From Sourdough to Panettone: A Journey in Artisan Baking From Sourdough to Panettone: A Journey in Artisan Baking
Join us for an immersive culinary experience as we explore the art of transforming your sourdough starter into Pasta Madre (PM) – the essential starter for crafting traditional Italian Panettone.
Through hands-on practice and expert guidance, you’ll learn how to create this festive sweet bread from scratch using your existing sourdough culture.
Course Description
In this course, you will:
- Discover the unique properties of Pasta Madre
- Learn how to incorporate it into sourdough loaf baking
- Master the intricate, multi-stage process of making Panettone
Whether it’s your first Panettone or your tenth, this class will elevate your understanding of fermentation, dough development, and Italian baking traditions.
Course Objectives
- Learn to convert sourdough starter into Pasta Madre (Panettone starter)
- Understand how to use PM for both sourdough and Panettone recipes
- Gain confidence in preparing Panettone with step-by-step guidance
- Enhance your bread making skills through folding, shaping, and fermentation techniques
Trainer Profile
Ms Pauline Chan has acquired her skills in cake decorating, cookie art food design through a series of professional qualifiations and personal improvisation. She works with other companies to give public demonstration where she demonstrates the usage of their kitchen appliances and equipment and also showcases her culinary skills
* The trainer is subject to change without prior notice.
Topics Covered
Sessions 1 & 2
Foundations & Sourdough Applications
- Requirements for converting sourdough starter into Pasta Madre
- Understanding the function of Pasta Madre in both sourdough and Panettone
- Making sourdough with PM: No-fold technique, traditional fold method, folding with inclusions (e.g. fruits, nuts)
- Baking logistics: timing, proofing, shaping, and oven prep
- Preparing orange paste – a key Panettone component
- Panettone Demo: step-by-step loaf-making process
- Advanced learners: Bring your loaf home to bake
Sessions 3 & 4
Panettone Deep Dive
(Includes group work for Panettone and individual hands-on for chocolate Panettone loaf)
- Preparing and maintaining Pasta Madre
- Full Panettone process breakdown: Part 1–4: Ingredient prep, fermentation, mixing, shaping, and baking
- Hands-on session: Chocolate Panettone Loaf (Please bring your own loaf tin)
Learning Outcomes
- Bring home your own sourdough and Panettone loaf
- Understand step-by-step recipes and baking sequences
- Master essential preparation techniques
- Learn how to control fermentation timing and oven temperature for optimal results
Mandatory Requirement:
Completion of Pauline’s Basic Sourdough Course is required for enrolment.
Strongly Recommended:
Learners who have also completed both the Basic Sourdough and Sourdough Brioche courses will benefit most from the advanced techniques covered in this class.
⚠️ Important Note: This course is not suitable for beginners or those who have not attended Pauline’s previous classes, as foundational theory will not be covered again. Participants who do not meet the prerequisites will be removed from the class. Enrolling without meeting the stated requirements will be considered a breach of course integrity, and your participation may be revoked. We appreciate your cooperation in upholding the standards of this advanced programme.
| Course Duration | |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 32 hours (4 sessions)
8 hours per session |
| Course Dates | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
16, 17, 18 & 19 September 2025 |
| Time | 10am to 6pm |
| Venue | NUSS Mandalay Guild House 2 Mandalay Rd Singapore 308206 |
| Registration Closing Date | 24 August 2025 |
| Course Fees per pax (Including GST) | NUSS Member: $697.60
Public: $767.36 |
| Fees payable by Singaporean and PR aged 50 and above (Including GST) | NUSS Member: $185.60
Public: $204.16 |
| Remarks | *Course dates are subject to change
*A minimum of 18 participants is required for the workshop to commence *This course is eligible for SkillsFuture credits claim (for course fees only) *Please note that there is no refund and no replacement for lesson(s) missed |
