course, lovely tutors/ bakers! A lovely and educational day.
• 5/5 from Anushka Bhawan, attended Aug 2026: Amazing teachers! Learned so much about sourdough. Highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Natalie North, attended Aug 2026: Leila and Michael were amazing! Very welcoming and knowledgeable. It was a wonderful class.
• 5/5 from Kim Seng, attended Aug 2026: * our teachers Leila & Michael are warm welcoming and they both took their time to make sure each person understands each step. This was very helpful to us. * the class was too make sure we can all go home and make sourdough loafs with confidence. They both showed us how to make our own starter, taught us how to care for it also. * what i enjoyed most is that its a hands on experience, any concerns or questions anyone had Leila & Michael were happy to explain and go through it with the class. * bonus : you get to meet great people who are taking the class aswell
• 5/5 from Joanne Xuereb, attended Jul 2026: Brilliant! Michael and Laila were able to answer some of the more technical questions with ease. Very knowledgeable and helpful.
• 5/5 from Jase Gregory, attended Jul 2026: Absolutely amazing experience! Mikey and Leila are wonderful hosts and teachers. They were very helpful. Information was shared in a way that was very student friendly. I highly recommend this class. Jase
• 5/5 from Therese Hoogesteger, attended Mar 2026: This class blew me away. From Mikey and Leila opening up their home, to the intimate home like, small group experience, we were made to feel relaxed and had the outline of the day explained to us. We then walked through the process step by step where we started to make the dough for our bread and also made the starter for us to take home to bake. Mikey and Leila had a depth of experience they were willing to share openly, and their expertise has continued to follow through days after the experience, where we have been walked through how to feed, maintain and establish our starter. It has been very hands on so we haven't been set up to fail. As a class, together we made scones for morning tea and at the beginning of the day, we baked a loaf from dough that had been preprepared. One by one we went through different steps of each process, with personal attention where necessary to perfect the steps so weren't set up to fail the process, and ended up being able to bake our own loaf of bread that we prepared during the class the next day. Mikey and Leila, we love your openess and expertise and your willingness to share. Thank you for being willing to share your knowledge and to share your skills with us. Thank you for opening up your home, for feeding us so well, and not leaving us to go away blindly to do it on our own but have continued to walk us through step by step so we can become established independent bakers of sourdough. Thanks for sharing how we can also use the same dough to bake charcuterie we had with lunch. I so greatly wish we could give you much more than five stars - Mikey and Leila, you are phenomenal teachers and sharers, thank you ＼(^_^)／
• 5/5 from Daniel Hoogesteger, attended Mar 2026: The hosts were very open and welcoming. The whole process was presented in a simple and easy to follow manner. They offered great instructions and tips to ensure that we would be successful in our participation both on the day and in baking our prepared dough the next day. They have continued to offer support and ensure that we are on track to producing our first starter. On the day as extra They also showed us how to make scones using sourdough and a few other options. The group was great and the lunch served by our hosts at the end of fresh bread and a charcuterie board was delish
• 5/5 from Terri Forsterq, attended Mar 2026: Such a great experience! The workshop was really relaxed and friendly, with lots of chances to chat with others in the group. Mike and Leila shared loads of knowledge and explained everything in a really easy, approachable way. It was also great to actually work through the steps yourself and leave with a loaf ready to bake at home. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone — whether you’re a complete beginner or already have some experience. Had a great time!
• 5/5 from Christine Vasta, attended Mar 2026: Fantasitc class - well paced with lots of opportunity for questions. Great hands-on expereince. Wonderful morning tea and lunch that added to the experience. The class was led by a couple who are charasmatic, engaging and informative and their passion for breadmaking really shines through the whole day.
