Combined Course – Balm Certificate + a 4 Day Baking as Lifestyle Medicine Workshop – at The Sourdough School UK
Please note that this workshop is NOT eligible for the Bursary.
Release Dates 15th September 2023
“It is beyond bread’
What does the workshop cover?
This workshops the opportunity to get the practical basics of baking in person at The Sourdough School in Northampton. It gives you students the opportunity to bake, touch, taste and smell the bread and staters from Vanessa and our team of leading experts here at The Sourdough School.
On the workshop you will dive deeply into the practical side of baking easy nutritious breads, cakes and pastries that are part of the BALM protocol to improve gut health and the impact bread can have on our physical and mental health. It is an immersive, interactive learning experience with a remarkable connection that allows students to apply their knowledge and deepen their understanding.
Learning to bake sourdough?
Please note that this workshop is not about learning the theory – this is taught online before you attend. The Courses are aimed at healthcare professionals, and participants who wish to bake eat and share incredible breads that we have seen help to improve both physical and mental health.
The certificate.
All online courses start in September, and you will follow a syllabus from the last week of September to access lessons, video tutorials, step-by-step guides, recipes, a Sourdough Forum and so much more, to learn more than you even knew there was to learn about sourdough. Please see ‘How will I learn to make the bread?’ below.
By the time you attend the course you will have been baking for between 7 – 12 months and these workshops are designed to consolidate your knowledge. You can graduate after 1 year but your course is a 2 year programme, and we encourage you to complete your programme over 2 years.
Learn to Bake, Apply to Teach – On Graduation, Apply for a Licence to Teach BALM
The BALM Protocol Bread Approach –
The BALM (Baking as Lifestyle Medicine) Protocol isn’t just about learning to bake bread; it’s about immersing yourself in a comprehensive and health-conscious approach to baking sourdough. Unlike the myriad of free tutorials online, this protocol sets itself apart by emphasizing the healthiest ways to bake, eat, and share bread.
What Makes the BALM Protocol Different?
- Understanding Flours: You’ll delve into the nuances of various flours, benefiting from our extensive library and baking schedule. From rye to spelt, wholegrain to chocolate, you’ll master them all.
- The Science of Sourdough: Learn every step of making sourdough, including the roles of specific bacteria and yeasts. This understanding goes beyond mere recipes to the core of what makes sourdough special.
- Starter Refreshment Mastery: You won’t just learn one starter; you’ll become adept at managing various starters, each with unique characteristics and applications.
- Blending and Milling Flour: Explore the process of blending and milling flour, honing your skills to achieve the desired consistency and flavour.
- Timings and Fermentation: Become familiar with fermentation’s critical variables, enabling you to control the process like a true artisan.
- Nutrition and Digestibility: Gain insights into the nutritional aspects of bread, including the roles of fibre, protein, and gluten. Understand how to make bread that’s not only delicious but also digestible.
- Eating for Gut Health: Learn about symbiotic eating for optimal gut health, the importance of diversity in your diet, and the vital connection between the kind of bread you eat and your gut microbiome.
- Probiotics and Prebiotics: Dive into the fascinating world of probiotics and prebiotics, learning how they interact with your gut and how to incorporate them into your baking.
Take the Next Step: Apply to Teach
Upon mastering the BALM protocol, graduates have the opportunity to apply for a license to teach, spreading this invaluable knowledge and contributing to a healthier way of living through bread.
The BALM Protocol isn’t just a course; it’s a pathway to a more thoughtful and wholesome relationship with one of humanity’s most ancient and beloved foods. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced baker, this program will deepen your understanding and elevate your skills, positioning you to influence others in the most nourishing way possible. Join us in this unique and rewarding journey into the world of bread.
Payment information
Please note that because of the way the enrolment works, your payments will begin immediately from when you enrol NOT from when the course starts.
