Name: The Soul of Panettone – Mastering Sourdough for Italy’s Regal Bread
Start: 2025-07-25T08:30:00-0400
End: 2025-07-25T09:30:00-0400

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Friday July 25, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

Skowhegan Center for Entrepreneurship

Dive into the delicate art of lievito madre, the natural sourdough starter behind the elusive, cloud-like Panettone. In this deep-dive session, French baker Romain Dufour will guide you through the craft of cultivating, maintaining, and training this unique stiff starter — the beating heart of one of the world’s most challenging and rewarding pastries.
🔸 Understand the structure and rhythm of lievito madre
🔸 Learn the feeding, tying, and temperature control techniques
Whether you're a seasoned baker or a curious artisan, this is your chance to unlock the secrets of sourdough in its most elegant form.

Speakers

Romain Dufour

Baker

Romain Dufour knew from a young age he wanted to be a baker, inspired by his uncle who owned a bakery near Bourges, France. After two years apprenticing there, Romain's passion for baking led him to seek new challenges. He studied at the Ecole de Boulangerie et de Patisserie de Paris... Read More →

Friday July 25, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Skowhegan Center for Entrepreneurship 181 Water St, Skowhegan, ME 04976

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