The sourdough bread served at breakfast is made in the farm kitchen by Devanshe, using a well-maintained starter and traditional techniques.
A few times a year, we also host weekend sourdough workshops taught by Nidhi Bhatnagar of 1740 Bakery, Dharamshala. These are thorough, small-group sessions ideal for beginners or those looking to refine their practice.
Each participant works through the full process — and leaves with a loaf, a live starter, and the confidence to bake at home.
A few times a year, we also host weekend sourdough workshops taught by Nidhi Bhatnagar of 1740 Bakery, Dharamshala. These are thorough, small-group sessions ideal for beginners or those looking to refine their practice.
Each participant works through the full process — and leaves with a loaf, a live starter, and the confidence to bake at home.
SOURDOUGH BREAD MAKING WORKSHOP
Where: Himalayan Orchard Farm stay
When: No fixed schedule
Cost: Rs. 12500/- pp 2 nights stay (twin sharing basis)
Your instructor: Meet Nidhi, who is the head baker and owner of 1740 Bakery, an artisanal, small-batch bakery based in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh. She has been baking and experimenting with sourdough bread for the last 5 years and has a thorough understanding of the ups and downs of the infamous sourdough starter. Nidhi has also been a participant of our artisanal cheese-making course, and we are certain that she shares the love for homemade artisanal food just like us.
This sourdough course will cover all the basics of sourdough bread making, all participants will receive a 30-year old "active" sourdough starter, along with:
- sourdough theory - basics and understanding
- sourdough starter creation
- sourdough starter maintenance
- autolyse
- mixing
- folding
- lamination
- shaping
- scoring
- fermentation control & variations (cold and warm fermentation methods)
- Baking variations (how to tackle different ovens & temperatures)
- bonus recipes with the same sourdough skills
- sourdough pizza-making (and enjoying)
- troubleshooting for colder climates
Where: Himalayan Orchard Farm stay
When: No fixed schedule
Cost: Rs. 12500/- pp 2 nights stay (twin sharing basis)
Your instructor: Meet Nidhi, who is the head baker and owner of 1740 Bakery, an artisanal, small-batch bakery based in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh. She has been baking and experimenting with sourdough bread for the last 5 years and has a thorough understanding of the ups and downs of the infamous sourdough starter. Nidhi has also been a participant of our artisanal cheese-making course, and we are certain that she shares the love for homemade artisanal food just like us.
This sourdough course will cover all the basics of sourdough bread making, all participants will receive a 30-year old "active" sourdough starter, along with:
- sourdough theory - basics and understanding
- sourdough starter creation
- sourdough starter maintenance
- autolyse
- mixing
- folding
- lamination
- shaping
- scoring
- fermentation control & variations (cold and warm fermentation methods)
- Baking variations (how to tackle different ovens & temperatures)
- bonus recipes with the same sourdough skills
- sourdough pizza-making (and enjoying)
- troubleshooting for colder climates
Other Ferments
Depending on the season, we sometimes prepare:
Kimchi
Sauerkraut
Pickled eggs
Preserved lemons
These are not formal sessions, but guests are welcome to join in if a batch is being made.
Depending on the season, we sometimes prepare:
Kimchi
Sauerkraut
Pickled eggs
Preserved lemons
These are not formal sessions, but guests are welcome to join in if a batch is being made.