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What’s on the Menu:
Sourdough Kimchi & Scallion Pancakes
Tempura-Style Vegetables
Chicken & Sourdough Dumpling Soup
Plus, Pistachio & Almond Granola with the best clusters
Description:
Don’t call it “discard.” Sourdough starter—whether freshly fed or not—is a profoundly flavorful fermented ingredient. In our opinion, every home cook should have a jar of it in their fridge, even if you never intend to bake a loaf of bread. Milk Street’s April Dodd does use her starter to make bread on occasion, but more often, she’s pulling it out to do about 20 other jobs in the kitchen. In this livestream Small Group Workshop, you’ll see how to treat sourdough starter more like a condiment—akin to miso or yogurt—and less like a demanding pet. We’re not just chucking sourdough starter into pancakes or muffins here, though we will talk through the simple math of adding it to nearly any baked good. Instead, we’ll focus on techniques that actually reduce the total number of ingredients you need and that simplify your weeknight cooking. You’ll take advantage of the big flavor of starter to make ultra-quick kimchi and scallion pancakes loaded with fermented goodness. We’ll seize on its starch content to produce golden-brown, crispy breading for tempura-style fried sweet potatoes, zucchini and mushrooms. And we’ll call on its protein structure and leavening ability to make the lightest, most tender dumplings you’ve ever had in a bowl of chicken and dumpling soup. Plus, as a bonus, you’ll get April’s recipe for granola, whose crispy clusters are thanks to sourdough starter.
About April: April Dodd is the Associate Director of Education at Milk Street, where she runs the livestream, in-person and private events programs. April began her culinary career at Middlebury College, where she ran a pop-up restaurant and a summer food preservation program. Since then, her culinary pursuits have included working in an organic bakery in France; developing recipes for a cupcake shop and founding a culinary skills training program in Nairobi, Kenya; working as a consultant to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization and a stint as the chef at a women-only retirement community in her hometown of Lexington, KY.
Thank you to the 2025 Annual Sponsors of the Cooking School, who make our livestream events possible:
- Coccinella, whose Oleavia Extra-Virgin Olive Oils are made with olives that are harvested early, hand-picked and cold-pressed to ensure impeccable flavor. Use code MILK STREET to get 20% off your first order: https://www.coccinellastore.com/oleavia-evoo
- Copper, which makes battery-equipped induction ranges that power premium cooking experiences and store renewable energy — without the need for complex, expensive electrical upgrades. Learn more: t.ly/cU1pO
- Vermicular. With 80+ years of Japanese craftsmanship and heating innovation, they craft thoughtfully designed cast iron cookware that inspires chefs of all levels. Use code COOKLIGHT for 10% off their products at the Milk Street Store: t.ly/mu01T
- Work Sharp, which makes sharpening products that are fast, easy to use and work every time. Find their products on the Milk Street Store and use code SHARPSMART for 10% off: t.ly/SSsSz
- Wulf’s Fish and Savenor’s Market. Together, Wulf’s and Savenor’s provide premium seafood and gourmet meat to chefs and home cooks across the country. Use code MILKSTREET for 20% off orders from Wulf’s (t.ly/REVSO) and Savenor’s (t.ly/CRwjA).
Our small-group Workshops are capped at just 25 attendees and are distinct from our livestream Classes. As such, they are NOT included with Insider membership.
Want to give this class as a gift? You can purchase gift cards here.
Immediately after registering, you will get a confirmation email that contains the Zoom meeting log-in information. One week prior to the class (or within 48 hours, if you register less than one week in advance), you will receive instructions on how to prepare ingredients and equipment in order to cook along with us.
After class, you will receive a recording of the event, as well as a packet with recipes and resources that we discuss during the event. If you have any questions about this class, please don't hesitate to get in touch via cookingschool@177milkstreet.com.
This event has limited spots, and you must register in advance via Eventbrite. One sign-up covers one device. Closed Captioning is available for this event.
Payments for Milk Street livestream workshops are non-refundable. If you find yourself unable to attend, you may transfer the ticket to someone else, but we are unable to refund fees and all payments are final.
Proceeds from live stream cooking classes and workshops support Milk Street's non-profit work with The Big Sisters Association of Great Boston, The Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester, and other partners.
Bonus: All attendees of this class will receive a one-time 20% off coupon to the Milk Street Store after class.
