Toronto Sourdough Workshop
It all began when Desh baked his first sourdough loaf in his condo — hooked by the taste, smell, and texture. A neighbour's simple suggestion turned into a workshop, and a community was born.
Since 2020, the Toronto Sourdough Workshop has brought together curious bakers of all levels, teaching the science and soul of fermented bread in an approachable, joyful environment. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned home baker, there's a seat at Desh's table.
Understand how to create, feed, and maintain a sourdough starter — your living ingredient that gives bread its character.
Learn why time and temperature matter, and how to harness natural fermentation to develop complex flavour and texture.
Master the hands-on techniques of shaping a proper boule and scoring with confidence — where art meets the oven.
No professional equipment needed. Learn to get bakery-quality results from whatever oven you have at home.
Flat loaves, gummy crumb, over-proofed dough — we'll walk through common problems and how to fix them.
Focaccia, pizza dough, sourdough pancakes — once you have the fundamentals, the possibilities are endless.
"Desh Fernando is a phenomenal teacher and makes learning an ancient art fun and educational while helping build confidence in the process. $25 is really a bargain for all that you get — he's right there with you in your kitchen!"
Classes run online via Zoom so you can bake from your own kitchen, anywhere in the world. Limited spots per session to keep it personal.
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