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A world-renowned centre for bread, gut health, and nutrigenetics.  Spaces are limited—join the waiting list for priority accesss.

The Sourdough School, nestled in a tranquil village in Northamptonshire, is a world-renowned centre for learning the art of baking with a profound focus on health and nutrition. Led by Dr. Vanessa Kimbell, the school is uniquely dedicated to empowering home bakers, healthcare professionals, and commercial bakers to craft bread that nourishes both body and mind.

At the heart of the school is a personalised approach to bread-making that integrates cutting-edge research in gut health and nutrigenetics.  BALM (Baking as Lifestyle Medicine) protocol is the gold standard for healthy bread, and the foundation for students to delve into how ingredients, fermentation techniques, and grain diversity can be tailored to support individual health needs, from optimising gut microbiome diversity to addressing specific genetic and nutritional requirements.

The Sourdough School isn’t just a place to learn; it’s a thriving community where science meets tradition, and students collaboratively explore the powerful role bread can play in preventative health. By combining rigorous academic insights with hands-on practice, the school is transforming how we think about bread—elevating it from a staple food to a cornerstone of well-being.