The Bread Coach /Sourdough Made Simple

  • $59

A Beginner-Friendly Sourdough Course That Shows You Exactly How to Bake Your First Loaf

  • Course
  • 82 Lessons

⭐️ 5.0 (43 reviews)

No complicated techniques. No conflicting advice. Just a clear step-by-step system anyone can follow.

If sourdough has felt confusing, inconsistent, or overwhelming, it’s not because you can’t do it

It’s because you’ve been trying to piece together advice from everywhere.

Sourdough Made Simple gives you one clear, beginner-friendly framework that walks you from starter to first loaf step by step so you finally understand what your dough is doing and why it works.

No conflicting timelines.
No overcomplicated techniques.
No guessing.

Just clarity, confidence, and bread that actually works.

Instant access • Watch anytime • Bake along step-by-step

Contents

START HERE: INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Sourdough Made Simple.

This section will help you prepare before diving into the baking process. Here, you’ll learn what to expect from the course and what tools you’ll need to get started.

Take a few minutes to review these lessons so you feel confident and prepared before moving into Starter Foundations.

🎥 COURSE INTRODUCTION
📘 HOW THIS COURSE WORKS
How to Use This Course
Tools You Need
What Success Looks Like

MODULE 1: STARTER FOUNDATIONS

In this module, we’ll break down exactly what a sourdough starter is and how to care for it without overwhelm. By the end, you’ll feel confident feeding, storing, and using your starter at home.

🟢 UNDERSTANDING YOUR STARTER
What Is a Sourdough Starter?
Starter Quick Facts
🌱 GETTING OR CREATING A STARTER
How to Get or Create a Sourdough Starter
How to Create Your Own Sourdough Starter (Part 1)
How to Create Your Own Sourdough Starter (Part 2)
⚡ FEEDING & STARTER STRENGTH
How to Feed Your Sourdough Starter
Feeding Ratios Cheat Sheet
What Does a Peak Starter Look Like?
Understanding Starter Discard
🛠 TROUBLESHOOTING & CARE
How to Fix a Weak Starter
How to Store Your Sourdough Starter
Mold vs Hooch: What’s Normal and What’s Not
Printable Review: Starter Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
🎉 YOU’RE READY TO BAKE

MODULE 2: FERMENTATION FOUNDATIONS

Fermentation is the stage where your dough develops structure, strength, and flavor — and it’s often the most confusing part of sourdough for beginners.

In this module, you’ll learn what fermentation actually is, how to recognize the signs of proper development, and how temperature and timing affect your dough.

Instead of relying only on the clock, you’ll learn how to read your dough with confidence. Once you understand fermentation, your sourdough results become far more consistent and predictable.

What to Expect: The Sourdough Baking Timeline
🌾 FLOUR & INGREDIENT FOUNDATIONS
Bread Flour vs All-Purpose Flour
Choosing The Right Flour For You
Choosing Your Recipe (All-Purpose vs Bread Flour)
🥣 MIXING YOUR DOUGH
What You Need for Mixing
Mixing your ingredients
What Properly Mixed Dough Should Feel Like
🔄 STRETCH & FOLD TECHNIQUE
Stretch and Folds
Why Stretch & Folds Matter
⏳ UNDERSTANDING FERMENTATION
Bulk Fermentation Explained
What Bulk Fermentation Actually Is
The 3 Stages of Dough Development
⚖️ READING YOUR DOUGH
Recognizing Properly Fermented Dough (When Bulk Is Complete)
Signs Bulk Is Complete (Quick Checklist)
Under proofed Dough
Overproofed Dough
How to Adjust If You Missed Bulk
Printable Review: Bulk Fermentation Quick Reference (PDF)

MODULE 3: SHAPING & BAKING

In this module, you’ll learn how to confidently shape your dough, score it properly, and bake it for the best possible oven spring and crust.

We’ll walk through simple shaping techniques, what to look for before baking, and how to use your Dutch oven effectively. You’ll also learn why cooling matters and how to know when your loaf is ready to slice.

This is where everything comes together — and where your hard work turns into a beautiful, homemade loaf.

🧵 SHAPING & STRUCTURE
Shaping
Understanding Surface Tension (Why Shaping Matters)
Common Shaping Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
Overnight Proof
First Day Recap
🔪 NEXT DAY PREP
Tools You Need
Why We Bake Straight from the Fridge
✂️ SCORING
Scoring Your Dough
Why Scoring Controls Your Oven Spring
Simple Designs
🔥 BAKING
Why We Use a Dutch Oven (Steam Explained)
Baking
Common Baking Mistakes
Temperature
🌬 COOLING & EVALUATION
Cooling your loaf
Analyzing your baked bread
How to properly cut your bread
Printable Review: Shaping & Baking Checklist (PDF)
SOURDOUGH FAQ
Your Frequently Asked Questions
Final Words

MODULE 4: EXTRAS

This section is your bonus library.

These lessons are not required for completing the course, but they provide extra visuals, reinforcement, and helpful tips to support your sourdough journey.

Many of these videos are also shared on my social media, where I post new demonstrations, tips, and inspiration regularly. If you’d like continued sourdough content beyond this course, you can follow along at @thebreadcoach.

New content may be added here over time.

📚 REINFORCEMENT VISUALS
Scoring
Proofed vs Under Proofed (Community Favorite!)
Shaping
🧼 CLEAN UP & KITCHEN FLOW
Clean Up
RECIPES
Discard Cast Iron Pizza
Discard Quick Quiche
Overproofed Dough Focaccia

Take a Peek Inside the Course

Before you join, watch this quick preview to see how the course works.

Inside Sourdough Made Simple, I guide you through every step from starter to baking your first loaf with clear demonstrations and simple explanations.

No guessing. No complicated techniques. Just a method that works.

Who This Course Is For

This course is perfect for you if:

• You want to start baking sourdough but don’t have a starter yet

• You have a starter but your loaves aren’t turning out right

• You feel confused by conflicting advice online

• You want a visual, step-by-step guide that shows you exactly what to do

• You want the kind of clear instruction and support that feels like someone guiding you through the process

Whether you’re starting from scratch or trying to fix loaves that haven’t worked out, this course walks you through every step so sourdough finally makes sense.

Ready to bake your first loaf?

Join Sourdough Made Simple and follow the step-by-step system that makes sourdough finally click.

Real Loaves From Real Beginner Bakers

⭐ 5.0 average rating from students

These loaves were baked by students following the exact step-by-step method taught inside Sourdough Made Simple.

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My First Successful Sourdough Loaf

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5-Star Student Review

"I had tried making sourdough before and always felt like I was guessing. My loaves were flat and I never really understood what was going wrong. This course explained everything so clearly and step by step that it finally clicked for me. I followed the lessons and baked my first successful loaf. I wish I had started here instead of trying to figure it out on my own."

Sourdough Finally Makes Sense

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5-Star Student Review

"What I loved most about this course is how simple and clear everything is. I had watched so many sourdough videos before this and everyone seemed to say something different. The way this course breaks down the process made sourdough finally make sense. I now actually understand what my dough is doing instead of just following random steps."

Perfect for Beginners

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5-Star Student Review

"If you’re new to sourdough, this course is exactly what you need. The lessons are easy to follow, the videos show you exactly what your dough should look like, and nothing feels overwhelming. I went from feeling intimidated by sourdough to confidently baking a beautiful loaf at home."