Rye Sourdough Workshop
Join us for a hands-on workshop on baking with rye at the bakehouse in Vermont
Date and time
Location
Brot Bakehouse School and Kitchen - Brotbakery
38 Meade Road Fairfax, VT 05454Refund Policy
Agenda
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Class schedule - tba
About this event
- Event lasts 4 hours 30 minutes
Join us at Brot Bakehouse School and Kitchen for our hands-on rye sourdough workshop.
Every year we offer this special, day-long intensive that is all about the might little rye; diving deeper into baking with this under-appreciated, hardy and incredible flavorful grain.
Baking with rye can be challenging: It calls for different methods, techniques and handling of the dough. In this class we explore a variety of flavorful, rustic breads and some pastries made with rye.
You will also learn century-old methods of using a bread starter culture (sourdough) to get the best results. As you learn about the principles of baking with sourdough and rye we will get our hands in the dough and take our knowledge into action when making a rye bread from start to finish.
Not only do you take home new insights about baking with a natural leaven (which will help you with all your sourdough baking endeavors), but you will become familiar with some of the centuries-old techniques Europe’s master bakers developed to work with this tasty grain.
Offered as a special workshop, this is one of our most popular classes and it will fill up fast, please register early.
Topics of this class include (but are not limited to):
* Starting, maintaining, refreshing and looking after your rye sourdough starter
*Principles of baking with rye; hands-on training
*Variables affecting sourdough fermentation
*Factors affecting crumb structure and texture
*Understanding shaping & scoring techniques of bread baking
*Baking in different ovens
*Baking with different flour types and local flours
*Tips for making rye pastries
*Health benefits and nutrition & digestibility of sourdough bread and rye specifically
-> Refreshments, snacks and a light bakers' lunch will be provided
Important: Please read the cancellation policies for our classes
Find out more about our baking school and our unique offerings on our website www.brotbakery.com
Frequently asked questions
We are located about 35 minutes north of Burlington, Vermont , where you also find the closest international airport and direct trains to New York. Please note that there is no public transportation to Fairfax and taxis/Lyft/Uber are rare.
Vermont is popular and busy in every season but especially in September, so please book early! There are hotels in Saint Albans, in Burlington and several Airbnb's and a campground in the area. For recommendations please contact us.
Generally a notebook is sufficient. Most classes will break outside so bring layers. Sturdy shoes are recommended. Every class is different but you will get more information by email about 2 weeks before class date. Please make sure to add the Eventbrite emails to your contacts.
We love kids but our classes are geared towards adults and the content and level is not suitable for children under 16 years of age.
Please let us know about any dietary preferences or special intolerances, we will be happy to accommodate them as best as we can. Important: Taking a class is not recommended for people with food allergies and other allergies due to ever-present cross-contamination.
Please read the general class guidelines and cancellation policies on our website as well as important information about safety and the risks of participating in a baking class on our website before booking. Fees are generally non-refundable 14 days before class date.