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A James Beard winner teaches whole-grain sourdough at Agritopia Oct. 3

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Baker photograph accompanying the sourdough workshop announcement. Image source: Discover Gilbert

James Beard Award-winning baker Don Guerra leads a hands-on whole-grain sourdough class at Agritopia, 3000 E. Ray Road, on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The class covers dough mixing and development, fermentation, starter care, shaping and baking, and tips for baking confidently at home. Discover Gilbert lists a minimum of 30 participants; check the listing for tickets.

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