Sourdough And The Cultivation of Wild Yeast

Plumpton College Certificate

Duration

1 day a week over 6 weeks

Location
Stanmer Campus

Course Overview

 

Modules

You will learn:

  • How to maintain and feed a sourdough starter
  • Mixing, folding and fermentation techniques
  • Shaping, scoring and baking for a beautiful crust and airy crumb
  • Tips for timing your bakes around your schedule

Course Cost

£220.00

Entry Requirements

Course Dates

Jan - Feb 2026 

  • Thursday 8th January
  • Thursday 15th January
  • Thursday 22nd January
  • Thursday 29th January
  • Thursday 5th February
  • Thursday 12th February

Summer 2026

  • Thursday 4th June
  • Thursday 11th June
  • Thursday 18th June
  • Thursday 25th June
  • Thursday 2nd July
  • Thursday 9th July

Course Fees

Students aged 24+ who are studying a second Level 3 course or aged 24+ who are studying their first Level 3 course will have to pay tuition fees, depending on the course.

Students on low income who can prove they earn less than £25,750 (from 1st August 2025); are unemployed; or receive state benefits could be entitled to a tuition fee waiver.

Find out more on our course fees and funding page

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