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Workshops

From sourdough starter to sourdough pizza

We love to talk about our sourdough pizza, especially in intimate settings and with time. In our hands-on workshops you’ll learn the secrets of a sourdough pizza and how to master that craft yourself. All that, while having a great time with friends – to celebrate a birthday or any other occasion – or connect with your colleagues in a team-building workshop that surely is to everyone’s taste.

On the first Saturday of each month, we will be opening up our workshops to smaller groups, with a minimum of just 1 or 2 participants. However, please note that the minimum number of participants required for the workshop to take place is 8. We reserve the right to cancel the event if this number is not met.

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The workshop covers:

• The values of ALBA, and how we create a more sustainable food ecosystem through conscious sourcing
• How to make a pizza dough using our sourdough – expert a nerdy deep dive
• The difference between ancient and modern grains, which flour to pick for a pizza dough, and how to classify flours based on their ash content
• How to prepare and care for your sourdough starter at home
• The right techniques for kneading, shaping and baking the pizza dough

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We close the workshop by sharing some delicious sourdough pizza slices, naturally. By then you’ve already met AULUS, our sourdough starter that is fueling every single pizza at ALBA. He is more than 160 years old, and you’ll get a portion of him home with you. To make sure you’ll take good care of him, we’ll include our feeding recipe, instructions and access to our WhatsApp Community, if you have questions about AULUS after the workshop.

The heart and master of our pizzas: AULUS

At ALBA, we bake with ancient techniques just like hundreds of years ago. For our artisanal pizzas, we use only pure sourdough, no additives or mass-produced yeasts. That is why our very own sourdough starter AULUS is the heart of ALBA. Read more about him here.

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GOOD TO KNOW

How long does the workshop last?
The workshop lasts a total of three hours, including a one-hour theoretical part followed by a one-hour practical session and to conclude the session by enjoying freshly baked sourdough pizza together.
Where are the workshops held?
All workshops take place at our ALBA Kreis 6 location: Stampfenbachstrasse 68, 8006 Zurich
Can we book a private workshop?
Yes - we offer private sourdough pizza workshops You’ll enjoy a hands-on experience (kneading, shaping & baking), learn about ALBA’s values and sourdough care, and finish by sharing pizza together. We have two packages available (CHF 150 or CHF 200 per person), including food, drinks, and optional goodie bags. For availability and full details, please email us an email to workshops@alba.pizza.
Are there any add-ons available for the workshop?
Wines are available by bottle, with the option to pre-order. As well as our ALBA flour mix & Tumminia (to fed your sourdough starter)
How much does the workshop cost?
The price for our ALBA sourdough pizza workshop is 120 CHF per person. For private or company workshops, prices range between 150 CHF and 200 CHF per person, depending on the selected option.