OLLI Experience: Artisan Rye Sourdough with Seeds & Nuts: Depth of Flavor for Intermediate Bakers (Corbett Hall Kitchen)

Complete your sourdough journey by learning the techniques and nuances of working with rye—a grain deeply rooted in European bread heritage. In this workshop, participants will explore advanced fermentation, learn how to balance acidity, and understand how rye dough behaves differently from wheat. Participants will prepare a rich, European-style rye sourdough bread with seeds and nuts, baked on a stone to create a deep crust and complex flavor. This class brings together everything learned, connecting technique, patience, and intuition. Participants will receive a refreshed starter, printed recipes, advanced fermentation notes, and a tools list, along with a loaf of artisan rye bread to bake at home. The workshop includes a tasting of rye breads. This course represents a final step into bread as tradition—something to enjoy, share, and pass on. Participants should bring a 3–4-quart mixing bowl.

Level: Intermediate, Advanced

Supplies: Please bring a 3-4 quart mixing bowl

Tetiana Sherman is a professional chef from Ukraine who arrived in Colorado in June 2022. Formerly the owner of a successful culinary school in Kyiv, she brought her passion and expertise to Colorado, founding Culinary Discovery, where she teaches people to create simple, delicious, and nutritious meals in their own kitchens. Tetiana offers popular sourdough bread workshops and beer-pairing cooking classes that connect food, culture, and community. Her refugee story was featured on Colorado Public Radio, Voice of America, and The Coloradoan, and her traditional Ukrainian varenyky recipe appeared in Cocina Libre: Immigrant Resistance Refugees. An active member of Ukrainians of Colorado and a speaker with the Colorado Refugee Speakers Bureau, Tetiana also supports numerous fundraising initiatives for Ukraine. She lives in Timnath, Colorado, with her family.

Notes

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• If you do not have a Fall 2026 membership, one will be added to your cart at checkout.
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