FEATURE Dough Devotee From the meditative rhythm of kneading to the small thrill of seeing that yes, your dough ball has indeed doubled in size, it’s no wonder #stressbaking took off in popularity. Elevate your latest skills with an in-person or virtual class by Vituperio Artisan Breads & Studio in Lansdale where the curriculum could cover anything from croissants to sourdough. At the oldest pretzel bakery in America (that’s 161 years), Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery in Lititz offers a behind-the-scenes tour to see how bakers hand-twist old-fashioned pretzels, plus a lesson in pretzel-twisting using a modeling dough mixture. Continue your culinary journey as you taste-test your way through just-baked breads at artisanal bakeries such as the family-owned Ric’s Bread in Lancaster or Five Points Artisan Bakeshop in Pittsburgh. High Street Philly in Philadelphia not only offers a lineup of specialty breads but also gourmet sandwiches, pizzas, and pasta. Discover even more freshly baked stops on Baked: A Bread Trail . See the stops at visitPA.com/trip/ baked-bread-trail . High Street Philly Philadelphia Touchstone Center for Crafts Farmington Art Aficionado Nothing soothes the soul like creative expression through art. If you passed the time creating new pieces during the pandemic, refill your well of artistic inspiration at art galleries, museums, and workshops across the state. Trade ideas with fellow artists at the Pajama Factory in Williamsport, a hub of more than 130 artists, makers, designers, and visionaries with their own workshops and galleries. At Farmington’s Touchstone Center for Crafts , celebrating 50 years, one can peruse the exhibitions in the gallery space and learn some hands-on skills with one of the workshops covering everything from metalsmithing to ceramics. On the first Friday of each month, visit Bethlehem’s Banana Factory Arts Center to explore galleries and open studios, as well as to watch glassblowing demonstrations. And then explore the extensive collections of impressionist and post-impressionist art at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, where a guided tour will impart an even greater understanding of these immortal works by master artists. 54 visitPA.com TOP TO BOTTOM: J. FUSCO FOR VISIT PHILADELPHIA®; GO LAUREL HIGHLANDS/LAUREL HIGHLANDS VISITORS BUREAU
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