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Learn how to bake traditional Polish sourdough with a local baker. Then enjoy a table full of traditional, homemade Polish food like sausage, cheese, pickles - all in a historic 1950s neighborhood.

Highlights

• Bake your own sourdough bread with a local artisan in a cozy Warsaw kitchen
• Taste authentic Polish food: sausage, cheese, pickles, and more
• Take home your loaf and a diploma — perfect for food lovers and beginners
• Learn the secrets of Polish sourdough — from starter to freshly baked loaf
• Enjoy a warm and authentic experience in a post-war Warsaw neighborhood

Description

Important: This is not average workshop — it’s a deep dive into real sourdough. I’ll teach you everything I’ve learned over 12 months of running my own micro bakery. You’ll be able to bake own loaf. --------------------- Step into the warm atmosphere of a traditional Polish home kitchen in Warsaw and discover the magic of sourdough baking. This hands-on workshop begins with a cozy welcome where we introduce ourselves and share stories. You’ll also review a short safety & participation form. Before we start mixing, we’ll go over the short “Know-how in a nutshell” session — a simple and fun introduction to what bread really is. You’ll learn how flour, water, salt, and sourdough starter work together to create flavor, texture, and rise. I’ll show you different types of flour (white vs wholemeal), explain why gluten matters, and demonstrate how temperature and hydration affect fermentation. You’ll also get to see and smell a real sourdough starter — the living heart of every loaf. This short theory part helps you understand the “why” behind every step, so once we move on to kneading and shaping, everything will make perfect sense. Then, it's time to get your hands in the dough! You'll learn how to mix, shape, and score your own loaf of sourdough bread using tried-and-true techniques passed down through generations. I’ll guide you step by step, and you’ll be able to take your bread home after baking it (we can bake up to 4 loaves for the entire group!). While the dough bakes, sit down at the table to taste a spread of real Polish delicacies: sausages, cheeses, pickles, butter, and more — all homemade or locally sourced. It’s a cozy and authentic tasting experience that many guests say is their favorite part of the workshop! Finally, we’ll wrap up with some photos and a diploma to remember your experience. You’ll leave not only with your bread but also the skills and confidence to bake it at home. The activity takes place in my flat in a green, post-war district of Wola in Warsaw, about 25 minutes from the city center by public transport. It’s easy to reach by tram, bus, metro, or taxi, and detailed directions will be provided after booking. All tools, ingredients, and food are provided — just bring your curiosity and an appetite!

Includes

Hands-on sourdough baking workshop led by a local artisan All ingredients and baking tools A piece of sourdough bread for each participant to take home Tasting of traditional Polish food (sausages, cheeses, pickles, butter, etc.) Short safety & participation form Homemade drinks Participation diploma Photos of the experience (shared digitally)

Important Information

• Flexible dates: If you don’t see a time that works for you, feel free to message me — alternative dates are very often possible. Need a reservation for more than 6 people eg. company event? Feel free to message me — we can often prepare something extra just for your group. Booking notice: GetYourGuide allows bookings up to 10 hours before the activity, but we kindly ask you to book at least 72 hours before - our workshop requires careful preparation in advance. We want you to feel safe: Before the activity begins, you will be asked to review and sign a short participation agreement required by local health and safety regulations. Baking logistics: Please note that depending on the group size, you may take home either a full loaf or a shared portion of the sourdough bread.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund