Give the Gift of Sourdough - All Inclusive

Sourdough is one of those things people want to try and never quite start. This gift gets them started the simple way, with a class and the tools they'll use at home.

It's all in one box, wrapped and ready to give. No guessing what to buy, and nothing extra for them to figure out.

What's in the box

• A printed gift certificate for their first sourdough class at Culinary by Hobby Hill. No codes to keep track of. They call us and pick a class date that fits their schedule.
• A digital kitchen scale. Weighing ingredients is one of the few things that really matters for consistent bread.
• An all-in-one sourdough starter kit with the tools they'll use in class and at home.

What's in the starter kit

• Round proofing basket and oval proofing basket, with 2 linen liners
• Sourdough starter jar
• Dough whisk
• Bread lame with 5 blades, for scoring
• Stainless steel scraper and bowl scraper
• Silicone pastry mat
• Round and oval silicone bread slings, for lifting loaves in and out of a hot pot
• Silicone spatula and silicone bread brush
• Cleaning brush for the baskets
• 16 bread stencils
• Recipe and baking booklets
• Bread and tool storage bag

The proofing basket is the same one they'll bring to class to carry their shaped dough home, so they arrive ready.

Why a class and not just a kit

Most people who struggle with sourdough aren't doing anything wrong. They've been handed too much conflicting information. In class, Sharon walks each student through the whole process step-by-step, so they understand what the dough should look and feel like. Every student mixes their own dough and takes it home, along with a fresh portion of starter and clear written instructions for baking day.

The class is beginner friendly. No experience needed.

"I recently took Sharon's Beginner Sourdough class, and I'm now addicted to making it. Sharon not only demystifies all things sourdough, but she also keeps in touch with our class in texts to ensure that everything is going well! You don't get better than that!"

Marian M. · ★★★★★ Beginner Sourdough student

How to get it

• Pick up in store at Culinary by Hobby Hill, 2652 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, VA.
• Shipped within Virginia. Choose the shipped option at checkout.

About your instructor

Sharon Munyak is the founder of Culinary by Hobby Hill. She learned to cook and bake in her grandmother's kitchen in New Jersey and has been teaching classes for over 12 years. Her students describe her as patient and generous with what she knows, and she stays available by phone, text, or email after class to help with questions.

Questions before you buy

Q: How do they schedule their class?

A: They call us at (804) 598-6095 with their gift certificate in hand, and we'll find a class date that works for them. There's no code to enter and nothing to do online.

Q: Does the person I'm giving this to need any experience?

A: None. The class is built for people starting from zero, and for people who tried sourdough on their own and got stuck.

Q: Does the gift cover two people?

A: No. Each gift set covers one person. Every student gets their own dough and their own starter to take home.

Q: Is the class in person?

A: Yes. The class is hands-on and held in person in Powhatan, Virginia.

Q: Can I reach someone with questions?

A: Yes. Call (804) 598-6095 or email sharon@hobbyhillfarm.com.

Allergen note: The class contains wheat and malted barley.