Instructor: Lori Miller
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Biography: Lori Miller grew up in rural Iowa and landed in beautiful Bend, Oregon, in 2015 after retiring from a 25-year professional career. Inpursuit of her passion for baking, Lori graduated from the Baking& Pastry Program at the Cascade Culinary Institute (CCI).Having the opportunity to attend this program in her "backyard"was literally a dream come true! Lori is a substitute Baking &Pastry Instructor for CCI, in addition to teaching CommunityEducation classes for baking enthusiasts of all ages. Lori alsoworks as a baker for Mill Fire Baking, specializing in artisanbread production and fresh-milled bakery items. She remainsengaged in her community by volunteering for a variety ofculinary events and enjoys working at local farmers' markets. |
Classes by this instructor
Baking: All Things Sourdough
Sourdough is the way to go! Baking with a sourdough starter does not have to be intimidating, it can be fun and easy. In this four class series, you will learn to make and maintain a sourdough starter. We will use that starter to make easy sourdough recipes that elevate your baked goods with flavor and nutrition: Marionberry scones, cinnamon rolls, pretzels, and everyday loaf bread. Explore the endless alternatives to "artisan" bread! Each week, please bring a reusable container from home to transport your baked goods in.
February 7, 2026 to March 21, 2026 | 9:00am-1:00pm PST | Bend
Baking: Sourdough Made Simple - Artisan Bread for Beginners
In this two-day beginner's workshop, you'll discover the art of baking artisan bread with a sourdough starter. Learn the fundamentals of sourdough; from keeping your starter alive and thriving to understanding why each of the 12 steps of bread baking matters. Through hands-on practice, you'll mix, fold, ferment, shape, proof, score, and bake loaves that are as beautiful as they are delicious and nutritious. Perfect for beginners ready to dive into the world of sourdough!
April 18-19, 2026 | 9:00am-3:30pm PDT | Bend
Baking: The Art of Layer Cakes - Buttercream and Ganache Edition
Take your cake skills to the next level in this two-day intermediate workshop! You'll bake a rich three-layer cake completely from scratch and transform it with elegant buttercream icing, flavorful fillings, and a glossy chocolate ganache drip. Along the way, you'll learn how to build and level cake layers, pair complementary flavors, and achieve that perfectly smooth buttercream finish. We'll also dive into decorating techniques, from drip effects to piping, so you can give your cake a polished, professional look that's as stunning as it is delicious.
May 16-17, 2026 | 10:00am-2:00pm PDT | Bend