Joys of Sourdough Baking

Discover the joys of baking with sourdough bread starter. You will learn how versatile (and forgiving) this living organism is and how you can put it to work in your favorite bread recipe. You can even use it for pastries! We will see the different stages of a starter, learn when it's ripe and ready, and taste freshly baked slices of several varieties of sourdough bread. There will be plenty of time for discussion and questions, and every participant will go home with a starter culture to start his or her very own sourdough for home baking. Heike Meyer is the owner of Bee Sting Bakery in Fairfax, a small artisan bakery specializing in whole grain naturally leavened breads and pastries.

Directions for Entering the Senior Center at McClure MultiGenerational Center: The McClure Multigenerational Center is located at 241 N. Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT 05401. Classes are held in the kitchen of the Senior Center. Parking is available in the lot directly behind the building (driveway on the right), as well as along the street. Please enter through the side door of the Senior Center, which is along the driveway. All other doors will be locked. If arriving more than 15 minutes late, please tap on the kitchen window, which is also along the driveway, to be let in.