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Sourdough

From Starter to Loaf
2026-01-21 16:00:00 2026-01-21 18:30:00 America/Denver Sourdough This class is for adults. Discover the art of artisan breadmaking with Forest Trail Farm!  Parker - Event Hall A - Parker

Wednesday, January 21
4:00pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-21 16:00:00 2026-01-21 18:30:00 America/Denver Sourdough This class is for adults. Discover the art of artisan breadmaking with Forest Trail Farm!  Parker - Event Hall A - Parker

Parker

Event Hall A - Parker

This class is for adults. Discover the art of artisan breadmaking with Forest Trail Farm! 

Learn how to feed a sourdough starter, mix and stretch dough, and prepare loaves for baking. During the class, you will work hands-on with your own dough ball, then take it home to shape and bake the next day. Participants will also be provided a banneton bowl where your loaf will rest during it's final rise, or proof.

Cost: $25 per person

Please Bring: a large mixing bowl, a hand towel to cover it, and a dough whisk (not a bulb whisk)

Recommended for Home: 8" cast iron or Dutch oven, U.F.O. scoring lame, tall quart wide-mouth jar (for starter), bench scraper, and bowl scraper

Contact us for any questions or to be added to the waitlist for this program.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health, Wellness & Cooking |

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