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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What happens if I need help with my baking when I get home?

Your learning journey doesn’t stop when you leave the school – it truly has just begun. With your Sourdough Club membership, you’re never alone in your sourdough baking journey.

The Sourdough Club membership provides comprehensive, top-level support to help you continue your sourdough journey with confidence. Remember, leaving the school doesn’t mean the end of your learning journey – every bake is a new opportunity to learn and grow in your understanding of the sourdough process.

A key aspect of this membership is your access to Vanessa Kimbell, our founder and sourdough expert. There will inevitably be times when your sourdough baking may not go as planned, and you need help identifying the issue. Vanessa is often available to assist in these instances.

However, to enable her to provide you with the best possible advice, it’s important that you provide a complete set of information regarding your baking process. This includes specifics about your ingredients, methods, timings, and any issues you’re experiencing. This thorough understanding will help Vanessa guide you effectively through your sourdough challenges and ensure your continued growth as a baker.

We have weekly live Q&A sessions and a Club Forum to enable you to get the support and help you need.

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