• 5/5 from Tina Parliaros, attended Feb 2026: A truly wonderful experience where Leila and Michael shared all of their knowledge-how, skills and passion for sourdough with us. So thorough and kind! Would highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Kylie Routledge, attended Feb 2026: I got this class as a gift, and it was such an amazing find. Mike and Leila are so lovely and down-to-earth. Sourdough baking can be a bit daunting when you start, but they made the process simple, and were so generous with their knowledge and skills. I also thought it was really good value - apart from the delicious charcuterie, fresh bread and scones we had on the day, we also came away with a banneton, bread scraper, starter, feed, extensive instructions and a loaf of dough to bake later. I'm so glad we finally have something like this in the hills district and would highly recommend it for anyone with any interest in bread baking.
• 5/5 from Katarina Sepping, attended Jan 2026: Mikey and Leila were so welcoming, approachable and knowledgeable. I finished the class with a greater understanding of the steps to make sourdough and what each steps purpose was. Their guidance for technique such as stretching and folding, and shaping the dough was so incredibly useful. Overall it’s was a fun and engaging class that has jumpstarted my sourdough journey. Could not recommend more. My first sourdough bake turned out great with the guidance of Mikey and Leila.
• 5/5 from Raghu Chary, attended Jan 2026: Friendly homely atmosphere at convenient location
• 5/5 from Cathie Crampton, attended Nov 2025: Michael and Layla are a lovely couple. Passionate about Sour Dough and great team and teachers
• 5/5 from Anita Claridge, attended Oct 2025: Fantastic class Mike and Leila were wonderful teachers very generous with sharing their experiences and knowledge
• 5/5 from Dawn Hillier-Davis, attended Oct 2025: Had a great day with Leila and Michael. Lovely intimate and relaxed small group class, allowing lots of questions to be asked and answered. Michael and Leila were very knowledgeable and demonstrated the stages of the bread making patiently with us all, supporting us all to do the same. A delicious morning tea and lunch to boot; can’t wait to bake my bread and moreso, eat it. Would recommend - thanks for a lovely day guys
• 5/5 from Friederike White, attended Sep 2025: I thoroughly enjoyed the sourdough making class hosted by Leila and Mickey. From the moment we arrived, they made us feel welcome in their beautiful home. With just six students in the group, the class felt personal and relaxed. Leila and Mickey shared their extensive knowledge and experience, patiently answering questions throughout the day (and even offering support afterwards). It is clear they genuinely love what they do. Apart from learning about the “starter”, the different steps of making a dough, and the baking process, we were treated to a delicious morning tea of sourdough scones we had made during class - with cream and homemade fig jam. Later, we enjoyed a beautiful lunch made from the sourdough we baked earlier, served with a smorgasbord of fresh fruit, cheeses, cold meats, honeycomb, and my personal favourite: honey-roasted pecans. I’m looking forward to putting my new sourdough skills into practice, knowing I can reach out to Leila and Mickey if I need any help or advice along the way. Highly recommend this class to anyone interested in learning the art of sourdough! (Pic of bread I baked after class at home)
• 5/5 from Mohsen Fadaee Nejad, attended Sep 2025: The host made the sourdough masterclass such an enjoyable and memorable experience. They went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt welcome and had fun while learning. Their effort and warmth turned it into more than just a class, it was a really special time.
• 5/5 from Louise John, attended Aug 2025: Fantastic Class!! Very knowledgeable teachers, generous hosts providing morning tea and lunch. Very comfortable surrounds. Thank you for the time and effort you took breaking down the tasks into easy steps. Lovely classmates had a great experience thank you.
• 5/5 from Sandra Less, attended Aug 2025: Fabulous day, meeting new friends and making bread. Yummy. Mikey & Leila are wonderful hosts and teachers. Thank you
• 5/5 from Joshua Higgins, attended Aug 2025: Highly recommend this class. Everything was great thanks Leila and Michael.
