Sourdough Bread Making Workshop

Make fresh sourdough from scratch in this bread-making workshop in Berkeley.


Kitchen on Fire
Kitchen on Fire
5.0 (38)
Instagram followers 5k followers

4 hours Location Berkeley Class size 1 to 12 guests   $198

Bake a warm, airy loaf of sourdough straight from the oven with this bread baking workshop in Berkeley! With just flour, water, salt, and a starter dough, you’ll follow along step-by-step to bake a flavorful San Francisco sourdough sandwich bread and chewy sourdough pretzels. Chef Michael will take the mystery out of working with live yeast, teaching you how to keep your starter healthy and active.
You’ll also receive a bit of the chef’s own starter, “Lucky Lady #99, ” to get you started. After enjoying some small bites and an introduction from the chef, you’ll begin baking! With expert guidance, plenty of hands-on practice, and a fun, encouraging atmosphere, you’ll gain the confidence to bake delicious sourdough bread right from your kitchen.
This class is perfect for beginner bakers looking for an easy bread recipe, a fun outing with friends, or if you’re searching for unique things to do in Berkeley. At the end of the workshop, enjoy your creations together and leave with the skills to recreate another loaf right at home.
Menu:
  • San Francisco Sourdough Sandwich Bread
  • Sourdough Pretzels
  • Starter Care & Feeding Basics
Allergies
Please take a look at the class menu. If you think you might be allergic to anything on the menu, please indicate it on your class registration, and if you have a concern, get in touch, and we can double-check the ingredient list.

Upcoming dates for Sourdough Bread Making Workshop

Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 3:33pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 17 Jan 2027 and 17 Jan 2027.

  • Sun, Jan 17 2027, 11am-3pm
What you'll get
Enjoy your San Francisco sourdough sandwich bread and sourdough pretzels at the end of class!
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly
What to bring
  • All materials provided
  • BYOB (21+)
  • Closed-toed shoes are mandatory. High heels, open-toed shoes, sandals, and flip flops are not allowed in the kitchen.
  • Shoulder-length hair or longer needs to be worn back and away from your face; we have plenty of hair ties in the kitchen for you to use and keep.
  • Feel free to bring a favorite apron or a knife you want to practice with, but know that we will supply aprons and all the tools you need for use during class.

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

Kitchen On Fire - 1509 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94709

Sourdough Bread Making Workshop location
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Michael Kalanty

Michael Kalanty


Michael Kalanty is a master bread baker with almost 30 years of practice. He recently won the Tiptree World Bread Competition for both “Best Flatbread” and “Best Ciabatta”. When his introductory book How To Bake Bread: The Five Families of Bread® was first released, it won the Gourmand International Award for “Best Bread Book in the World”.

His favorite activity is teaching hands-on classes to aspiring bakers. In the words of Peter Reinhart, James Beard Award-winning author, “Michael’s gift is taking complex methods and demonstrating and explaining them clearly, making these skills approachable and attainable for the next generation of young bakers and pastry chefs.”




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Kitchen on Fire
Kitchen on Fire

5.0 (38)
Instagram followers 5k followers

Kitchen on Fire offers hands-on cooking experiences in Berkeley and Oakland. Since 2005, Chef Olive and professional chef instructors have been sharing their knowledge and love for cooking through public classes, team-building and corporate wellness events. Lisa Miller teaches classes with a nutrition focus, promoting healthy living through meals made with high-quality ingredients and traditional cooking methods.
With a deep passion for sharing delicious food and life-long dedication to healthy living, co-owners Olivier Said and Lisa Miller can be found in the kitchen or working with students or clients in some capacity every day of the week.

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