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Meet the Founder

Chef Roberto Giammellucca

Thanks for visiting The Sourdough Science Academy.

 

This is an idea born from the desire to spread awareness of Sourdough and its health benefits.

When I first started making my own Sourdough Starter it was a success after few trials and this is because I had the knowledge and understanding of wheat flour and its enzymatic composition and I have studied the bacteria’s metabolic reactions .

I am a Qualified Italian Pizzaiolo, Chef and Baker, I have been taught to study the Science behind the kneading process of Pizza, Bread and any other kinds of doughs.

I have been experimenting for many years and I am now ready and keen to share the knowledge and my founding with you all.

I will show you how to bake bread, pizza and any other sourdough related goods with the use of natural and organic ingredients and Ancient Grains.

I also love to socialise and share my food with everyone that is why I also offer Pizza Catering for Parties, Birthdays, Functions and Private events. 

Welcome to The Sourdough Science Academy, 

your Sourdough Journey has just started.

 

Just a thought...

I believe that there has never been better time then NOW for 

🥖 learn how to make your own bread , 

🥦 learn how to grow you own veggies and trying to be self sufficient as much as possible

With the 

❌food shortages we see nowadays, 

❌prices, 

❌rates and 

❌inflation going up, 

✅ SAVING Money comes as priority in our daily life and it is a vital skills to protect ourselves.

I am so blessed 😇 to be able to contribute to help people with my knowledge and skills.

This is my main focus with my Academy… helping people having bread on their table at low cost with the maximum health benefits and without the use of expensive equipment.

Are you ready to start baking your own delicious Sourdough Bread?

What other says about us

5.0
Based on 276 Reviews

Wonderful sourdough pizza class - What a charming and authentic chef Roberto is. Organised, professional and beautiful surroundings for the class. Thank you

T MAS Mar 22, 2025

We recently asked Roberto to come and cater for our group of 50 Dentists. We had done his pizza class before, so we knew we were in for outstanding food. Roberto arrived about an hour before the event, and set himself up very quickly. He is fully self sufficient, bringing his own tables for preparation, and just requiring access to a powerpoint. About an hour later, the Pizzas (and some very yummy arancini balls) were coming out, and Roberto, acting as a one-man-band, can make them pretty quickly! The pizzas were again outstanding, serving exactly what we had ordered, He finished up by serving us all some beautiful home made cannelloni and as he left the event (less than an hour after the food service stopped), he received a round of applause from our very satisfied guests. Would highly recommend Roberto for simple but delicious, no fuss catering. Oh,.. and he left us with several takeaway pizza cartons, loaded up with the leftover pizzas he made, that we could not fully get through on the night.

Roberto dear friend of mine for many years I finally was able to attend one of your classes. You have impressed me with your knowledge of sourdough bread making. His explanation and hands on experience throughout the class. You made me excited to start my journey of baking sourdough. Thank you so much for sharing this knowledge and providing this amazing experience. Not mentioning the beautiful lunch and fresh baked bread that tasted fantastic. Highly recommend ”

Roberto’s class was highly informative but also fun. Roberto is obviously a very experienced chef and very passionate about sourdough and the science behind it. I had been to a sourdough bread course with a different instructor before this pizza course and Roberto’s course exceeded it in every way. Highly recommend.

Spazio Smith Mar 1, 2025

Fantastic thanks very much

Allison Reiser Feb 27, 2025

Had an awesome day learnt so much, thanks Roberto would recommend this class to anyone

wendy bryant Feb 16, 2025

Thank you for am informative and enjoyable day at the sourdough bread workshop. I came home prepared to continue with my sourdough journey. There is so much to learn about the process and you made it so much easier to understand.

J Joiner Feb 16, 2025

Roberto ran an excellent class explaining all things sourdough. We had 5 family members attend and we have gone on to make bread weekly with Roberto’s ongoing encouragement and information. Would highly recommend. Thanks Roberto.

Joanne Gurney Feb 11, 2025

Roberto is engaging and knows so much about making sour dough. A lot of fun and I learnt a lot

This course is amazing. Roberto is the perfect teacher and his expertise and professionalism is high end. Thank you for giving us the confidence to make sourdough, I think my first attempt looks okay 🙂

Had a wonderful day learning how to make sourdough from scratch. Great lunch included as well. Roberto was fantastic . Highly recommend.

Fun, informative and interesting. I purchased this for my partner as a birthday present and we had a great day. The groups are intimate making it easy to follow along. I have zero interest in baking bread but this class really helped revolutionise my thoughts towards bread making. Thanks Roberto

Deanna Phelan Feb 8, 2025

Fabulous workshop and gave me the confidence to make my sourdough at home. I’m excited for my future sourdough baking! .

