Classes

Meat Class – Last Call!

Sadie posted this article on April 29th, 2012

Last call for the Madison Sourdough Meat Class: Cure. Rub. Smoke.

If you are excited about the potential but were worried that your time had passed… fret not!  Just come into the cafe – you are welcome to pay at the door.  It’s going to be a good time with many nice take-home goodies over the two week period!  David and Molly just couldn’t be more excited to share their knowledge with you.  See you at 3:30!

Meat Class: Rub. Cure. Smoke.

Sadie posted this article on April 25th, 2012

Check it!  There are a couple of spaces available for this meat class – just in time for the BBQ Season!  Call if you have any questions!  608-442-8009 or email David… his info is below!

Come join Chef Molly Maciejewski and Co-Owner David Lohrentz of Madison Sourdough for a two session class on how to turn your charcoal Weber Grill into a very efficient smoker and introduce you to the rub/cure/smoke process.

Session one – Sunday Apr 29, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. will cover food safety, meat selection and preparation, rubs, dry brining and wet brining.  Students will take home dry rubs, a basic dry cure mixture, and some of our favorite recipes.

Session two – Sunday May 6, from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. will cover the     technical aspects of converting a simple charcoal Weber grill into an effective, low-cost home smoker. During Session 2 we will smoke bacon, salmon and sea salt.

Participants will take home: samples of all products, the items needed to convert a Weber kettle grill into a smoker, the knowledge to cure/smoke your own charcuterie and make classic smoked BBQ such as pulled pork or ribs.

The cost for the class is $140.  The classes will be taught at Madison Sourdough Bakery & Café at 916 Williamson St, Madison WI.  CLASSES ARE NOT SOLD ALA CARTE as the objectives from Class 1 are critical to the success of Class 2 and overall practices of curing/smoking your meat at home. Tickets to be purchased at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3176209127   Inquiries: david@madisonsourdough.com

MSco presents a Meat Class: Rub. Cure. Smoke.

Sadie posted this article on March 31st, 2012

Check it!  There is still space available for this meat class – just in time for the BBQ Season!  Call if you have any questions!  608-442-8009 or email David… his info is below!

Come join Chef Molly Maciejewski and Co-Owner David Lohrentz of Madison Sourdough for a two session class on how to turn your charcoal Weber Grill into a very efficient smoker and introduce you to the rub/cure/smoke process.

Session one – Sunday Apr 29, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. will cover food safety, meat selection and preparation, rubs, dry brining and wet brining.  Students will take home dry rubs, a basic dry cure mixture, and some of our favorite recipes.

Session two – Sunday May 6, from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. will cover the     technical aspects of converting a simple charcoal Weber grill into an effective, low-cost home smoker. During Session 2 we will smoke bacon, salmon and sea salt.

Participants will take home: samples of all products, the items needed to convert a Weber kettle grill into a smoker, the knowledge to cure/smoke your own charcuterie and make classic smoked BBQ such as pulled pork or ribs.

The cost for the class is $140.  The classes will be taught at Madison Sourdough Bakery & Café at 916 Williamson St, Madison WI.  CLASSES ARE NOT SOLD ALA CARTE as the objectives from Class 1 are critical to the success of Class 2 and overall practices of curing/smoking your meat at home. Tickets to be purchased at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3176209127   Inquiries: david@madisonsourdough.com

Sourdough Bread Classes

Andrew posted this article on January 17th, 2012

Contact us to sign up: (608) 442-8009

Learn hands-on baking techniques and skills from Madison Sourdough’s baker/owner Andrew Hutchison at Madison Sourdough’s bakery.


Class 1: Introduction to Naturally Leavened Breads

  • Cultivating your Starter
  • Building your Leaven
  • Mixing your Dough

Fee: $70

January 21: SOLD OUT
January 28: 3-6pm


Class 2: Crust, Crumb, Color

  • Mixing your Dough
  • Shaping your Dough
  • Baking your Bread

Fee: $70

February 25: SOLD OUT
March 3: 3–6pm


Class 3: Introduction to Whole Grain Breads

  • Soakers
  • Mashes
  • Pre-Ferments
  • Whole Grain Leavens

Fee: $70

March 10: SOLD OUT
March 17: 3–6pm