Hands-On Sourdough Class

Discover the magic of sourdough in this in-depth, interactive baking workshop led by Maricela, owner and head baker of Dulce Vida Bakery. Whether you're brand new to baking or looking to refine your sourdough skills, this hands-on class will walk you through the entire process. From nurturing the starter you are given to shaping a delicious loaf, this is a true hands on sourdough baking class.

What We Are Learning:

Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the sourdough process from start to finish, including:

• How to care for your own sourdough starter
• How to properly weigh ingredients for bread baking
• Different mixing, folding, and shaping techniques
• Tips for baking the perfect loaf at home

Each attendee will assemble their own loaf during class and take it home, ready to bake and enjoy. Participants will also receive a jar of active sourdough starter and a printed recipe so you can continue baking at home.

Any Extras:

Participants can also expect

• A live demo from the instructor to guide you through each step
• A dedicated Q&A session to address your questions about maintaining your starter and any other dough and bread related questions
• Some samples of sourdough loaves and sweet baked goods handmade by Maricela

All materials and tools will be provided, including:

• Food scales
• Ingredients
• Mixing tools and gloves
• containers

We recommend wearing short sleeves and bringing an apron. Please refrain from wearing jewelry, especially rings or bracelets.

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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Dulze Vida Bakery is a small, home-based sourdough and sweets bakery inspired by a lifelong love of creativity, flavor, and old-world traditions. Maricela has evolved her baking into something deeper: a craft that blended art, science, and heart. Baking allowed her to experiment with new ingredients, decorating techniques, and flavor combinations, using both her chemistry and art background to take things to the next level.

During the COVID lockdown, Maricela found comfort in baking bread—a lot of bread. From sourdough to scones, ciabatta to croissants, she filled her home with the scent of fresh loaves and shared them with friends and family. Their encouragement sparked the next chapter: applying for a cottage food license and officially openening Dulze Vida Bakery.

The bakery was born in her family kitchen, where every loaf and sweet treat is made with care and purpose. She believes in the beauty of slow fermentation and the power of natural ingredients. Each loaf is handmade in small batches using organic flour, filtered water, sea salt, and wild-captured sourdough culture. Being an entrepreneur has given Maricela the space to express herself through baking and connect with others through real food and heartfelt work.

"At Dulze Vida Bakery, we’re more than a bakery—we’re a reflection of creativity, community, and the simple joy of sharing something made by hand."

More information about Dulze Vida Bakery can be found HERE.

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