Online Tutorials
Click through our online tutorials to see how Black Island Bakery makes such good bread. We recommend beginning with making your own sourdough starter.
MAKING YOUR SOURDOUGH Starter
A sourdough starter is one of the fundamentals of baking. Follow this video to learn everything you need to begin your own starter from scratch!
REFRESHING YOUR SOURDOUGH Starter
How to refresh your sourdough starter for baking bread. This video takes you through the process of adding flour and water to create a viable sourdough starter.
The perfect sourdough: part 1
Learn how to make a perfect sourdough loaf from start to finish in Part One of our three-part series.
The perfect sourdough: part 2
Part Two covers the key process of stretching, folding, and resting in making your perfect sourdough.
The perfect sourdough: part 3
Part Three takes you through scoring and shaping your loaf, finishing with baking.
Book a Workshop
*Due to covid-19 we are unfortunately unable to offer any workshops until further notice*
We offer detailed, in-person workshops on making a range of breads, from our classic sourdough to French baguettes. These workshops are half-day or full-day, depending on the type of bread. These workshops will provide you with experience, skill and confidence you need to create bread at home that will delight your friends and family.
Consult our calendar to see when we are offering workshops. You can book a workshop through our Shop.
