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Sourdough Bagels Masterclass

Three hands-on hours making real, chewy sourdough bagels: mix, shape, add inclusions, top, boil, bake and take them home.

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Sourdough Bagels Masterclass

A good bagel is hard to find in Hong Kong. Most are soft bread rolls with a hole in the middle. A real bagel has a shiny, crackly crust and a dense, chewy bite, and once you know how to make one, you will never look at a supermarket bag of bagels the same way again.

In this class we show you how to make proper sourdough bagels from start to finish. You will mix a stiff dough by hand, learn to shape the two classic ways, boil them in malt water and bake them until glossy. We also cover inclusions and toppings, so you can make the flavours you actually want at home.

This is a hands-on class. You will make your own batch and take it home with you.

In this 3-hour session, you will:

  • Taste first: try our plain, everything and jalapeño cheddar bagels and learn what makes a bagel dough different from a bread dough.

  • Mix your own dough: a small, stiff dough by hand, kneaded until it passes the windowpane test.

  • Shape two ways: the rope method and the poke-through method, using dough we fermented the day before, plus the float test that tells you it is ready.

  • Add inclusions: fold in jalapeño cheddar, blueberry cinnamon or chocolate chip.

  • Top your bagels: everything blend, sesame, poppy seed or cheese from our topping bar.

  • Boil and bake: a quick bath in malt water, then into the oven until shiny and golden.

  • Finish with a tasting: warm bagels with cream cheese, and time for questions.

This workshop is for you if:

  • You love bagels and miss the proper New York kind.

  • You already bake sourdough and want a new skill to add to your weekends.

  • You want a fun, hands-on morning out with a friend or partner.

  • You want to know exactly what goes into the bread your family eats.

What’s Included / What You'll Take Home:

  • A Complete Hands-On Experience: all ingredients, tools and instruction provided.

  • Your Own Batch of Bagels: shaped, topped, boiled and baked by you.

  • A Bagel Recipe Guide: the full process and timings, so you can repeat it at home.

  • Light Refreshments: freshly brewed coffee, tea, and a bagel tasting with cream cheese.

  • Optional Bagel-Making Kit: available to buy after class, with everything you need for your first batch at home.

Details:

  • Date: Saturday 24 October, 9:00am to 12:00pm

  • Location: The Sourdough Society Studio, Discovery Bay, Hong Kong

  • Class size: Maximum 6 people

  • Price: HK$880 HK$780 Intro Price per person, book by Sat 17 Oct 2pm. Regular price HK$880 after that.

  • What to Bring: Just yourself and your appetite. Everything else is here.

Ready to make real bagels?

Spaces are limited to six so everyone gets hands-on time at every stage. Book your seat now.

Please Note: To ensure an interactive and engaging hands-on experience, our classes require a minimum number of participants to run. The Sourdough Society reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a workshop if the minimum registration is not met. In the rare event of a cancellation, all registered participants will be notified in advance and provided with alternative dates to join us.