About the Course

There’s something deeply rewarding about baking your own bread — the smell, the crackle of the crust, and that first slice of warm, tangy sourdough fresh out of the oven. In this course, you’ll learn everything you need to make authentic sourdough bread from scratch — no prior experience required. We’ll go step-by-step through building and maintaining your own starter, understanding fermentation, mastering timing, and baking loaves that are as beautiful as they are wholesome. You’ll also learn to troubleshoot along the way  and understand the why behind each step. My goal is to help you bake confidently at home, using simple tools and everyday ingredients, while falling in love with the process of slow, mindful baking. Whether you’re a complete beginner or you’ve tried sourdough before and struggled, this class will give you the clarity and confidence to succeed.

Payal Thakurani

Meet Your Instructor

I’m Payal Thakurani, founder of Commune Kitchen Singapore — a hands-on cooking school where food, culture, and science come together. Over the past decade, I’ve taught thousands of home cooks to bake and cook with confidence, with a special love for sourdough and fermentation. My approach is simple, practical, and rooted in real kitchen experience — helping you bake bread that’s both beautiful and nourishing.

Curriculum

3 Chapters · 10 Lessons

  1. 1

    Getting Started with Sourdough

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Understanding Sourdough

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Make Your Sourdough Starter

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Sourdough Discard

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Starter - Feed & Maintain

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Sourdough 101 PDF - Your Guide

  2. 2

    Make Your First Loaf

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Autolyse and Dough Development

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Bulk Fermentation

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Shaping Your Loaf

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Scoring & Baking

  3. 3

    The Finale - Crumb + Practical Tips

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      The Crumb + Practical Tips

What People Are Saying

Discover how our course has transformed the baking skills and confidence of aspiring bakers just like you.

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I’d tried baking sourdough at home for months and failed every time until I took Payal’s class. Everything was broken down so clearly - from feeding the starter to perfecting the crumb. I walked away confident and baked my first successful loaf the very next day!
Sarah  L.

Singapore

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The class was detailed from start to finish. Payal explains the why behind every step, which makes all the difference. The tips she gave on timing and humidity in Singapore are gold. Highly recommend to anyone serious about good bread.
Jason K.

Australia 

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Such a welcoming and inspiring experience! I loved how Payal connected science with simplicity - no fancy tools needed, just patience and practice. I left with my own starter, detailed notes, and the excitement to bake every week.
Melissa T.

Singapore

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I joined this class thinking sourdough was complicated, but Payal made it feel effortless. Her explanations about fermentation and timing were so clear, and the results were incredible. My family couldn’t believe I baked that loaf myself!
Noor N.

Malaysia

Ready to Start Baking?

Join our course today and embark on a flavorful journey to mastering the art of sourdough baking.

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