Divine Heart Bakes
Learn the Art of Sourdough with
Have you always wanted to bake beautiful sourdough bread but weren't sure where to begin? You're in the right place!
My Beginner Sourdough class is designed for those who are completely new to sourdough or looking to build a strong foundation. In this fun, hands-on class, you'll learn the essential steps of the sourdough process in a relaxed and encouraging environment. No prior baking experience is required.
Together, we'll explore what makes sourdough unique, how to care for a healthy starter, the tools you'll need, and the step-by-step process of mixing, fermenting, shaping, and preparing your dough for baking. Throughout the class, you'll work alongside other participants in small groups, rotating through interactive learning stations that allow you to see and practice each stage of the process.
Whether you've admired sourdough bread from afar or have a starter waiting at home, this workshop will give you the confidence to begin your Divine sourdough journey.
My Baking Journey
My culinary journey began by observing my mother and aunt as they crafted delightful dishes in the kitchen. I watched in awe as egg whites transformed into airy clouds of sweet meringue, buttery golden cakes with a perfect crumb emerged, and yeast rolls that were simply irresistible came to life. There was no recipe my mother couldn’t master, and I vividly recall how she executed each dish with elegance and precision. She was definitely the “you can watch, but don’t touch” type ha, ha! However, my Aunt Hazel had a different approach!
She firmly believed in “getting your hands dirty” and making the most of child labor, which is where I honed my technical skills. Some of my happiest memories are of washing collard greens, snapping green beans, and crafting pie crust right in her kitchen. I am truly grateful to God for those beautiful and priceless moments.
My passion for cooking has since blossomed into cake decorating, running a micro-bakery, and now teaching classes to help beginners master the art of sourdough and other bread baking… the simple way.
What You will learn 📘
• The basics of sourdough
• Sourdough terms
• Tools & essentials for successful bakes
• Sourdough starter 101
• How to mix your sourdough
• The mysteries of bulk fermentation
• Shaping & cold fermentation
• More tips for successful home baking
You Will receive 🥖
• Sourdough start to nurture and feed
• Beginner sourdough recipe
• Starter care & feeding guide
• Helpful baking resources
• Hands on instruction in a group setting
• Opportunity to win a fun giveaway
“ I love baking because it teaches us a valuable life lesson that practice will trump perfection each and every time.”
-Nichole Lewis, Divine Heart Bakes
September Class Registration 🍞🧁
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Cake Decorating Journey
The Cake Decorating Journey: Bake It Right
Part One | From Scratch to StackableSeptember 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. The Nook, Niemann Harvest Market
Beautiful cakes start long before the buttercream.
Join me for Part One of The Cake Decorating Journey, an ongoing hands-on series designed to take home bakers from the fundamentals of scratch baking and decorating into increasingly advanced and specialized cake techniques.
Each class builds upon skills learned throughout the Journey, and we’re beginning at the foundation: learning to bake a really great cake.
In this two-hour hands-on class, Nichole will take you beyond simply following a recipe. You’ll learn what makes a cake tender and moist, why certain baking problems happen, how professional bakers prepare their layers for decorating, and the tips and tricks that can make all the difference between baking a cake and creating one that’s ready to beautifully fill, frost and decorate.
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Cake Decorating Journey
Part Two: Fill, Frost & Finish
Date Coming Soon!
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Cake Decorating Journey
Part Three: The Art of Piping
Date Coming Soon!
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Cake Decorating Journey
Part Four: The Final Flourish
Date Coming Soon!
Get in touch!
Are you passionate about sourdough or other scrumptious bread baking and eager to discover more about our upcoming classes and events?
Do you have a group of friends or an organization interested in hosting a private class or workshop?
If this sounds like you, please complete the form, and we will respond within 24 hours.
More than just a baking class, this is an opportunity to slow down, learn a timeless skill, and experience the simple joy of creating homemade bread from scratch. I can't wait to welcome you into the beautiful world of sourdough and other delicious bread baking!
❤️ Nichole
“ I love baking because it teaches us a valuable life lesson that practice will trump perfection each and every time.”
-Nichole Lewis, Divine Heart Bakes