Ready to Make a Sourdough Starter?

(Updated: Aug. 29, 2024, 5:38 a.m.)

Sourdough 101 Workshop

Are you ready to make a sourdough starter? If so, there are a few things you want to keep in mind.
  1. Food safety is key! Make sure that you are handwashing and keeping your work space and tools clean.
  2. Use unchlorinated water. If your tap water is chlorinated, fill a glass with the amount you need and let it sit for at least 24 hours before using.
  3. Wash hands and utensils after handling raw flour. Raw (uncooked) flour could contain microorganisms such as E.Coli or Salmonella that could lead to food-borne illness.
  4. Your starter will need to be fed regularly. You need to properly care for a sourdough starter by discarding and feeding on a routine schedule in order for the microorganisms to grow and thrive.

 

Want to learn more? Register for the Sourdough 101 Workshop this September.


 

In this beginners class, we will discuss how sourdough works, wet and dry measuring skills, and how to make and care for a sourdough starter. Participants will get hands-on practice making a starter to take with them.

Class size is limited, so see the Eventbrite link here for more details and to register.

Registration ends September 9th, 2024 at 12 Noon.

WHEN: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH AT 9:30 AM


WHERE: In the demo kitchen at the Extension office located at


1003 S. FAYETTEVILLE ST, ASHEBORO, NC 27203


COST: $10 per person


REGISTER: On EVENTBRITE 


 
Sourdough 101 Workshop on Eventbrite

N.C. Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity provider.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, N.C. State University will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: Jennifer Holmes at j_holmes@ncsu.edu or at 336-318-6007. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event.

References:
  1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Raw flour and dough. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/food-safety/foods/no-raw-dough.html