Bourke Street Bakery

About Bourke Street Bakery

Bourke Street Bakery started as a little rustic corner store bakery cafe in the winter of 2004 and over the years has grown to become a much-loved Sydney staple. Paul Allam and David McGuinness were chefs turned bakers who shared a love of good food and an appreciation of all things handmade. Learn how to bake your bread with Bourke Street Bakery’s head baker. In each two-hour lesson, we’ll take you through the whole process, turning handfuls of flour into your own warm, crusty loaves.

Bourke Street Bakery started as a little rustic corner store bakery cafe in the winter of 2004 and over the years has grown to become a much-loved Sydney staple. Paul Allam and David McGuinness were chefs turned bakers who shared a love of good food and an appreciation of all things handmade. Learn how to bake your bread with Bourke Street Bakery’s head baker. In each two-hour lesson, we’ll take you through the whole process, turning handfuls of flour into your own warm, crusty loaves. You will work with our 12-year-old starter and artisan shaping methods. We will take you step-by-step through the creative process and educate you on the skills and techniques needed to replicate the baking process at home for the enjoyment of friends and family. This sourdough master class is suited for keen beginners as well as those with some baking experience.