Chicken Farm Art Center Offers Sourdough Classes With Starter and Loaf Included

Starkeeper Kitchen at the Chicken Farm Art Center in San Angelo is hosting a series of hands-on sourdough classes toward the end of March, with every participant walking out the door holding an established starter, a loaf in progress, and printed step-by-step instructions.

The classes, announced in mid-March, are being held at the Chicken Farm Art Center's Starkeeper Kitchen at 2505 Martin Luther King Blvd. The Facebook event framed the sessions plainly: "Join us at Starkeeper Kitchen at the Chicken Farm Art Center for hands-on classes using clean, organic ingredients and simple techniques you'll use for years. You'll leave with an established starter, a loaf in progress, printed step-by-step instructions, and the confidence to bake at home."

That takeaway package is the real draw for anyone who has been intimidated by sourdough's learning curve. Getting a live, already-established starter handed to you at the end of a class removes the most frustrating early hurdle: keeping a brand-new culture alive long enough to actually bake with it. Combine that with a loaf already in progress and you're essentially walking into your first real home bake with a running head start.

All ingredients used in the classes are organic, dye-free, and sprouted whole grain, including organic flour, avocado oil, and organic syrup. Multiple class dates and options are available, and at least one session is specifically designed to welcome kids, making it a workable outing for families wanting to learn together at 2505 Martin Luther King Blvd.

Registration closes Friday. Spots can be reserved through the Chicken Farm Art Center website, and anyone with questions can call 325-653-4936 directly. Specific class times, pricing, and the complete list of what to bring were not included in available details, so confirming those particulars before registering is worth a quick call or check of the center's event page.