• 5/5 from Lala T, attended Aug 2025: Instructors really went all out to make sure everything was catered for. Literally incredible service and support. You will not find a better sourdough class anywhere in Sydney! When I first came across this class I was comparing it to others on the market but wow seriously everything was so amazing! They have truely been so considerate, from their before class, in-class to after class support and very welcoming. Great energy and vibes from Leila and Michael
• 5/5 from Kyleigh Holland-Quinn, attended Jun 2025: I can't rate Michael and Leila highly enough, they were extremely organised and welcoming, the class itself was so interactive and they provided helpful tips and tricks along the way, not only that they continue to check in daily with reminders on feeding our starter, provided all recipes and I would not hesitate to recommend Hills Sourdough Co to anyone thinking about attending.
• 5/5 from Cate Faehrmann, attended Jun 2025: I had a great and informative experinece in Michael and Leila's class. They were warm and inclusive, as well as generous with their experience and time. I had come to the class having become somewhat proficient at most of the steps to making a sourdough loaf, but was frustrated from repeated failures in the final proving and baking (the most important bits!). They made it easy to understand how to get over that hurdle and how to 'idiot-proof' my bread making from here on. Great teachers and humans, thank you, thank you!
• 5/5 from Maria Rossini, attended May 2025: Instructors are really knowledgeable and patient. They went through each stage of the sourdough making process. Morning tea and lunch were provided. Food was wholesome and straight from the farmers markets, absolutely brilliant. Great course and really easy to follow the instructors. The instructors even follow up the next day. Very calming atmosphere. Highly recommended.
• 5/5 from Nartarn Al Dhalimi, attended Apr 2025: The best way to spend a Saturday! The class was so informative and completely hands on. Watched a loaf get scored and sent off for baking while we made our own starter, made scones, made a loaf to take home to bake and learnt all the tips and techniques to sourdough success. Yummy treats to eat, a very relaxing and well paced class. Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Peter Kidby, attended Apr 2025: Great couple made us very welcome in their lovely home great teachers and perfect learning style. Relaxed, fun entertaining and engaging. Supplied over and above the necessary.
• 5/5 from Vanessa Lockwood, attended Mar 2025: Mikey and Leila are wonderful and exceptionally generous teachers! Our class had 4 participants so we received lots of guidance which was great. We learnt how to make and feed our own starter, how to shape and proof sourdough and made some delicious sourdough scones. We've also had additional guidance after the conclusion of the class with Mikey and Leila checking in to see how our loaves baked at home and how feeding our starters is going. I would highly recommend this class to anyone with an interest in bread! p.s. This class is run out of their lovely home - I would recommend driving given the large amount of things you will be taking home with you (any leftovers from lunch, your sourdough in banneton, enough flour to feed you starter for the next few days etc) but if you need to take public transport like I did then it's easily accessible via the metro and a short bus ride from Rouse Hill station :)
• 5/5 from Juliana Milton, attended Mar 2025: I had an amazing experience at Hills Sourdough Club! I received a gift card for Christmas, and the booking process was very easy. Leila and Mike were so friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home in their beautiful space. The class was so much fun, and since we were a small group, it felt very private and personal. Their teaching style was fantastic — patient, clear, and step-by-step, ensuring we understood every part of the process. They provided everything we needed to get started, from preparing our first dough to creating a sourdough starter from scratch, including the main tools. We also received a detailed written step-by-step guide, which made it even easier to follow along at home. Plus, as an unexpected bonus, we got to learn how to make sourdough scones, such a delicious treat! On top of that, they spoiled us with homemade goodies throughout the class. Thanks to their expert guidance, my bread turned out perfect. I highly recommend this class to anyone interested in sourdough baking!
• 4/5 from Thuy Khanh Trinh, attended Mar 2025: Good and friendly tutor and his wife. Love morning tea and lunch food there. Have a good time to meet new people and talk.
• 5/5 from Holly Peasland, attended Jan 2025: A huge thank you to Leila and Mikey for such an incredible class! Your expert knowledge and hands-on guidance have truly boosted my confidence in sourdough baking. The take-home kit was thoughtfully prepared with everything I needed to get started, and your attention to detail and warm hospitality made the experience even more enjoyable. The sourdough scones at morning tea and the grazing board for lunch were absolutely delicious. My first loaf turned out perfectly, and my starter is thriving—doubling in size already! I also really appreciate the after-class support you offer. I can’t recommend this class enough!
