Starter your engines. Sourdough is soaring in popularity, according to Google Trends, and so is interest in making your own. And yes, it recently became more popular than it was in 2020.

If you’re among those baking some new habits into your life via flour and yeast, here are a few ways to get in on the action in Kansas City:

The Sourdough Spot hosts several classes per week for beginners who feel the knead to indulge their curiosity.
Join Executive Pastry Chef Catie Wiley at the Culinary Center of Kansas City for a hands-on dive into sourdough making.
Or make an evening of it with a private class in your own home, a service offered by Kansas City Sourdough Company. Talk about a cultured night-in.

For those who prefer their loaves made by an expert, there’s a bunch of spots around town to get your fill of doughy goodness. We’re fans of Fox and Bull's jalapeno sourdough, the convenient order-ahead service at Heirloom Bakery & Hearth, and the 120-hour fermented loaf at Lenexa's Three Bears Bakery.

Pro tip: If you’re picking up some tasty treats at any of Kansas City's bakeries, from our experience, the apron-laden are typically willing to offer some friendly advice for beginner bakers eager to learn more.

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