Free 7-Lesson Sourdough Starter Course
No fluff, no guesswork – from mixing your first starter to pulling your first loaf out of the oven, delivered to your inbox one short email at a time.
Sign up below and Lesson 1 lands in your inbox right away – then a new lesson every couple of days, seven in all, until you’ve got a loaf of your own.
One short lesson every couple of days — 7 in all, then you’re done. No spam. See our Privacy Policy.
Already have a starter? Bake your first loaf → · Already baking? Browse recipes →
What the 7 Lessons Look Like
One short email every couple of days. Here’s exactly what you’ll get.
Lesson 1 – Your Starter’s Birthday
Mix your very first starter and learn exactly what to expect in the first 48 hours.
Lesson 2 – Feed It, Watch It, Don’t Panic
Get through the wobbly middle days and learn how to tell when it’s actually ready to bake with.
Lesson 3 – The Gear You Actually Need
Find out what’s genuinely worth buying, and what you can skip, before you spend a dime.
Lesson 4 – Your First Loaf
Bake your very first loaf, start to finish, with a recipe built for real kitchens.
Lesson 5 – Mix-In Ratios
Add cheese, herbs, and other mix-ins without wrecking your rise.
Lesson 6 – Storing (and Freezing) Sourdough
Keep your bread fresh longer, and learn what actually freezes well.
Lesson 7 – Your Starter’s Part of the Family Now
Settle into a feeding rhythm and put your discard to work instead of tossing it.
What People Say About Learning With Desi
From Desi’s in-person sourdough baking classes – the same teaching, now in your inbox.
“Such a lovely Mother’s Day experience! The sourdough baking class was fun, informative, and beautifully organized, even for beginners. I learned so much and enjoyed every minute.”
– Melissa
“I had a wonderful experience learning to make sourdough bread with Desi! She made the process easy to understand, even as a beginner, and even sent me away with a starter kit.”
– Lori
Ready to Start?
It’s free, it’s just seven emails, and Lesson 1 is waiting.
One short lesson every couple of days — 7 in all, then you’re done. No spam. See our Privacy Policy.
Already have a starter? Bake your first loaf → · Already baking? Browse recipes →