If you are intrigued by the flavors, aromas, and possibilities of 100% rye bread, and are looking to expand the flavors in your home baking cabinet, then this is the class for you. Rye offers a wealth of historical knowledge and flavor that is sure to excite any adventurous home baker. Here at the mill, we offer three varieties of rye: Ryman, Danko and Wrens Abruzzi. In this class, you will be able to experience the aromas of each variety, taste three versions of the class loaf (each made with one rye) and choose the varietal that suits your fancy while learning new techniques.
Tyler Carpenter, bread extraordinaire at Abby Jane Bakeshop, has a passion for rye that he is excited to share with you. In this class, you will learn about the intricacies of building and maintaining a 100% rye starter, and how to use rye starters to create artisanal rye loaves. Combined with its inclination to produce highly active, perhaps even sassy starters, the complex flavors of rye varietals lend themselves well to sourdough-style loaves.
During class, Tyler will be teaching you how to make a north Bavarian style rye sourdough. Traditionally called Fränkisches Krustenbrot, this specialty loaf boasts a beautiful natural crackle top without manual scoring, and utilizes techniques of flour scalding and building a strong rye "sponge" over the course of several days, which builds complex malty and tangy flavors in the final loaf. The finished loaf is full-bodied with a dense crumb, perfect for slicing thin and topping with a variety of sweet and savory flavors - caramelized onions, cream cheese, smoked fish, and pickled veg come to mind, or perhaps a smear of honey-whipped ricotta with fruit preserves. We'll have snacks galore for this bread tasting and making class, so you can find your fave combos!
All levels of home bakers and chefs welcome! If you're interested in learning about rye, maintaining wild-culture starters, types of sourdough bread, or just plain ole having a good time, then come visit us for this class! We promise you'll learn a thing or two and have fun in the process. BYOB is fine by us for participants 21+ (we've heard this bread goes well with a German bock or lager... champagne would pair nicely with the snacking options as well... but that's all up to you!)
Things to look forward to:
- Have an opportunity to work with our own fresh flours, stone-milled right here at Barton Springs Mill
- Learn about our three rye varietals, including their histories and unique flavors
- Learn how to master this special rye sourdough recipe with expert instruction from Tyler
- Snack elegantly on sweet and savory options
- Tour the mill with our Education Director, Kimberly Krebs
- Purchase BSM products at a special one-time 15% discount
Class Policies:
By purchasing these class tickets, you acknowledge and agree to our Participant Class Policies and Media Release Form. Close-toed shoes and a head covering (such as a baseball cap) required for all classes.
Touring our facility requires that all participants adhere to health guidelines - all touring participants (included in ticket) will be required to remove most jewelry and piercings, and wear a beard net (if applicable) and/or hair net. Close-toed shoes are required for entering any part of our facility.
In keeping with low COVID risk level in Travis County, masks are optional and up to personal discretion for this class. Should COVID levels rise in the weeks/days leading up to class, we reserve the right to change our masking policy and will reach out via email with any updated guidelines. Should masks become a requirement for class based on statewide or countywide recommendations, non-masked participants will not be able to participate in mask-required classes. Refunds or ticket transfers are available for those who do not wish to attend a mask-required class.
Tickets are non-refundable, but transferrable up to 5 days before the class date.
In the event of class cancellation, we will email you to notify you of a canceled class.
