Following a wave of interest, Kingsport Parks and Recreation is bringing back the Sourdough 101 course, a hit with locals looking to master the art of bread-baking from scratch. Slated for August 23 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex, this hands-on class aims to demystify the process of creating sourdough bread. In a statement obtained by Kingsporttn.gov, the department outlined that the course would cover the essentials of sourdough making— from keeping a starter healthy to achieving the perfect crust.
Those interested can register without needing to bring any baking tools, as the organizers provide all required materials. The course fee is set at $20 for city residents and $25 for non-city dwellers. Registration can quickly be done either in person at the V.O. Dobbins Sr. Complex, located at 301 Louis Street, or through the official website using the link provided by Kingsporttn.gov, allowing to easily navigate to the necessary session.
The department welcomes anyone 16 years and older to join the three and a half-hour session. As the popularity of home-baked sourdough has grown, so has the appetite for knowledge on how to properly ferment dough, shape loaves, and more. This class promises participants they will leave with the skills needed to confidently bake their own sourdough at home.
Additional details about this and other available classes are accessible through the Kingsport Parks and Recreation's website. It's a resource not only to find out more about the Sourdough 101 class but also to explore a variety of other programs and activities offered by the recreation department. Interested parties are encouraged to visit their site and click through to the CivicRec link or search directly for the course, as mentioned by Kingsporttn.gov, ensuring they won't miss out on the opportunity to up their baking game.