Amazing class learned so much. Highly recommend

Thank you Roberto, your bread course was amazing.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fantastic educational workshop. The tools, notes and training makes me feel set up and ready for my sourdough journey

Suellen Holmes Jan 25, 2025

Great course Roberto is super knowledgeable I love hearing the science as well as the practice.

Roberto conducted a great training session to help start the Sourdough bread journey. Roberto's passion for Sourdough and teaching made the training very informative and fun. I would strongly recommend a Sourdough Science training session to anyone wanting to discover the joy of home cooked Sourdough bread. Kim

Kim Christie Jan 12, 2025

We enjoyed the workshop very much. Roberto is a passionate, cheerful trainer who explained all the sourdough science in a simple way and make the hands on experience a wow factor. we enjoyed the workshop very much.

A must do people!!! Learn to make good healthy bread with the sourdough Science Academy, the place to go..informal, Roberto, a down to earth trainer, brought me new knowledge on how to make good bread with 3 ingredients. thank you Roberto for being such a mentor to us yesterday...The result in a Bellini terrible oven was not too bad.

Karine G Jan 12, 2025

Really enjoyed this workshop. Roberto's passion for sourdough really comes through. Very informative and enjoyable.

Centaur444 Jan 12, 2025

Loved attending the sourdough workshop. Roberto makes understanding how to bake super easy! It was such a fun day, I can't wait to attend a pizza class. Thank you

Shontele Turner Jan 12, 2025

This workshop is fantastic! Roberto is a charismatic and knowledgeable teacher with a clear passion for sourdough, health, and the science behind it all. It’s ideal for beginners with no experience and also great for those who want to refine their baking process. Roberto’s method is refreshingly practical, designed for people with busy lives - starter feeding is only weekly with no discard waste, and there's no kneading involved but you still get a great result! The hands-on approach is a highlight. You get to create your own loaves during the workshop, which you can take home to bake the next day. It’s fun, rewarding, and an excellent experience for anyone interested in sourdough. Highly recommended!

Zoe Jan 12, 2025

Roberto takes your sourdough baking journey to the next level. Thank you very much for a wonderful experience.

N Ti Jan 11, 2025

What can I say, Roberto offers a simple solution to understanding and mastering sour dough bread. His course was more than I expected. The follow up and assistance after the course is unmatched. Do yourself a favor and sign up for one of his courses. I thoroughly recommend it.

L D Dec 2, 2024

Such a pleasure. Roberto really knows what he is talking about and you can tell he’s passionate about sour dough. He’s a magician with this bread!

This course was really good. Roberto explained each step.We were able to ask heaps of questions along the way and it was a very relaxed environment. It’s great that I will have access to the Facebook group and to Roberto to ask questions as I start this journey of sourdough bread making. Very exciting. And we went home with two loaves to bake and “Stella” the starter!

Fabulous course! Roberto is so enthusiastic and charismatic! He has created a great recipe and method so it works. Being in a hands-on class is so worthwhile because there are so many variables to refine in the process and it’s important to experience how it looks and feels. Great fun, very rewarding - and delicious bread!

Susan Stevens Nov 11, 2024

I recently attended a sourdough workshop with The Sourdough Science Academy and it was fantastic! Roberto was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about his craft. I loved the hands-on experience and learned so much about a simple way to make and maintain the starter, fermentation and technique. Plus, the bread was delicious! Highly recommend for anyone wanting to learn more about how to make sourdough bread and looking to up their baking game!

D Bower Nov 3, 2024

Thoroughly enjoyed the Sourdough Class with Roberto. It was informative & easy to understand. I am looking forward to putting my new knowledge into practice.

Jenny Mallett Oct 29, 2024

A really good experience. Clarified much of what I had been struggling with. I have now a lot more confidence in what I am doing. Thanks Roberto.

Bill Guttormsen Oct 27, 2024

Learning to make Sourdough Bread has been a dream for me for a while now and Roberto's class was just what I needed. If you are a hands on experiential learner like me, then Roberto is the teacher for you. There is much to learn in a short time, and I struggled to remember it all - so I came home and joined the online class as a back up and that has been excellent also. Roberto is a fun, creative teacher and the sourdough we made, and I continue to make, is just so damn yummy. Do yourself a favour and join - you wont regret it!!

Cathy Howlett Sep 9, 2024

Great evening with Roberto. Enjoyed the hands on sourdough pizza class.

