SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Dewey Hall will host a virtual sourdough talk with Richard Bourdon, founder of Berkshire Mountain Bakery.

 

Bourdon 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. That will be followed by a lesson on how to shape proofed dough into a loaf. Along the way, they will offer time-tested tips and tricks for ensuring professional results—with practice. 

 

Questions are welcome via chat and will be answered by Richard and Sarah during a live Q & A time at the end. 

 

The presentation will take place Feb, 28 from 5:30 to 7 pm.

 

Sign up using this link. The event is free but a donation is requested.

 

The workshop is a precursor for Dewey Hall's third annual  Sourdough Bread Contest on March 15. The culinary celebrity judges will be Jean-Francois Bizalion of Bizalion's Fine Foods, Richard Bourdon of Berkshire Mountain Bakery, and Sarah Reynolds North of Found Bread. Cash prizes will be awarded for Best Bread in three categories: Traditional Sourdough (grain variation welcome), Gluten Free, and Embellished (can include fruits, nuts, seeds, spices, etc.