The Farms: Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking
Experience Level: Beginner
Learn about the process of making sourdough bread at Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking on Sunday, Sept. 27 or Oct. 11 from 2-5 p.m. in the Mansion Kitchen and Carriage House.
Instructor Hannah Fink will cover the basic biology of a ferment and what it means to a sourdough culture, how to mix sourdough, how to maintain a healthy starter in your home and the importance of baking with regionally grown grains. Students will also get hands-on experience as they learn to mix sourdough.
Prepared dough will be available to showcase baking and for students to prepare a snack toward the end of class. Students will take home their own jar of sourdough culture, a sample of gains from Janie’s Mill, as well as printouts of everything covered, simple recipes and a thorough list of resources.
$100/person*. Register at the links below. Registration will close 10 days before each course begins or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.
*Students should bring a container to take home their sourdough (5-quart capacity preferred)
Learn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.
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About the Instructor
Hannah Fink, a baker and local food enthusiast, started Tooth Butter Bakery locally in Urbana, IL. The bakery started as a cottage bakery, moved to a commercial space in downtown last year after several years of operation, and currently is dormant, waiting for its next configuration as Hannah is off on maternity leave with her second child. She revels in naturally leavened bread and quality pastries, with a focus on organic, whole grains, mostly stone-milled and local from Janie’s Mill in Ashkum, IL. She hopes to be a positive force in our community and centralizes her work on participating in our local food systems. Hannah has been baking bread for nearly 10 years and has been supported over the years by many mentors and inspirations, she is looking to pass on the knowledge she has gained and continue this pass-down wisdom. Bread and grains are a staple in our community, teaching the skills of baking help preserve their heritage.
About The Farms
The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, outdoor education, science, storytelling, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.
Find the complete Fall schedule here.