• 5/5 from Julie Borella, attended Jan 2025: This bread making class comes highly recommended. It's worth the money and time, and the instructor is friendly and very knowledgeable.
• 5/5 from David Baker, attended Sep 2024: Had a great time with Leila & Mikey learning about all things sour dough. The smaller group size (there were 6 of us) meant that we had loads of hands-on practice and able to get plenty of tips. Our hosts made it a wonderful experience with plenty of coffee and food throughout the day. Thanks again and looking forward to baking for family & friends. David
• 5/5 from Mervat Magar, attended Sep 2024: Mike and Laila were so hospitalable and warm. I felt like I was at home. Provided everything essential.
• 5/5 from Manu Martinero, attended Aug 2024: What a wonderful day I learnt so much and walked away with the confidence to really embrace my sourdough journey. Both Mike and Layla were a wealth of knowledge and their teaching style was excellent as they walked you through each step of making your own loaf and starter. You not only walk away with knowledge but all the bits needed that you might not have at home to make sourdough
• 5/5 from Emily Vossen, attended Aug 2024: This class was the most fun I've ever had while learning a new skill!! The teachers were friendly, welcoming and super knowledgeable. They answered any and all of our questions with no judgement at all, even offering extra tips and tricks to make sure sourdough making fit our own unique lives instead of the other way around. The snacks they offered were all delicious and beautiful, and the whole process was so easy to understand. This class is well worth every cent!! So excited to bake my own loaves at home :)
• 5/5 from Feliza Tunnicliffe, attended Aug 2024: This was a great class experience. Mikey and Leila were both excellent and patient teachers. It was a full hands-on baking class, and I came out of the session feeling more confident in my approach to sourdough baking. The preparation, how the materials were used and the steps involved in making our own individual doughs was a fantastic learning experience. Mikey and Leila provided a class environment which was relaxed, nurturing and open. They prepared and served a wonderful and delicious spread of choice nibbles and the morning’s freshly baked sourdough for lunch. The group also had the chance to make sourdough scones which all enjoyed at morning tea. Thank you to Leila and Mikey for sharing their positive energy and generosity. I encourage anyone who is undecided to consider signing up to this class. It is well worth it. All the best to Mikey and Leila. Great Class.
• 5/5 from Cheryl Pereira, attended Aug 2024: I attended the Hills Sourdough Club Masterclass run by Michael and Leila at their home in Rouse Hill and what a fabulous hands on experience it was. They are very knowledgeable and are passionate about sourdough baking. The 5 and a half hour masterclass guided us through the entire process of making our own Starter and Sourdough loaf. This hands on masterclass enabled us to watch and learn and then practice each step perfecting our techniques under the keen eye of our teachers before moving on to the next step in the process. Mike & Leila made us feel at home and were happy to answer all our questions. Fresh sourdough scones we helped create were enjoyed at morning tea and a freshly baked sourdough loaf was enjoyed at lunch So very glad I attended this masterclass and would recommend Mike & Leila's Sourdough class to anyone interested in making fresh sourdough bread at home.
• 5/5 from Val Attard, attended Aug 2024: Mike and Leila were very welcoming and shared their wealth of knowledge on making sourdough. If you've thought of making sourdough, this is the class for you. It's a hands on workshop with step by step instructions and demonstrations. We made our own starter and a loaf of sourdough to take home and bake the following day. We helped make sourdough scones for morning tea and enjoyed lunch, sampling the bread Mike had baked earlier in the class. I'd recommend this class to anyone interested in making delicious, fresh sourdough. It was a totally enjoyable day.
