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Wildrise Sourdough
October 4, 2025

Wildrise Sourdough

Beginner Sourdough Bread Baking Class with Isabelle Laufer
11:00-12:00 PM
Free

Gunn Memorial Library is delighted to welcome Isabelle Laufer for a special Beginner Sourdough Bread Baking Class, an introduction to the art and science of sourdough baking.
The program includes a one-hour presentation, recipe cards, and sourdough care cards to support participants as they begin baking at home.
This beginner-friendly class covers everything aspiring home bakers need to get started with sourdough, including:
How to care for and maintain a sourdough starter

The science behind fermentation and proofing

Dough shaping techniques

Essential baking methods to achieve a delicious, crusty loaf
Participants will receive a starter sample to make their own!
Join us for this fun and flavorful event, perfect for both beginners and curious cooks.

About Isabelle Laufer:
A nurse by trade and a homegrown cook and baker by heart, Isabelle Laufer blends her love for teaching with a passion for all things homemade and steeped in tradition. When she’s not shaping loaves or sharing sourdough secrets, you’ll find her surrounded by animals, crafting something cozy, or nurturing community through the simple magic of real food.

** There is limited seating, please reserve your spot early!
To register: www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/wild-rise-sourdough/

Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793

https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/wild-rise-sourdough/

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