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Hi, I’m Anna from The Dough Shed | Auckland NZ. Click and collect business only.

After running my own bakery, I now teach sourdough the simple way- using real ingredients and practical methods so you can bake confident, bakery-quality bread at home.

07/05/2026

If I had a dollar for every starter question I got asked at my workshops, I’d have a lot of dollars. 😆

It’s the part of sourdough that trips people up the most - and honestly, it doesn’t need to be that complicated. So I’ve written it all down in one place so I don’t have to keep repeating myself. (Kidding. Mostly 😏)

My free Sourdough Starter Guide covers everything you need to know: getting one going, feeding it, knowing when it’s ready, and what to do when it’s been sitting in the fridge so long you’re a little scared to open it.

Free. Instant download. And I’m always around if you have questions.

Grab it at thedoughshed.nz (link in bio) — or tag someone who needs it 🍞

I also hope you like my song choice with this post 🤣

25/02/2026

This was my first ever sourdough loaf!

I thought it was pretty awesome but honestly?
It was a wee bit dense. Flat. Heavy. Edible but slightly tragic 😆

Fast forward to now 9 years, and my loaves look completely different.

But here’s the truth:

It wasn’t talent.
It wasn’t luck.
It wasn’t fancy equipment.

It was understanding fermentation.

Once I stopped blindly following timelines and started learning what the dough was actually telling me… everything changed.

That’s what my eBook teaches.

Not just steps.
Not just a recipe.
But the why behind each stage so you can create beautiful, bakery-style loaves in your own kitchen.

You don’t need years of trial and error like I had 😅

You just need the right guidance.

If you’re ready to level up your sourdough this year, the guide is waiting for you via the link in my bio 💫

12/02/2026

There’s something really special about this review…

“I’ve consistently made my best loaves ever after following this ebook!”

And the word that matters most?

Consistently.

Because sourdough isn’t about fluking one good loaf.
It’s about understanding your dough well enough to repeat it again… and again.

After 9 years of making sourdough — including 4 years running my own bakery — I’ve realised that most people don’t need more recipes. They need clarity.

They need to know:
• What properly fermented dough actually looks like
• Why their loaf is flat
• When to shape
• When to wait
• What to adjust

That’s exactly why I wrote this guide.

If you’re stuck in the “sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t” phase — this is for you.

Real bread. Real knowledge. No fluff.

You can grab the ebook via the link in my bio. Instant download. Learn at your own pace.

Tell me in the comments — what’s the one thing you struggle with most? 👇

10/01/2026

A “little” announcement from me…

I’ve decided to step back from baking sourdough and look for new opportunities this year. As The Dough Shed has been my first business and I’ve had so many supportive customers, this is a decision I’ve been battling with for a while, but it’s the right change for me, and I’m excited for whatever new challenges lie ahead.

I’m so proud of the whole look and feel of The Dough Shed that I’ve decided to keep my online store open, where you can continue to buy tees, caps, my sourdough course, and other sourdough-related products.

Thank you so much to all of my supporters over the past few years. I’ve absolutely loved meeting everyone and seeing how much you’ve enjoyed my products.

All the best for 2026! Much love, Anna ✌️

23/12/2025

2025 done 😮‍💨 There may be a little smile in this photo but I’ll be honest, this year has been tough. I’ve made lots of changes to my business over the last year or so, and when I returned to selling direct, it was like starting all over again, which has been challenging in the current climate. However, it’s been incredibly humbling to have so many customers follow me from the beginning to where I am now and, continue to meet new customers along the way.

I’m not to sure what 2026 looks like for The Dough Shed, but a much needed break will help me figure out what’s next.

Thank you so much for everyone’s support this year. Wishing you all a safe and Merry Christmas 🎄

17/12/2025

Real bread 🤌 Extra Country and Smokey Jalapeño & Cheddar sourdough today. Message me if you’d like to grab one. Pick up until 6pm 💫

15/12/2025

Hard to believe we’re suddenly at the end of another year!

🎄Order online now to make sure your sourdough cravings are all sorted for Christmas!

👉 thedoughshed.nz

Address

Kukuwai Avenue
Red Beach
0932

Telephone

+64211258657

Website

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