Agenda/ Breakout Sessions

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Breakout Classes & Workshops

Our breakout sessions are designed to give you hands-on, real-world skills you can immediately apply to your baking and business.

From foundational techniques to specialized skills, each session is led by experienced bakers and professionals who are actively working in the industry.

Breakout Session Schedule

Breakout sessions will run throughout the morning in designated time blocks.

Attendees have already selected their sessions in advance. Please review your personal schedule and plan accordingly, as some sessions may overlap with bakery tours.

Class Offerings & Instructors

Royal Icing Basics- 9-9:30am

Instructor: Logan – One Smart Cookie (SDBA President) 

Learn the foundations of working with royal icing, including consistency, control, and basic decorating techniques. This class is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to build confidence with sugar cookies and detailed designs.

Cake Pop Basics - 9:30-10am

Instructor: Karen Linn - Rustic Nook Bakery(SDBA Board Member)

Learn the fundamentals of making cake pops, including forming, dipping, and decorating. This session is perfect for adding a profitable, beginner-friendly product to your offerings.

Buttercream Basics- 9-10am

Instructor: Emily Studemann- Sugar Palace by Emily(SDBA Board Member)

This session focuses on essential buttercream techniques, including smooth finishes, piping basics, and creating clean, professional-looking cakes. A great class for refining your core decorating skills.

Baking Up Kolaches- 10:30-11am

Instructor: Chef Alex- Baking up a Storm(SDBA Board Member)

Dive into the process of creating kolaches, from dough preparation to filling and baking. This class highlights both technique and tradition, offering something unique to expand your menu.

Sourdough Roundtable- 11-11:30am

Instructor: Jordan Bourne– Bourne Family Bakery(SDBA Board Member)

An open-style discussion focused on sourdough baking, troubleshooting, and technique. Whether you're new to sourdough or experienced, this session allows for shared learning, questions, and real conversation.

What to Expect

Each breakout session is designed to be:

• Practical and easy to follow 
• Focused on real techniques used in today’s baking industry 
• Supportive for all skill levels 

These classes are an opportunity to not only learn, but to ask questions, connect, and grow your confidence.

Sioux Falls Food Tours (Bakery Tour Experience)- (9-10:30am & 10:30-12pm)

Hosted by: Sioux Falls Food Tours

Step outside the convention center and experience the local baking scene firsthand.

This guided bakery tour will take attendees to three different downtown Sioux Falls bakeries, offering a behind-the-scenes look at local operations, products, and environments. It’s a unique opportunity to explore how other bakeries function, gain inspiration, and connect with the broader baking community.

This experience is perfect for those looking to:

• See real bakery setups in action 
• Gain inspiration from established local businesses 
• Experience the Sioux Falls food scene in a hands-on way 

Please note: This session takes place during scheduled time blocks and may overlap with other breakout classes. Be sure to review your schedule and plan accordingly.