There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread during the holidays! Holiday Sourdough Baking Class: Festive Loaves & Seasonal Favorites brings together the creativity of sourdough baking with the comforting flavors and traditions of the season.

Whether you're already keeping a sourdough starter or just beginning to explore sourdough baking, this class will show you how to put your starter and discard to work beyond the traditional loaf.

We'll begin with Holiday Holly Focaccia, a festive twist on classic focaccia. Learn how to prepare and handle focaccia dough, create its signature airy texture, and decorate the surface with herbs and colorful vegetables to resemble a beautiful holiday wreath or holly-inspired design. It's a bread that's just as impressive on the table as it is delicious.

Next, we'll prepare a Cranberry Orange Loaf, combining tart cranberries with bright citrus for a tender, flavorful quick bread. You'll learn how sourdough discard can add depth and character to baked goods while mastering the mixing techniques that keep quick breads moist and delicate.

For our final creation, we'll bake a Gingerbread Loaf, filled with molasses and warming holiday spices. Discover how to balance cinnamon, ginger, and other seasonal flavors while creating a rich, tender loaf that's perfect for holiday mornings, dessert, or wrapping up as a homemade gift.

Throughout the class, our chef will share practical tips for maintaining sourdough starter, using discard, understanding the differences between yeast breads and quick breads, and adapting recipes with seasonal ingredients.

Time: 5:00 PM
Chef: India Leinweber

Overview

Join us for a 2.5–3 hour hands-on cooking experience where you'll cook, taste, sip, learn, and connect. Each class blends immersive culinary instruction with lifestyle cooking skills—from smart shopping to ingredient selection, substitutions, and chef-driven techniques.

Allergy Notice

Fischer & Wieser Cooking School recipes are developed using common ingredients and cannot be modified during class. Our products are manufactured in a facility that processes: peanuts, tree nuts, milk, fish, soy, wheat, and eggs. Please contact us before booking if you have concerns.

Cancellation Policy

We understand life happens! Cancel at least 72 hours in advance for a full refund. After 72 hours you will receive store credit. We look forward to cooking with you!