Allerton Park & Retreat Center

All Skill Levels (ages 15+)  

Make your own delicious, flaky creations at Whole Grain Pie Dough Workshop on Sunday, Nov.1 from 2-5 p.m. in the Mansion Kitchen.  

During this workshop instructor Hannah Fink will teach how to make a flaky, buttery pie crust using locally grown wheat from Janie’s Mill. Participants will work with whole grains for a flavorful and nutritious bite. Class time will allow each student to create pie dough to bring home with them as well as work with pre-made pie dough to showcase several ways to build sweet and savory treats for the upcoming season of feasts. We will utilize local and seasonal fruit and produce. Best of all, participants will snack and enjoy each other’s company!  

$85/person*. Registration closes Oct. 18 or when the capacity is reached. All sales are final.  

*Students should wear clothes suitable for getting flour on. Students should bring a rolling pie and their favorite pie recipe to share.  

Learn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email owarren@illinois.edu. 

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About the instructor 

Hannah Fink, a baker and local food enthusiast, started Tooth Butter Bakery locally in Urbana, IL. The bakery started as a cottage bakery, moved to a commercial space in downtown last year after several years of operation, and currently is dormant, waiting for its next configuration as Hannah is off on maternity leave with her second child. She revels in naturally leavened bread and quality pastries, with a focus on organic, whole grains, mostly stone-milled and local from Janie’s Mill in Ashkum, IL. She hopes to be a positive force in our community and centralizes her work on participating in our local food systems. Hannah has been baking bread for nearly 10 years and has been supported over the years by many mentors and inspirations, she is looking to pass on the knowledge she has gained and continue this pass-down wisdom. Bread and grains are a staple in our community, teaching the skills of baking help preserve their heritage.