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Join the sourdough revolution in Richmond

The bread type is more popular than ever, and we’re here to help you find the best loaves in Richmond, or start making your own.

A man puts bread into an oven. He's wearing a white apron and placing a tray of loaves into a silver drawer-like oven inside a bakery. Commercial kitchen equipment surrounds the image, with blue sky visible through a window at the far side of the room.

Sub Rosa Bakery suffered a fire late last year.

Photo by Anne Weber

Starter your engines. Sourdough is at an all-time high for popularity, according to Google Trends, and so is interest in making your own. And yes, it’s somehow even more popular than it was in 2020.

If you’re among those baking their way to a new year new you via flour and yeast, here are a few ways to get among the action in Richmond.

  • Sourdough is a frequent feature in Hobby Hill Farm’s cooking class calendar, with the next event on Sunday, Jan. 26. Heads up: These sell out fast.
  • You could also make the short trip over to Essex County, where Tappahannock’s Wind Vineyards often hosts classes for beginners.

For those who prefer their sourdough made by an expert, there’s a bunch of spots around town to get your fill of doughy goodness. From our experiences, the apron-laden are always willing to offer some friendly advice for beginner bakers eager to learn more.

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