LIVE Masterclass: Strong Starters = Strong Holiday Bakes
The holidays are coming… and your sourdough starter deserves to be in peak form. Before the baking chaos hits, let’s get your starter strong, active, and ready to perform. In this festive, info-packed live class, Chef James will share his proven formula for a healthy starter and clear up the confusion around sweet stiff, stiff, and high-hydration cultures once and for all. Whether you’re baking rolls, pies, or panettone — a strong starter means better rise, better flavor, and less stress.
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What You'll Learn:
✅ The Simple Formula for a Healthy Sourdough Starter — No calculators, no guesswork. Just the method that works.
✅ How to Make Your Starter Work for YOU — Build a starter routine that fits your life (not the other way around).
✅ The Secret to Holiday Bakes that are Delish, On-Time, and Easy — Hint: it starts with the right culture 😉
✅ The Real Difference Between “Sweet Stiff,” “Stiff,” and “High-Hydration” Starters — What to use and when.
✅ My Favorite Pro Tips & Tricks — Learned the hard way over thousands of loaves.
✅ Live Q&A with Chef James — Get your burning starter questions answered in real time.
🎁 Exclusive Perks
Everyone who attends live will get:
🍞 A special Larry Levain discount — our beloved house starter, shipped to your door.
💬 An exclusive invitation to the members-only Holiday Helpdesk Bread Talks (Nov 7 & 8) — live Q&A sessions where Chef James helps you troubleshoot your actual holiday bakes in real time.