Sourdough Bread Workshop at Appleton Farms

Learn the ins and outs of sourdough bread at Appleton Farms in in Ipswich Massachusetts!

In this culinary workshop, participants will learn to make bakery quality bread with local flour in their home oven. Culinary Program Manager Jess Porter will demonstrate mixing, folding, shaping, proofing, scoring and baking Appleton’s flagship Farmstead Sourdough. Class ends with fresh bread and a seasonal accompaniment to enjoy.

Workshop Includes:

  • Discuss sourdough starter maintenance
  • Each baker will take home some of Appleton’s own sourdough starter
  • Participants will be involved in hands-on experience mixing and shaping their own loaves, with the option of taking them home to bake!

Space is limited, pre-registration is strongly recommended.

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When: 
Sunday, January 10, 2026 4-6pm
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Prices: 
Members: $80
Non-Members: $100
Phone: 
978.356.5728

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