Language
Portuguese, English, French, Italian, Spanish
Duration
3h / 1 day
Difficulty
Beginner
Next Date
03/03/2026

I am a dedicated lazy cook and proud of it. My sourdough bread workshop in Lisbon is built around one idea: the shortest, simplest path to a genuinely delicious loaf of bread. No complicated schedules, no fussy techniques, no pretending that bread needs to take over your life. Just the real method that works, taught the way I actually use it at home.

We go through the full process together, from mixing and folding to understanding what your dough is telling you at each stage. I also walk you through how to keep your sourdough starter alive the lazy way, because what is the point of learning to bake if the starter dies two weeks later. By the end of the session you will know exactly what to do, and more importantly, what you can get away with not doing.

What you’ll learn

🍞 How to make a sourdough loaf from start to finish

🍞 The lazy folding and timing method that actually works

🍞 How to read your dough without overcomplicating it

🍞 How to keep your sourdough starter alive with minimal effort

🍞 What shortcuts are safe and which ones ruin the bread

What’s included

🥖 All ingredients and equipment

🥖 A sourdough loaf or fresh slices to take home (depending on group size)

🥖 Your own sourdough starter to continue at home

🥖 A digital recipe card so nothing gets forgotten

What you leave with

You leave with starter in hand, bread under your arm, and a method simple enough to actually repeat at home the following weekend.

I am Sara Di Rocco and I have been baking sourdough the lazy way for long enough to know it works. The workshop runs at my home in Lisbon, under the strict supervision of my cat Covinha. If you have a cat allergy or a strong anti-cat stance, just let me know and we will sort something out.

No experience with bread or baking needed. If you can follow simple steps and do not mind getting a little flour on your clothes, you are ready.

Location

Flexible and upon request. Enquire Now.

FAQ

Do I need any experience or special equipment to join?

None at all — this workshop is designed for complete beginners. No prior cooking experience, and nothing to bring. Everything you need is provided and I will guide you through each step. Just wear clothes you're comfortable getting flour on.