• 5/5 from Ray Ali, attended Jul 2024: We had an absolutely wonderful time attending Mikey and Leila's sourdough making class! From start to finish, it was an enriching and enjoyable experience that exceeded all of our expectations. Mikey and Leila are not only incredibly knowledgeable about sourdough but also passionate about sharing their expertise. They created a warm and welcoming atmosphere where everyone felt encouraged to ask questions and participate. Their teaching style is clear, patient, and filled with enthusiasm, making even complex techniques easy to grasp. The class itself was well-organised and structured, with hands-on activities that allowed us to dive right into the process of making sourdough bread. Mikey and Leila provided all the necessary ingredients and equipment, ensuring that we had everything we needed to succeed. They guided us through each step carefully and with great support in ensuring we succeeded. They were very generous with tea/coffee/brunch/lunch and allowed us pleanty of breaks inbetween so we weren't too overwhelmed or exhausted. Their passion for sourdough is contagious, and their class has sparked a new hobby for us that we are eager to explore further. I highly recommend Mikey and Leila's sourdough making class to anyone looking to learn from passionate experts in a fun and supportive environment. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned baker, you're sure to have a fantastic time and come away with newfound skills and confidence. Thank you, Mikey and Leila, for an unforgettable experience!
• 5/5 from Linda Rivera Lievanos, attended Jun 2024: This class was beyond our expectations ️ Mikey and Leila are exceptional instructors and hosts! They provided clear and easy-to-follow guidance and pampered us in their beautiful home. We’re thrilled with the results, the resources, and the ongoing support offered.
• 5/5 from Alix-Myra Anderson, attended Jun 2024: Where to even start? This was not just a class, but an experience! Small class size led to prime one-on-one instruction with the two extremely capable masters of their craft who not only guided us clearly through every step of the sour-dough making process but who also answered the thousand questions we students threw at them! This is not even mentioning the amazing scones and cheeseboard platter that was provided for snacks between teachings! Initially I was hesitant, I couldn’t understand why it would take around six hours to ‘just make bread’, but I soon learned it was more than that! I was absolutely blown away by the whole day! I had some quality and fun daughter-mum time, but I could easily see this work for a small and cute hens outing, or for couples to bond over a new skill… and bread! ️ Massive shout out to Laila and Michael, they both made this course and our time with them a dough-to-remember!!!
• 5/5 from Yolanda van der Weyde, attended Jun 2024: This workshop covered every stage of sourdough bread making, a great hands on experience. Michael and Leila were the perfect hosts treated us with sourdough scones for morning tea and a lavish lunch whilst waiting for our sourdough to proof. A goody bag to take home included our starter with ingredients to continue to feed it. Thoroughly enjoyed this class and would highly recommend to anyone interested in sourdough.
• 5/5 from Carmel Dean, attended Jun 2024: Mikey and Leila were friendly, welcoming teachers full of enthusiasm and encouragement. Their instructions were clear and they had patience showing us how to do something if we didn't get it right. The provided morning tea and lunch was absolutely delicious! All in all the class exceeded my expectations. I would thoroughly recommend do this class!!
• 5/5 from Amir Rostamzadeh, attended Jun 2024: Enjoyed every moment of this course, highly recommended if you are keen to get to making your own breads or learn some extra tips.
• 5/5 from Bolortuya Kolya, attended Jun 2024: I attended the class today morning. The best class i have ever been. Teachers are so jenerous and kind, area was very comfortable and clean. Thank you for great teaching. Everything was really really great! So happy.
• 5/5 from Louisa Tredinnick, attended May 2024: Leila and Mikey welcomed us into their beautiful home for half a day and we were treated to a really hands on, comprehensive experience but also to their all bells and whistles hospitality. We were treated to freshly baked scones and an amazing lunch platter. Our take home packs are full with all the gear to bake our our loafs and our mind full of passion and confidence to keep up the skills. Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Elizabeth Welsh, attended Apr 2024: Learning to make sourdough was fun. The host couple were engaging. The venue was homely. Thoroughly enjoyed the delicious sourdough bread and scones.