Alun Davies Sep 8, 2024

I engaged the Sourdough Science Catering for my birthday celebration, and it was the best decision I could have made! My guests were constantly coming to me to rave about how delicious everything was! We had antipasto boards, arancini, pizzas, lasagna (thanks to Roberto’s wife!), and cannoli 🤤 Just thinking about it makes my mouth water again. Roberto was also fantastic to be around and fit in perfectly with my guests. From the very first message, I got great vibes from him. Thank you so much, Roberto!!!! You are a legend! I highly recommend him and will definitely have him cater future events!!!

Letícia Jardim Aug 27, 2024

Wow thank you so much Roberto, you are a legend. I have made a wonderful yummy loaf. I highly recommend taking his class if you are keen on baking sourdough bread without all the complicated and confusing steps. Roberto shows you how simple and fun baking can be.

Debbie Pym Aug 25, 2024

We had a great time at our Sourdough workshop. Roberto was very knowledgeable and his balance of theory and practice was great. His delivery was very relaxed, and he encouraged questions at any time. All in all, a very rewarding day.

Barry Doolan Aug 25, 2024

I ordered two flours from Sourdough Science Academy, Certified Organic Whole Rye and Organic Stoneground White Bakers flour. Reason being the flour you buy at supermarkets are very low quality and will only disappoint your efforts and love that you put into our bread, there is such a huge improvement with the bread I'm baking now. Give yourself a chance to make your bread taste like it should.

Great class would recorded to anyone just finished baking mine. Turned out really well

Julie Williams Aug 12, 2024

Really enjoyed the sourdough baking class. Roberto explained thoroughly the science about bread esp. sourdough bread. I gained a lot of knowledge. It was a really good class. Thanks Roberto.

Jan Nil Lockley Aug 12, 2024

Awesome class - Roberto made it interesting, fun and above all I got to make a great sourdough! Highly recommend!

siarah webb Aug 12, 2024

I completed Roberto's sourdough workshop yesterday and absolutely loved it. Whilst there is SO MUCH to learn about making the perfect sourdough Roberto made me feel confident in being able to master the art of bread making. The amount of information is overwhelming but I loved that Roberto and his team will continue to support us through the private Facebook group for people that have taken his class. I highly recommend doing this class!

Lacey Merritt Aug 12, 2024

Exceptional! Highly recommend for a fun and educational experience

Kirsty Gray Aug 4, 2024

Roberto catered our engagement party at home for 20 people and he was wonderful from start to finish. We had tasty Roman and Napoli styled pizzas, made with quality ingredients, cooked to perfection. Tasty antipasti platters and mouth watering cannoli to sweeten the end of the day. I would highly recommend Roberto for your catered event, he will make sure your guests are well fed, and everyone will leave happy!

I have recently organised a sourdough pizza workshop with Roberto for my children and their friends. It was amazing! Roberto was wonderful with the kids and gave them a true Italian experience with his passion for delicious and healthy food as well as his energetic personality! Everyone had so much fun learning about the healthy bugs of sourdough and enjoyed delicious pizzas they prepared!

Anna Rollo Jul 25, 2024

Very rewarding experience. Roberto did a great job describing the processes and topped it off with a great pizza at the end.

frank raunik Jul 18, 2024

Roberto runs a fantastic sourdough bread making workshop. It’s not just about how to make the bread but also about the science, health benefits and general ways to improve our health and well being by making our own healthy bread. Grazie Roberto!

Peter Stapleton Jul 12, 2024

Fantastic and very informative class. Walked away feeling confident to bake my own loaves with the first 2 being a great success. Such a wonderful afternoon. Thank you Roberto

Roberto is very knowledgeable about sourdough and passionate about sharing his knowledge with the participants of the course. The workshop was well paced, fun, it contained relevant information and the supporting materials are easy to follow to repeat the process at home. I would recommend this workshop to anyone who wants to learn how to bake delicious and healthy bread.

This was a very well presented class. It was a hands on, interactive class on learning to make sourdough bread. Roberto is a great teacher and I left feeling well equipt to make my own bread. I highly recommend this class to everyone who would like to learn how to make sourdough bread.

Wendie Innes Jul 7, 2024

I really enjoyed The Sourdough Science Academy. It’s a wonderful hands on experience with Roberto at the helm. He’s a sourdough master, generous with his knowledge and makes the class fun as the few hours we are there goes by very quickly. I highly recommend this class and look forward to the pizza dough class next.

Debra Shapiro Jul 7, 2024

Truly the gold standard of pizza bases demonstrated by a real sourdough chef in a fantastic setting. Loved the experience and all the support offered afterwards.

Enjoyed a fun and informative pizza making class over the weekend to add to the sourdough bread class from earlier this year. Looking forward to perfecting the skills at home.

