02/28/2024
Workshop: Dough Talk with Richard Bourdon and Sarah Reynolds North

Workshop: Dough Talk with Richard Bourdon and Sarah Reynolds North

On Wednesday, Feb. 28, there will be a virtual sourdough bread workshop with live Q&A from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Join us for a virtual demonstration of sourdough bread making with Richard Bourdon, founder/owner of the renowned Berkshire Mountain Bakery. Richard will be joined by Sarah Reynolds North of Found Bread in her kitchen in New Marlborough.

In this pre-filmed 60-minute workshop, Richard and Sarah will show how to mix the dough by hand.

Attendance is free with donation requested.

Registration Link: secure.givelively.org/event/dewey-memorial-hall-inc/dough-talk-with-richard-bourdon-and-sarah-reynolds-north

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