SHEFFIELD, Mass. — There will be a sourdough bread baking competition on Friday, March 4 giving local home bakers a chance to show their skill, and offering attendees a fun culinary experience.

 

The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. 

 

Bakers will enter two full-size loaves of bread, one for tasting/judging and one to be raffled off. Attendees will be invited to sample the contestants' breads, wine from DéPart, beer from Big Elm Brewery, and cheese from Rubiner's Cheesemongers. Attendees will have an  opportunity to win loaves of freshly baked sourdough bread via a raffle. 

 

The origins of sourdough bread date to around 14,000 years ago according to archeological evidence. The use of yeast however is relatively recent in the history of bread making, dating to the past 150 years. Before that, sourdough culture was the only leavening agent — and that traditional method has experienced a resurgence in home baking.

 

The MC for the evening is Writer/Performer Melanie Greenberg (The Elephant in the Room) and live music will be performed by the Michael Junkins Duo. 

 

The culinary celebrity judges will be Rachel Portnoy, (former owner of Chez Nous/Cafe Triskele and baking instructor at Canyon Ranch), Patrizia Barbagallo (owner of Pixie Boulangerie), and Robbie Robles (owner of Roberto's Pizza). 

 

Tickets are $25.

 

Proof of vaccination and id required for entry. Masks are required when attendees are not seated and eating.

 

This event is sponsored by Warrior Trading. Additional sponsors include Rubiner's cheesemongers, DéPart, Big Elm Brewery, and The Berkshire Food Co-op.