What a great way to spend a Saturday! I’ve tried before on my own but now I have so much better understanding of the processes, I can’t wait to make bread each week

lynniemob May 29, 2024

What a fantastic and fun class! Roberto explained the process in detail and made it very easy to understand. Went home with extra dough and a little recipe/instruction card for future reference. Highly recommend this class for anyone interested in baking a delicious, nutritous pizza

Carolyn Byham May 28, 2024

Roberto’s classes are always fun and very informative. I’ve done the Sourdough Pizza and now the bread classes and would recommend it to anyone one.

Scott M May 26, 2024

I have always wanted to make sourdough bread and Roberto’s workshop was really informative. Roberto went into the science about the flour, the baking, the whole technique about perfecting perfect bread. The class was fun and his bruschetta on freshly baked bread was outstanding. If you have ever wanted to master the art of sourdough please take this workshop. We took two loaves of bread home that we mastered and baked the next day and the loaves turned out beautifully.

Really enjoyed the course. Very informative and inclusive. No prior knowledge needed although those with knowledge and experience would also find very beneficial. Thanks Roberto

L C May 22, 2024

A very well run professional class ,very informative and well explained with demonstration at every step. Roberto made it interesting and fun would encourage everyone to book in a great experience well worth the price. And you get to cook and eat your own pizza. Grazie Roberto!

Carmel Byham May 20, 2024

Making sourdough pizza was such a wonderful experience. Roberto is clearly passionate and knowledgeable about sourdough which made for a fun class. It is great that the Sourdough Science Academy provides continued support to help people learning the craft of baking with sourdough.

Rebecca McQueen May 20, 2024

A fabulous pizza class! Roberto shared his great knowledge of sourdough and pizza making. The pizzas were delicious! Looking forward to attending the sourdough bread workshop in the future.

Kristy May 20, 2024

Fantastic Experience ! Had a great time and learnt so much!!! Looking forward to my next "ROBERTO" experience.

Darren B. May 20, 2024

The Sourdough Pizza Workshop was very enjoyable. Organised well, ran smoothly, and everyone enjoyed the session. This is a highly recommended Sourdough workshop. If you have an interest it will provide detailed information, history and hands on experience.

Bruce Davey May 20, 2024

The sourdough workshop hosted by Chef Roberto was10/10! Heaps of fun and extremely informative, couldn’t have asked for anything better!

Josh R May 10, 2024

The workshop yesterday was wonderful, so informative, I learned so much from Roberto, and he explained things in such a way that it made everything so easy. I intend to do the sourdough bread workshop next. This is the pizza that I made.

Janine Mason May 10, 2024

Thoroughly enjoyed this class gives a good understanding of sourdough and the science behind it, helping to achieve a better bake

Sharon Mingham May 10, 2024

What a wonderful experience. Roberto is entertaining and a master at his craft. I hope my sourdough bread turns out just as good!

Roberto's sourdough class was awesome! His enthusiasm for baking was infectious, and he really knows his stuff when it comes to the nutrition and fermentation of sourdough and its health perks. Thanks, Roberto, for such a fantastic time!

H T May 6, 2024

Awesome workshop, super efficient way to bake a perfect sourdough every time!

If you are embarking on your sourdough journey or (like me) been fumbling about for awhile with some hits and misses...Roberto's class is for you! A truly passionate chef who teaches with patience and good humour ensuring everyone not only has a good time, but leaves with skills to take home, along with a couple of loaves.

Astrid Matchett Apr 29, 2024

I recently took the sourdough making class and it was an absolute game-changer! The instructor was knowledgeable, patient, and enthusiastic, making the class a joy to attend. The hands-on experience was invaluable, and I loved learning about the science behind sourdough. The class size was small, which allowed for personalized attention and a cozy atmosphere. I left feeling confident and excited to start my own sourdough journey. I highly recommend this class to anyone interested in Sourdough or looking to improve their skills. Can't wait to see what delicious creations come out of my oven!

Great course very informative First two loafs baked and the kids have said best Sourdough they have ever tasted.

Jack O Leary Apr 28, 2024

Having purchased the online sourdough course I have gained much knowledge of sourdough bread baking. The milling process retaining the health benefits and different textures between flours. It is so good to be able to purchase small quantities of your flours Kailla Pizza and Bread flour, Stoneground Rye and Stoneground Whole Wheat flour which has given me the opportunity to experiment and make delicious sourdough bread. I am grateful for your excellent service.

marilyn doolan Apr 26, 2024

I signed up for Roberto's workshop to begin my sourdough journey. The workshop taught us what makes an active starter and how to maintain it. Making the sourdough bread was a super fun hands-on experience that really helped with my confidence. This was the best way to start learning and I look forward to more workshops.

