The Sourdough School

BALM – Proven as one of the healthiest approaches to bread in the world.

Based in the walled gardens of Dr. Vanessa Kimbell's beautiful Victorian home in rural Northamptonshire, UK, we tutor individuals and train bakers and healthcare professionals in Baking as Lifestyle Medicine (BALM). Personalising bread to your lifestyle, gut microbiome, and unique genetics for optimal health—tailoring fermentation, fibre, and diversity so that your daily bread becomes the foundation of your health.

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Baking Schedule

Station Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Station 1: Long Fermentation Nikki, Susie: Olive Baguette Ann, Melanie: Rosemary and Orange Baguette, Beldi Nikki, Susie: Pavé Bread Tiffany, Ed: Graduation Bake No mixing/baking
Station 2: Quick Breads Irena, Lisbet, Lesley: Sourdough Orange & Rosemary Focaccia Irena, Lisbet, Lesley: Seeded Sourdough Honey Crackers, Zammitah Ann, Melanie: Pane Carasau Nikki, Susie: Grand Duro Ciabatta Flatbread (lunch only)
Station 3: Symbiotic Eating (Pasta) Tiffany, Ed: Courgette & Lemon Pasta Tiffany, Ed: Mushroom Pappardelle Irena, Lisbet, Lesley: Ravioli, Tuscan Lentil Soup Ann, Melanie: Toasted Carrot & Cannellini Bean Hummus, Pizza Pizza (lunch only)
Station 4: Pastry and Pasta Ann, Melanie: Scones with Pear Compote Nikki, Susie: Laminated Savoury Slices Tiffany, Ed: Chocolate & Chestnut Tart Irena, Lisbet, Lesley: Chestnut & Chocolate Pasta No mixing/baking

Campbell’s Soup

The French classic Vichyssoise Soup

Homemade Probiotic Honey Barley Water

Quick Pickled Carrot

Diversity Fruit & Nut Crackers

10-minute pumpkin and sunflower seeded Pocket Breads

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