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LET'S CLEAR UP THE CONFUSION FIRST
if you find yourself in one of this statement...
"I’ve never made sourdough before; it seems too complicated to start."
"Creating and maintaining a sourdough starter sounds like it takes a lot of time, which I don't have."
"I’ve heard that starters are easy to mess up and hard to keep alive."
"I worry about the commitment to feed and maintain a starter regularly."
"There’s so much information out there, I feel overwhelmed about where to start."
Our Free Course will :
demystify the process
with time-saving techniques
easy routines
reliable methods to ensure a strong sourdough starter
Benefits of making your own sourdough starter with our Free Course
Your Own Unique Starter:
Enjoy creating a starter that's one-of-a-kind, just like you, every starter is unique!
Ready in 8 Days:
Get your starter going in just over a week — it's simple!
Get to Know Your Starter:
You'll learn to read your starter’s needs like a book, making great bread easy.
Strong Starter, Great Bread:
Build a tough starter for bread that rises high and tastes amazing.
Low Effort, High Reward:
Once your starter grows up, it's a piece of cake to keep it going.
Feed It Less, Love It More:
Forget about feeding it all the time — we'll show you an easier way.
Know Your Bacteria:
Learn about the good bacteria in your starter and how to take care of them.
The Joy of Baking:
Picture the moment when you slide open your oven to reveal a beautifully risen, golden-brown sourdough loaf, the enticing aroma and crackling sound of perfect crust, all crafted by your own hands from scratch.
One Course Does It All:
After our course, you won’t need to look anywhere else to make perfect sourdough starter.
Frequently Asked Questions
You'll master the art of creating a strong sourdough starter from scratch using unrefined organic flours, setting the foundation for perfect sourdough bread.
The course spans over 8 days, although it may take a bit longer depending on the activity of your starter's natural bacteria, up to 14 days.
You’ll need a scale, a spoon, a 300ml jar, and certified organic flour. We provide guidance on sourcing the right flour both within and outside Australia.
Absolutely, this course is designed to benefit even those who have never baked bread before.
This particular course is tailored for wheat flour, which is essential for creating traditional sourdough bread, however the process for making gluten free sourdough starter is very similar and you might find the course helpful.
You'll receive an email every day during the course to guide you through each step.
While personalized support isn't included in this free course, you can always email us at info@thesourdoughscience.com. For dedicated support, consider our comprehensive Sourdough Mastery online course.
With over a decade of experience in the field and more then 2 years of experience teaching more than 1000 students in live and online settings, we’ve refined our course based on a deep understanding of sourdough science and frequently asked questions.
Yes, the starter is versatile and perfect for baking sourdough pizzas too and other bread varieties.
Definitely! Creating your own starter takes just a few minutes per day, making it very manageable alongside a busy lifestyle.
You can start baking as soon as your sourdough starter is mature, which can take as little as 8 days, but sometimes up to 14 days for full maturity.
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🧡 About Roberto Giammellucca
I’m Roberto Giammellucca,
founder of The Sourdough Science Academy.
I teach home bakers the science and rhythm behind sourdough —
so you can bake with confidence, without waste, stress, or complicated routines.
I use only certified organic, wholesome flours to support better health, flavour, and nutrition in every bake.
If you ever get stuck, find me on Instagram, FB, TikTok or youtube and DM the word “HELP" to get help fast
I’ll be happy to point you in the right direction.
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