Author: Sarah Congleton
Planning Unit: Montgomery County CES
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Plan of Work: Family Resource Management
Outcome: Long-Term Outcome
In 2023, the Cooperative Extension Service noticed an increased curiosity community wide regarding Homesteading, specifically bread making. There are a lot of resources available online that pertain to bread making, however not many are researched based.
In order to address this growing concern, the Family and Consumer Sciences Agent offered a bread making class for beginner bakers. The class addressed history of baking, necessary baking tools, flour proteins, gluten/leaveners, and baking time and temperatures. This was a hands-on program, so participants were able to make their own sandwich bread. There were 60 individuals who registered, but it was separated into 6 classes making it 10 people per class.
Overall, there were 5 people who learned about bread making. 100% of participants learned something new and feels more comfortable making bread at home. Not only did they acquire a new skill, but will ultimately save money at the grocery store by being able to successfully make their own bread.
Heart Healthy Lunch and Learn Program60% of Martin Countys population have been diagnosed with heart... Read More
According to US Census estimates for 2016, an estimate of 3,993 residents of Martin County lived in ... Read More
According to the U. S. Department of Commerce, Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) occupa... Read More
The 4-H program has a long history of emphasizing record-keeping allowing youth to reflect on the im... Read More