Sourdough Workshops at The Grist Mill & Gardens

Event Dates:
  • Sat • February 8, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Sat • February 8, 2025 • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Sat • February 8, 2025 • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Event Cost: $35.00 - $40.00

Introductory Workshop – 10:00am-1:00pm / 2:00pm-5:00pm

Before the advent of modern bakers yeast, bakers kept a living sourdough culture around to leaven their breads. Come join us and learn the basics of baking bread with a traditional sourdough culture. This workshop includes an introduction to the art, science and magic of a living sourdough culture as well as a container of sourdough starter.

This presentation will be led by Chris Mathieson, our General Manager. Advanced registration is required and space is limited.

Advance Workshop – 6:00pm-9:00pm

In this advanced workshop, we’ll take your sourdough skills to the next level by diving deeper into the flavour development, shaping, and scoring techniques that produce truly artisanal loaves. We’ll also explore an expanded menu of recipes—from enriched breads to cinnamon buns and beyond.

Each participant will leave with two sourdough starters: the same culture from our introductory class, as well as a brand-new rye-based starter to broaden your baking repertoire.

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