Békéscsaba Sourdough Workshop Sells Out Fast

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2026 brings Péknéni’s beloved sourdough bread workshop back to the Csaba Sausage House (Csabai Kolbászház) in Békéscsaba, at 5600, 65/1 Gyulai Road (Gyulai út 65/1). She runs these hands-on sessions monthly, and spots vanish quickly: February 28, 1:00–7:00 p.m. — Full; March 1 — Full; March 22 — Open. Registration required.

Spend an afternoon slowing down, learning, and creating in a friendly, authentic setting. You’ll bake sourdough bread and braided kalács, dive into starter care, and even touch on kombucha. It’s a perfect gift for anyone who loves baking, craves new flavors, and values shared experiences.

What You Take Home

Leave with your freshly baked loaf, your kalács, your own starter, and a ton of practical know-how to keep baking at home.

Dates, Price, Venue

Dates: 02/28/2026 (Békéscsaba), 03/01/2026 (Békéscsaba), 03/22/2026 (Békéscsaba). Price: $69.50. Venue: Csaba Sausage House (Csabai Kolbászház), 5600 Békéscsaba, 65/1 Gyulai Road (Gyulai út 65/1). Limited seats—act fast.

Organizers reserve the right to change dates and program.

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Pros

Hands-on baking is super family-friendly for teens and adults, with tactile dough work and a chill vibe that’s easy to enjoy together

The price (~$69.50) is a bargain for a 6-hour workshop with bread, braided kalács, your own starter, and skills to use back home

Sourdough is internationally popular, so the topic feels familiar and trendy even if you’ve never baked before

The venue (Csaba Sausage House) adds authentic local flavor—you’re learning in a place tied to famous Hungarian kolbász culture

Békéscsaba gives you a non-touristy slice of Hungary, great if you want to go beyond Budapest and meet locals

Public transport is doable: train from Budapest to Békéscsaba, then a short local ride/taxi; driving is straightforward on good roads and parking is typically easy

Compared to bread classes in the U.S. or Western Europe, you get more hours and cultural context for less money - The workshop and town aren’t widely known to foreign visitors, so you’ll need to plan more and won’t find tons of English info

Cons

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Hungarian may be used; basic English might be enough, but non-Hungarian speakers could miss nuances unless you ask for help

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Getting there takes time (about 3–4 hours from Budapest round trip), so it’s not a quick add-on if you’re on a tight schedule

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Seats sell out fast and dates can change, so flexibility is required and last-minute planners may be disappointed