Unlock the secrets of artisan-style sourdough bagels in this hands-on, step-by-step course designed for home bakers of all skill levels. Whether you’re just learning to work with a sourdough starter or you already bake bread regularly, Natalie will teach you how to make your own delicious sourdough bagels at home.
Sourdough bagels typically require rising overnight, so for this one evening class, you will use dough that has already risen and learn the techniques from there.
Students will shape, boil, and bake their bagels, and then of course get to taste test! You will experiment with different toppings and mixtures, and leave with all the knowledge (and a recipe) to continue making bagels at home on your own.
This class is open to students 13 and older; younger students are welcome to attend with an adult caregiver who is also registered.
This is a participatory class. Students will work together in pairs to make and bake their bagels.
A couple notes on Sourdough starter from your instructor if you do not already have your own:
Are you looking to learn the ins and outs of baking your own Sourdough bread? Join Natalie in March for Baking 101: Sourdough Bread.
Hi! I am Natalie Lodge I am a public school teacher, mama to three little ones, wife, mentor, and baking enthusiast. I began cooking, baking, and serving meals to folks in need at St. John's Church in my hometown of Gloucester, MA in 2001. I learned quickly that breaking bread, literally and metaphorically, fosters community and joy.
Since then I have baked with my mentees through the DREAM program and CY mentoring, and now I enjoy baking with my own children. My family and I love cooking meals for folks at the Dismas House in Burlington, VT. We get so much more than we give when we share meals with others, watching smiles of delight (or distaste!), hearing stories of folks' own experiences with food, and more.
I truly believe that the "secret" ingredient in teaching, parenting, and baking is always love. That is what I hope to bring to the classes I will teach through CVU Access. I look forward to baking and breaking bread with you!
Natalie Lodge
