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Sourdough For Beginners With Baker Bettie

Fri, April 17, 2026 (2:30 PM - 6:30 PM)

Bettie's Chicago
853 North Larrabee Street
Chicago, IL 60610
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Join head chef instructor Kristin “Baker Bettie” Hoffman for an in-depth understanding of basic sourdough theory and techniques.
Sourdough pizza is included for dinner!


During this hands-on Sourdough for Beginners class, Participants will learn:

  • All about sourdough starters
  • How to maintain a sourdough starter
  • How to adapt a sourdough master recipe
  • The process of creating a sourdough loaf from start to finish
  • How to make a rustic boule (round loaf) from start to finish
  • How to adapt dough to fit your schedule
  • How to create tension when shaping dough
  • Baking methods
  • How to use sourdough discard


Each participant will take home:

  • Learning materials with detailed notes
  • A jar of sourdough starter
  • Dough made during class to take home and bake later in the week
  • A stainless steel bowl (to take dough home in), bench knife, and bowl scraper

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  • Bettie's Chicago
  • Things to do in Chicago, IL
  • Illinois Wine & Food Events
  • Chicago Wine & Food Events

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