Sourdough for Impatient People: The Flatbread Edition with Sonya

  • 5th May, 2026
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEST)
  • Laneway Learning
    Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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$25 AUD + BF
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What’s it all about? 

Working with sourdough has a reputation for being complicated, slow and slightly obsessive. But it doesn’t have to be. In this relaxed hands-on class you’ll learn how to use sourdough starter to make simple flatbreads without the need for fancy equipment or bakery-level skills.
If you’ve been curious about sourdough but put off by the idea of babysitting sticky loaves over days, this class will show you a much easier way in.

What will we cover?

In this practical 75-minute session we’ll explore how sourdough works and why it can improve flavour and digestibility. During the class we will:
– Learn the basics of sourdough fermentation and starter care
– See how to mix a simple sourdough flatbread dough
– Roll out and cook flatbreads together
– Taste freshly cooked flatbreads
– Explore ways to customise flatbreads with different flours and flavours
Everyone will get hands-on rolling and cooking their own breads, and will take home some sourdough starter so they can keep experimenting.

Please bring a small jar or plastic container for your sourdough starter.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible Venue

  • Gender Neutral Bathrooms

  • Quiet Spaces

  • Free Tickets for First Nation Attendees

Who will be teaching?

Sonya is a Melbourne-based food educator with a background in public health nutrition and community cooking programs. Through Sonya’s Nurtured Kitchen, she runs cooking workshops focused on food literacy and practical skills that make healthy cooking easier and more approachable. Sonya loves helping people gain confidence in the kitchen and discover simple ways to cook nourishing food from scratch. Facebook.

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Any questions or other accessibility needs we can help you with? Feel free to email us at melbourne@lanewaylearning.com.