Learn Sourdough
Everything I teach, in one place: live classes, online courses, the calculators I use on every bake, and answers to the questions you ask me most.
Learn with Laila, live
Nothing beats learning with your hands in the dough. Join me in person at Central Milling in Petaluma, or take a class online from your own kitchen.
In-person classes at Central Milling
Sourdough with Inclusions
August 20 in Petaluma. You already know how to make a sourdough loaf, now let's make it extraordinary.
centralmilling.comSo You Have a Sourdough Starter, Now What?
September 10 in Petaluma. Make a loaf, learn how to maintain a small and strong starter with no waste, and taste some delicious bread!
centralmilling.comThe Cottage Baker Intensive
A 3-day intensive at Central Milling, October 7-9. Everything you need to start (or grow) a cottage baking business.
centralmilling.comSourdough Fougasse with Laila O'Boyle
November 10 in Petaluma. Fougasse is so easy to learn how to make: dramatic to look at, surprisingly approachable, and completely irresistible.
centralmilling.comSweet Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls & Beyond
December 8 in Petaluma. Learn how to make sweet bakes with natural fermentation, but without the sour tang!
centralmilling.comOnline courses
Intermediate Sourdough Bread
Learn how to improve your sourdough bread at every step of the baking process.
artisanbakingcenter.comSourdough Starter Mini Course
Everything you need to know about making, maintaining and using sourdough starters so you can bake the best bread of your life, consistently.
artisanbakingcenter.comSourdough calculators
The two calculators I keep open on bake day — free, no sign-up.