Sourdough Hands on Beginners Class Christmas Edition

Learn how to bake sourdough bread in Sydney with Holiday Edition - Christmas!



4 hours Class size 1 to 5 guests    

  $259 (Afterpay available)

Here is the revised listing transformed into a Christmas Festive Theme Sourdough Bread Masterclass:
The Sourdough Love Language: Christmas Festive Edition (Ryde, Sydney)
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at our exclusive, in-person masterclass in Ryde. Give your loved ones a gift that nourishes, or bring a friend along to start a cozy new tradition that says "happy holidays" better than any store-bought present.
Imagine this: It’s Christmas morning. The warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked sourdough fills your home. You slice into a golden, artisanal loaf to reveal a light, airy crumb and a stunning, festive-inspired score on the crust—a Christmas tree, snowflake, or festive wreath pattern. Whether it’s the showstopping centerpiece for your Christmas lunch table or a thoughtful, handmade gift for family and friends, your creation reflects the care and patience that goes into every slice.
Does the "Sourdough Struggle" feel overwhelming? Maybe you’ve wanted to bake for your family before but ended up with a dense, flat result. You’re busy—balancing work, holiday planning, and a full schedule—and the idea of mastering sourdough feels like a complicated science project you just don’t have time for.
For 16 years, sourdough baking has been Hankerie's greatest passion. She’s navigated the "it’s complicated" phases, uncovered the secrets behind the magic, and perfected techniques that guarantee success for even the most hesitant beginners. She has distilled 16 years of artisan joy into one festive, hands-on session designed for busy people like you.
What You Will Master in This "Festive" Edition:
Forget the confusing jargon and the disappointment of failed loaves. At Hankerie, we personally guide you through the secrets to a lasting sourdough bond:
The Living Starter: Learn the simple, sustainable rhythm of feeding and maintaining a vibrant, happy starter—the heart of your bread—without it taking over your busy holiday schedule.
The Nurturing Touch: Discover gentle, effective dough-handling techniques to build tension for that beautiful, impressive oven spring and the airy texture your family will love.
Festive Scoring Art: Master elegant holiday scoring patterns, including special Christmas trees, snowflakes, and festive wheat-themed techniques that make your bread look like a hand-carved work of art on your holiday table.
Flavours of the Season: Learn foolproof methods for achieving a fluffy, tangy loaf with a gorgeous crust in your home oven, right from your very first try.
Why wait when you can start a new festive legacy now?
Don't spend years piecing together online videos. Unlock 16 years of distilled expertise in one fun, supportive, and flour-filled session. This isn’t just a class; it’s the key to filling your home with holiday warmth and sharing the gift of handmade bread with the people you love most.
Ready to transform from a sourdough dreamer to the master of the Christmas loaf?
Whether you're booking a seat for yourself to surprise your holiday guests, or coming together for a festive bonding experience, this is where your delicious new story begins.
Head to Hankerie Sydney’s Christmas Sourdough Masterclass now and bake some unforgettable holiday memories!

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 2 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

Upcoming dates for Sourdough Hands on Beginners Class Christmas Edition

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 14 Oct 2026, 5:06pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

2 upcoming dates between 24 Oct 2026 and 28 Nov 2026.

  • Sat 24 Oct 2026, 9:30am-1:30pm
  • Sat 28 Nov 2026, 9:30am-1:30pm
What you'll get
  • Learn starter care, shaping, scoring with a Christmas festive theme, and baking fluffy loaves.
  • You'll get to take home one 500g unbaked sourdough, our fresh sourdough starter for you to continue to culture, our recipe, and digital access to private YouTube videos for our discard recipes.
  • And of course, you will be able to taste the freshly baked sourdough bread for refreshment.
  • Bonus #1: Optional 20% off Complete Starter Tool Kit for attendees!
  • Bonus #2: Take away YouTube video Playlist to follow step by step at home.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Big Empty Tupperware to bring home a 500g unbaked sourdough

FAQ

Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Sorry, our menu is set and we can't adapt it for dietary requirements. If you have a food allergy, please message us before booking.
Location

Hankerie, Ellen St, Ryde NSW

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Recent reviews of Sourdough Hands on Beginners Class Christmas Edition

  • 5/5 from Ruth Fletcher, attended Apr 2026: Fantastic teacher and great morning learning everything there is to know about Sourdough. Hanker was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I look forward to making many homemade goodies in the future with my special starter!
  • 5/5 from Jonathan Gaston, attended Dec 2025: I cannot recommend this course more highly - well-organised, hands on and you definitely will be baking amazing sourdugh by the end of the class. Thank you to Hankerie for providing myself and my partner a transformative experience and showing us such warmth and generosity. If you love sourdough bread and have always wanted to learn how to bake your own, you need to do this course!
Your teacher

Hankerie
Hankerie

5.0 (14)
female Women-owned

Driven by over two decades of passion for home baking, Hankerie is more than a culinary studio, it is a legacy built on the belief that anyone can create professional-grade food in their own kitchen. Founded by a dedicated food blogger, award-winning baker, and author of The 9-to-5 Sourdough Blueprint on Amazon, we specialise in teaching sourdough, cookies, and cakes to those who balance a busy corporate career with a love for artisanal food.
Our journey is rooted in proven expertise. Hankerie has been recognized as the Most Innovative Artisan Baking Education Provider 2026 – Australia, winner of the LUXlife Sourdough Education Excellence Award 2026, a finalist in the Northern District Local Business Awards, and 1st Runner Up in the ASEAN Food Channel Cook-Off, alongside features on Malaysian TV (NTV7) for decorated Swiss rolls. At the heart of our bread-making classes is a heritage 16-year-old sourdough starter, nurtured daily for over a decade.
We understand that time is your most precious ingredient. Because our founder also navigates a corporate 9-to-5, our curriculum is engineered for "working bakers." We don't just teach recipes; we teach lifestyle integration, breaking down fermentation science and delicate decorating into stress-free steps that fit seamlessly into your work week.
Whether mastering a crusty loaf or refining your sweet bakes, our Sydney-based classes deliver core skills and confidence. Join us to discover how 20 years of blogging, competing, and teaching can be distilled into a single, joyful afternoon of learning.

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