COURSES
Meet Your Instructor
Hi my Name is Karen. I have been a passionate baker since I was ten years old. Baking is my love language to all those I know! Professionally, I have been a Registered and Licensed Dietitian for over 25 years, and I obtained my Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition in 2021! I have passionately taught as a professor and adult educator combined for over 18 years. Sourdough is my love. I have been studying the science and art of sourdough breads and baking items for more than 12 years. In building my professional baking skills, I attended the San Francisco Baking Institute, the International School of Baking in Bend, Oregon, and a five-day, intensive sourdough workshop in Louisville, Ky. The profession of dietetics provides us a foundation of food science, food service and food safety and sanitation, as well as an understanding of quantity foods production. During my time as a professor, I designed and instructed courses in each of these areas, while also imparting knowledge on many wonderful students! I count them and the professional experience gained as blessings!!
Welcome to an artisanal journey like no other, where the art and science of baking meet in harmony with freshly milled grains. Join us to explore the intricate balance of microbiome gut health and the wonders of sourdough. Embrace the peaceful sanctuary of our non-profit small batch bakery and school, where every visit is a destination of flavors and knowledge. Discover the magic of monthly on-site baking courses that elevate your skills to new heights. Indulge in the experience, embrace the essence of our sourdough community.
Simply Sourdough Bread Workshop
$125
May 3rd: 9am-3pm
May 4th: 1pm-3pm
Come join us for small group (4-5) baking located just 1.5 miles off of highway 71 and only 60 miles north of Platte City. A Bit of Leaven is tucked in at the end of a serene country road surrounded by beautiful trees and a creek babbling on its west side. The bakery is a place to unplug, laugh, learn and create fun memories with friends and family. You will have the ability to work in a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen that feels like home and beckons you to come bake! Grab a friend or family member, and sign up for one of our classes.
A Bit of Leaven, Maryville Mo.
Sign up for the class via phone 660-528-0731 or Facebook messenger
Easter Sourdough Rolls Workshop
$75
April 19th: 9am-2pm
Come join us for small group (4-5) baking located just 1.5 miles off of highway 71 and only 60 miles north of Platte City. A Bit of Leaven is tucked in at the end of a serene country road surrounded by beautiful trees and a creek babbling on its west side. The bakery is a place to unplug, laugh, learn and create fun memories with friends and family. You will have the ability to work in a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen that feels like home and beckons you to come bake! Grab a friend or family member, and sign up for one of our classes.
A Bit of Leaven, Maryville Mo.
Sign up for the class via phone 660-528-0731 or Facebook messenger
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