WORKSHOPS

I teach hands-on sourdough workshops around town, most frequently at The Pantry in Seattle, BARN on Bainbridge, Oxbow Farm in Carnation, and private classes in my kitchen or yours (see more info below). I announce workshops via instagram and the newsletter, but for the most up-to-date info and to purchase tickets, check out hosts’ websites.

Private Classes

Let’s get together and bake some bread! Private classes are up to 4 people, 2.5hrs long, super hands-on, and include *lots* of goodies. Every student will go home with:

  • Loaf of bread

  • Shaped dough to bake the next day

  • Proofing basket

  • Active starter

  • Bread lame

  • Packet full of recipes, resources, and my favorite techniques

These classes can be hosted in my home bakery, or in your own kitchen. Base price is $250 for 1-2 people, and $75 per person after that.

Get in touch at hello@pennyloafbread.com if you're interested, I’d love to chat.

EQUIPMENT

A list of all my favorite bread gear.

Beginner:

Baker’s Scale

Digital probe thermometer

Oven thermometer

Ambient thermometer/hygrometer (optional)

Silicone spatula

Bulk fermentation tub (at least 3-quart capacity for 2x loaves)

Bench scraper

Flexible bowl scraper

At least two bannetons. Here are some options:

Plastic bags or food-grade shower caps

Parchment paper

UFO bread lame (+ extra blades)

Sturdy oven mitts or gloves

A heavy baking vessel with a tight-fitting lid. Some options:

A dedicated and sturdy dish brush for dusting out baskets

A good bread knife

Beeswax bag or wrap for proper storage

Intermediate:

Bulk fermentation tub with 10-quart capacity

Grain mill (Mockmill and Komo are much-loved options)

Cambros for flour and grain storage

More types/sizes/shapes of baskets

4x Lodge combo cookers usually fit in a home oven

Cottage Baker:

Rofco B40

All the Rofco backups:

  • Extra baking mats

  • Extra gasket

  • Extra latch

  • Latch lube

  • Lightbulb

  • Lightbulb cover

3x proofing boards to use as peels

Full size dough tubs + lids (buy at your local restaurant supply store if you can to avoid pricey shipping)

More baskets!!

Infared thermometer