

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Starter Lab: The Science & Soul of Sourdough - Feeding, Understanding & Mastering Your Starter
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Feeding, Understanding &amp; Mastering Your Starter with Tammy, owner of So Simply Sourdough 

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Unlock the mystery of sourdough starters as we explore how they work, why they thrive, and how to confidently care for every kind of living dough.

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Sourdough starters are alive—and in The Starter Lab, you’ll learn exactly how to work with them, not against them. This hands-on, educational class dives into the science and soul behind sourdough, breaking down how starters function, what makes them strong, and how to troubleshoot common issues.

We’ll explore different types of starters, the role of wild yeast and bacteria, feeding ratios, temperature, hydration, and why your starter behaves the way it does. Whether yours is bubbly and bold or moody and unpredictable, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding—and the confidence to keep your sourdough thriving.

Perfect for beginners, curious home bakers, and anyone ready to truly understand the living heart of sourdough.

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What You’ll Learn
    •    What a sourdough starter really is (and why it’s alive)
    •    The science of wild yeast &amp; fermentation
    •    Different types of starters and how they behave
    •    Feeding schedules, ratios, and hydration explained
    •    How to strengthen, revive, and maintain your starter
    •    Common starter problems—and how to fix them
    •    How environment, flour, and temperature affect activity


A deep dive into sourdough starters—how they work, why they behave the way they do, and how to keep them healthy. Learn the science, master the process, and gain confidence in every loaf

This class includes a sourdough starter and digital guide created by So Simply Sourdough.

 $50 per ticket

https://www.appalachianhomesteadresources.com/workshop-calendar
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wheeling/the-starter-lab-the-science-and-soul-of-sourdough-feeding-understanding-and-mastering-your-starter/200029428809802
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- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 122

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.appalachianhomesteadresources.com/workshop-calendar?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=wheeling-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Wheeling
- **state**: WV
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2160 National Road , Wheeling, WV, United States, West Virginia 26003
- **lat**: 40.04552
- **long**: -80.66074
- **full address**: 2160 National Road , Wheeling, WV, United States, West Virginia 26003

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Appalachian Homestead (https://allevents.in/org/appalachian-homestead/26392512)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 2160 National Road , Wheeling, WV, United States, West Virginia 26003
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Appalachian Homestead
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, calendar
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Starter Lab: The Science & Soul of Sourdough - Feeding, Understanding & Mastering Your Starter ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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