Hands-On Baking: Sourdough with David Alonso from Parker's Creek Market

What You Will Learn

Discover the art of naturally leavened bread in our Hands-On Baking: Sourdough class. Perfect for beginners and curious bakers alike, this immersive experience will guide you through every step of the sourdough process—from understanding and maintaining a starter to mixing, shaping, and baking your own rustic loaf.

Your Lead, David, believes baking is more than a craft; it’s a connection to nature, tradition, and the simple pleasure of creating something from scratch. His passion for bread began early, watching his father work as a professional baker for more than 30 years at Giant. Visits to his grandmother’s kitchen in Queens, New York, instilled in him an appreciation for food as a language of love, while summers spent with his grandfather fostered a deep respect for farm life and the beauty of living simply.

Today, that appreciation has evolved into a fascination with the art and science of fermentation. Inspired by Stoic philosophy and the teachings of Marcus Aurelius, he sees sourdough as more than breadmaking—it's an exercise in patience, mindfulness, and working in harmony with nature. His curiosity extends beyond the oven to brewing, food culturing, and exploring the science behind the fermentation process.

Whether you're new to sourdough or looking to deepen your understanding, he brings a thoughtful, hands-on approach to teaching the rewarding process of creating exceptional bread from scratch.

Please bring the following items to class:

1. A 2-quart bowl or container with a lid – You'll use this to take home your loaf for baking.

2. A small glass jar with a lid – This will be used to take home your sourdough starter.
   

Menu

APPETIZER

 Bacon & Cheese Egg Bites

 

MAIN COURSE

 Sourdough Starter

Sourdough Honey Boule

 Compound Butters

Sweet Honey & Cinnamon 

What To Expect

• Instructor: No Thyme To Cook Lead Chef Instructor 

• Length: Approximately 3 hours.

• Format: Hands-On: Cook alongside the Chef as you follow step-by-step instructions to create your own dishes. The Chef is there as your instructor, guiding you through techniques and answering any questions along the way.

• Location: First floor. 

• Restrictions: Ages 16 and older. Students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

All students will receive 10% off any scheduled public class(es) purchased that evening. 

Experience Options 

• Menu subject to change.

• General Admission: Arrive at the start of class.

• Allergies: We will attempt to accommodate any true medical allergy with advance notice. Please indicate allergies when completing ticket purchase.

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Date & Time

Sun, Dec 6, 2026 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Venue Details

No Thyme to Cook

14624 Solomons Island Road South
Solomons, Maryland 20688

No Thyme to Cook