Karen Lam Apr 22, 2024

Roberto was a great teacher, approachable and I felt confident to give sourdough bread a go after the workshop. Knowing I can access him and the community when I need it is also very reassuring

Kelly Duffy Apr 18, 2024

Very well organised and super informative. We covered each step and practiced the techniques. Great Session.

Glen Gould Apr 14, 2024

The sourdough class was very enjoyable and provided the information and motivation to begin my sourdough journey. After mixing, stretching and folding the dough, I took it home and placed it in the refrigerator for 20 hours then cooked my first sourdoughs. They were amazing! Thankyou Roberto for sharing your knowledge and encouragement.

susan fretten Apr 14, 2024

Fantastic workshop for anyone interested in making their own sourdough pizza. Roberto is a wealth of knowledge and made the class super fun.

Hayley M Mar 31, 2024

Whilst I have been making my own pizzas for quite a few months, Roberto has shown me techniques that has really improved my skills. Moulding a pizza ball is now so much easier and successful. Roberto is a great teacher and makes you fell at ease. I can’t recommend his classes enough.

Hugh Sagar Mar 24, 2024

Had a great time on the Sourdough Pizza course with Roberto today. Was hands on all through the morning from making the dough, then making the pizza and then eating our pizzas. Looking foward to making the pizzas from the dough we made today tomorrow.

Deb Kinsel Mar 23, 2024

WOW. Roberto was the best. Our group had a mix of beginners and experienced ones. He catered to all of us. I started baking sourdough 4 years ago and I still learnt so much. Great resources are available after the class too for all the questions you know you will have. He crammed so much into the class. Seeing it cook, then making our own, there are 20 minute gaps between steps so you learn in bite size pieces. Then you get to eat it with wine and truffle oil AND take home your 2 loaves ready to bake the next day. It was such a fun class. I strongly recommend for anyone interested in sourdough for any reason and at any skill level.

Kady Versteegh Mar 18, 2024

Thank you Roberto, we had a great time and my sourdough has never looked better. I appreciate you sharing not just your tips, tricks, and secrets but also your incredibly delicious and sour starter! I can’t wait to learn more

Carly Williams Mar 18, 2024

Our family of 4 had such a fantastic experience with Roberto and look forward to diving deeper into sourdough with him. Great energy, wonderful knowledge. Thank you Roberto

I tried to make sourdough bread before a few times by myself but could never get it right. Chef Roberto taught me everything I need to know about making delicious sourdough bread. And now I can’t wait to go to the sourdough pizza course! A+

Kayoko Hirai Mar 3, 2024

A really great course that covers a lot of content and technique in the allocated time. Roberto is super passionate which really makes the experience worthwhile and enjoyable. The course is structured in a clever way alternating between hands on and theory. I will recommend this course to anyone curious about making their own sourdough. Also, starter Stella is amazing 🤩

This course was a birthday gift from my family. It was perfect for me and I picked up so many tips from Roberto. I already had some basic knowledge but Roberto’s enthusiasm and scientific knowledge made the experience more rewarding and enjoyable. My take home loaves were amazing and I have used the recipe with success ever since.

Julie Harris Mar 1, 2024

My wife and I just recently finished a sourdough cooking class and I must say Roberto was an excellent teacher , very knowledgeable on the science of sourdough as well as the practical side of making it, we found his instructions really easy to follow and he made it a very relaxing atmosphere and never had any issues answering all questions from the group, I would highly recommend his class even if you already bake sourdough , there is always something new to learn. Thanks again Roberto for a really fun course.

Dean Kennedy Feb 27, 2024

Very enjoyable entertaining and fun workshop. My mother and I had such a good day. Highly recommended.

Sandra Hood Feb 25, 2024

fantastic advice and support , lots of encouragement and tips.

Lyn Milton Feb 19, 2024

Had a great time learning the process and baking great sourdough pizza. Chef Roberto always makes it a fun class no matter how much or little experience you have.

The Builder Feb 15, 2024

Thank you for making it possible for me to attend an online sourdough course. I have now gained a better insight into making my first loaf without feeling overwhelmed. Jenny

Jenny Downing Feb 13, 2024

Roberto delivers fantastic classes. Thoroughly enjoyed learning about the sourdough process and how to make and roll the perfect pizza base. Great to use the Gozney Roccbox too to try at home. The truffle oil is amazing

Chris Feb 12, 2024

Absolutely loved it I now feel confident to make sourdough pizza ❤️

Kitty Blomfield Feb 11, 2024

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