Sourdough Fermentation - Make & Take Starter Workshop

Name: Sourdough Fermentation - Make & Take Starter Workshop
Start: 2026-05-12T10:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-12T12:00:00-05:00
Location: 815 North Orlando Smith Road, Room CTC-123, Oglesby, IL, United States, Illinois 61348

Schedule

Tue May 12 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

815 North Orlando Smith Road, Room CTC-123, Oglesby, IL, United States, Illinois 61348 | Oglesby, IL

Join us for a hands-on workshop and discover the fascinating world of fermentation. Learn the secrets behind creating delicious, tangy sourdough bread from scratch. We’ll explore the history and science behind fermentation, including the role of wild yeasts and bacteria in creating the unique flavors of sourdough. Learn how to create and maintain your sourdough starter, then go home with a starter of your own. Take home recipes that use the discard from the sourdough starter – make more than just bread! Both beginners and experienced bakers are welcome! Bring a jar for your starter.

May 12, 2026
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Illinois Valley Community College
815 N Orlando Smith St.
Room CTC-123
Oglesby, IL 61348

Register online at go.illinois.edu/SourdoughFermentation

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Susan Glassman at [email protected]. Early requests are strongly encouraged in order to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.