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Our hands-on classes are perfect for anyone looking to learn the art of sourdough baking, offering step-by-step guidance to craft delicious, artisan-quality bread in your own kitchen.

There’s something very satisfying about turning a few simple ingredients into a loaf like this, and it’s so much easier ...
11/10/2026

There’s something very satisfying about turning a few simple ingredients into a loaf like this, and it’s so much easier than you might imagine.

At Chapel Kitchen, we don’t just show you a recipe and send you on your way. We take you through each step of the process, mixing, stretching, shaping, scoring and baking helping you refine your skills and technique.

By the end of the day, you’ll have your own loaves to take home and the confidence to keep baking them in your own kitchen. And hopefully, the beginning of a very happy sourdough habit! 😊

We have a couple of places still available for 2026, and our January to June 2027 dates are now live.

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Our sourdough starter has gone on holiday and has officially gone further abroad this summer than I have! My sister rece...
08/10/2026

Our sourdough starter has gone on holiday and has officially gone further abroad this summer than I have!

My sister recently took a bag of my dried Chapel Kitchen starter all the way to Mexico for a friend and just look at the delicious results.

Our little Yorkshire starter is coping rather well with the sunshine, and I’m not sure it’s quite ready to come home!

It’s also a great reminder that once you know how to look after your starter, you really can take your sourdough almost anywhere.

We cover all of this (and plenty more!) in our Chapel Kitchen Sourdough Baking Classes. Check out our last few remaining places for 2026, or our new schedule of courses for 2027 on our website - www.chapelkitchen.co.uk

A little bit of Chapel Kitchen magic from the garden…We didn’t have a baking course this weekend, so we’ve made the most...
03/10/2026

A little bit of Chapel Kitchen magic from the garden…

We didn’t have a baking course this weekend, so we’ve made the most of the time by harvesting all the sage from the Chapel Kitchen garden and turning it into our homemade Sage Salt, made with Maldon Sea Salt. 💚

We use it to finish our Pumpkin & Sage sourdough boule and it’s also fantastic sprinkled over the top of focaccia.

I ran out of last year’s batch back in May, so I’m very happy to have a fresh supply back in the store cupboard!

Now, what else can we sprinkle it on…?

Just TWO places left for sourdough baking this year!Sourdough isn’t just for Christmas, but it’s a great place to start!...
26/09/2026

Just TWO places left for sourdough baking this year!

Sourdough isn’t just for Christmas, but it’s a great place to start! If learning to make your own beautiful, crusty sourdough has been on your todo list for 2026, now’s the time to grab your place!

Join us at Chapel Kitchen for a relaxed, hands-on day of baking, learning and lots of delicious bread. For more information check out our website www.chapelkitchen.co.uk or get in touch at [email protected].

What a fabulous day of sourdough baking!A few photos from Saturday’s Advanced Sourdough Class, where we had great fun ex...
21/09/2026

What a fabulous day of sourdough baking!

A few photos from Saturday’s Advanced Sourdough Class, where we had great fun exploring the wonderful world of inclusions!

Everyone made their own savoury boule, choosing from Olive & Herb, Feta & Sun-dried Tomato, or Pumpkin & Sage and then, because one loaf is never quite enough, we finished with a delicious Chocolate & Cherry boule.

There were some seriously impressive loaves coming out of the oven, plenty of experimenting, lots of laughter and, of course, a fair bit of tasting along the way!

A brilliant day with a lovely group of bakers , and just look at those boules!

Just a few remaining courses for 2026!
16/09/2026

Just a few remaining courses for 2026!

Sourdough is a joy to make… but the washing up? Not so much! We all love the moment when a beautiful loaf comes out of t...
06/09/2026

Sourdough is a joy to make… but the washing up? Not so much!

We all love the moment when a beautiful loaf comes out of the oven. But then you look at the kitchen…

Sourdough cleanup needs a slightly different approach, so here are Phil aka Dobby’s top tips from our Chapel Kitchen classes:

* Cold water only! Hot water makes the dough set and turns cleaning into a whole new level of fun!

* Keep it out of the sink! Sourdough down the plughole = potentially very unhappy drains.

* Soak first. Give your bowls and jars a good spray with a solution of ⅓ washing-up liquid and ⅔ water and leave for at least 10 minutes.

* Scrape it off. Use a plastic dough scraper to remove the softened dough before rinsing.

* Protect your plughole. Pop some kitchen roll or a coffee filter over the drain before rinsing to catch all those little bits of dough. Then just lift it out and bin it!

And there you have it, less scrubbing, happier drains and more time to admire your beautiful loaf!

Because at Chapel Kitchen, we teach you everything you need to know about sourdough… including how to survive the washing up!

There’s something so lovely about receiving photos like this and seeing people take what they’ve learned in the kitchen ...
23/08/2026

There’s something so lovely about receiving photos like this and seeing people take what they’ve learned in the kitchen back home and actually do it.

Look at this fantastic loaf, a first attempt at home from one of our recent Chapel Kitchen students!

From learning how to make and shape the dough, understanding what your starter is doing, and getting to grips with the timings… to producing a beautiful loaf in your own kitchen. It’s so rewarding to see the enthusiasm that our classes inspire and to know that the sourdough journey continues long after everyone leaves the Chapel.

If you’ve been thinking about learning how to make your own sourdough, our small, relaxed classes are designed to give you all the skills and confidence you need to keep baking at home. Remaining 2026 dates are listed on our website - www.chapelkitchen.co.uk, or if you would like to arrange a date just for you and a few friends, get in touch with us at [email protected]

One of the questions I’m asked most often is: “What’s the best way to store sourdough bread?” Over the years I’ve tried ...
17/08/2026

One of the questions I’m asked most often is: “What’s the best way to store sourdough bread?”

Over the years I’ve tried pretty much everything; bread bins, linen and cotton bags, beeswax bags, plastic wrap, greaseproof paper… you name it!

But the method I keep coming back to is surprisingly simple, the cast iron pot I baked it in.

I always take my loaf out of the pot as soon as it comes out of the oven. This allows the steam to escape and prevents the crust from becoming soggy.

Then, once both the bread AND the pot are completely cool, I simply pop the loaf back into its pot and put the lid on.

It’s the perfect storage container because it’s literally made to measure! It helps keep the loaf fresh, protects the crust and stops the bread from drying out.

And one more important tip…Don’t ever put your sourdough in the fridge!

Although sourdough freezes brilliantly, the cold temperature of the fridge actually encourages the starches in bread to recrystallise, which speeds up the staling process. At freezing or room temperature, this happens much more slowly, so your lovely loaf will stay fresher for longer.

So before you buy another fancy bread bag try putting your sourdough back in the pot it was baked in!

Two of the fabulous bakers from yesterday’s sourdough course , and what a brilliant job they did!With no previous baking...
09/08/2026

Two of the fabulous bakers from yesterday’s sourdough course , and what a brilliant job they did!

With no previous baking experience, they arrived ready to give sourdough a go and left with some seriously impressive loaves, plenty of new skills and, most importantly, a fantastic day in the Chapel.

This is exactly what our small, relaxed baking classes are all about, learning something new, having fun and enjoying plenty of good food along the way!

Our 2026 course calendar is filling up fast, and we now have only a few places remaining. If learning to bake your own sourdough is on your list, don’t leave it too long!

Visit www.chapelkitchen.co.uk to see our remaining dates and availability.

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