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.