Sourdough Bread Baking Class

Learn how to make sourdough in this bread making class in the Bronx!



2 hours Location Riverdale Class size 1 to 6 guests   $125 - $150 ($150 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, $125/guest for 6 guests)

Want to jump on the sourdough craze or enjoy the delicious benefits of having freshly baked bread whenever you want? Learn how to make sourdough bread from a professional in this bread-baking class in NYC!
In this captivating bread-making class, Arnie Adler, aka The Bread Baker Baker Riverdale, will guide you through the mesmerizing 36-hour process of making a scrumptious loaf of bread, all condensed into just 2 hours. No need to worry if you're a beginner, Arnie will alleviate your fears and make sure you feel confident every step of the way.
During this hands-on workshop, you'll have the opportunity to work directly with the dough, immersing yourself in the tactile experience of bread making. Arnie will walk you through the entire process, teaching you the secrets to creating a delectable loaf that will impress your friends and family.
To ensure your success beyond the workshop, you'll receive printed handouts that provide step-by-step instructions for you to use when baking at home to get you started on your sourdough journey! You'll recieve Arnie's all-important natural starter, a key ingredient in creating the perfect loaf. Each student receives their very own container to take home. You'll also take home a bread you bake in class and dough to bake at home.
If you're looking for experience gift ideas for bakers or foodies in your life, this bread-baking experience is a must! It also makes for fun date ideas or team-building experiences, where you can learn a new skill in a fun atmosphere!
Arnie's expertise in bread making is highly regarded, having been featured twice in the prestigious Riverdale Press. He even made an appearance on WABC Eyewitness News, where he was interviewed by Riverdale's very own Naveen Dhaliwal. Not only that, but he also had a remarkable experience on The Kelly Clarkson Show, although he's still not sure it really happened.
Please note, this is class is taught in my home. A cozy apartment in the Riverdale Section of Bronx with a wonderful view of the Hudson River!
What you'll get
The all-important sourdough starter, dough to bake at home, and printed handouts.
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Knowledge required
Beginner friendly! Suitalble for adults and teens.
What to bring
Your enthusiasm to bake bread.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.

This experience would also be a cool gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Riverdale, NY

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

Your teacher can also travel within 25 miles of Riverdale, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Recent reviews of Sourdough Bread Baking Class

  • 5/5 from Sandra Beckford, attended May 2026: We had a great personalized experience with Arnie! He was very knowledgeable and made the class fun!
  • 5/5 from Alison Stinson, attended May 2025: We had a wonderfully unique experience at our bread making class! Got lots of great insider tips from someone who has really worked out the kinks of bread making and brought home lots of goodies to try! Would absolutely recommend to anyone who is looking to get started on sourdough!
  • 5/5 from Daisy Mendez, attended Mar 2025: Arnie is such a wonderful guy! I've always been intimidated by bread baking and thus I wanted to take a class. I've read multiple books but I am more of a visual learner. Came across Arnie's class through an internet search and this was exactly what I was looking for! He is the sweetest! He format his class in such a way that you can do all the steps required in the time alloted, shares so much great info! What made this class a winner for me was that he shared so much insight about how to bake at home, which is exactly what I wanted to do. I took a bread class at ICE, but they used commercial machinery and ovens, which was not helpful because I can't recreate that at home. Went home with some starter and bread. And after all of Arnie's tips, I was able to confidently make my first sourdough bread! Thank you Arnie for all the knowledge!
  • 5/5 from Shari Piscitelli, attended Jul 2024: It was a fantastic class! It was fun, informative and we got to eat and take home our starters, dough and actual finished sour dough. I would highly recommend this class! Arnie was so easy going and fun.
  • 5/5 from Duvanka Crisostomo, attended Jul 2024: I been wanting to start baking sourdough for a couple of weeks saw a few videos on YouTube but nothing like Arnie. Sourdough Bread is definitely a process and glad that Arnie walked me through it and gave me all the tips and notes to take home to use. It was definitely a great experience. Happy that I found Arnie on ClassBento. Came home with sourdough to share with my family
  • 5/5 from Aruna Vanteru, attended Jul 2024: It was great class. Well detailed and interesting. Answered all my questions. Cant wait to bake my own sourdough!!
Your teacher

Bread Baker of Riverdale
Bread Baker of Riverdale

5.0 (6)

I was born many moons ago, but the Bread Baker of Riverdale came to life during the pandemic.
A life-long fan of sourdough bread, I was initially intimidated by the baking process. But when my daughter gave me some sourdough starter, I was on my way. With hard work, patience and the support of some skilled friends, I was able to unlock the mysteries of naturally fermented bread.
When I found myself baking far more than I could ever eat, I began to donate to a local food pantry. Next I started to barter with neighbors. Before long, folks with nothing to barter asked to purchase my loaves.
From these simple ingredients, a bread business was born.
A request by a local community center to teach added another element to my bread baking journey. A journey I hope you'll join me in.

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