St. Mary's Holy Dormition

Orthodox Church – Calhan, CO

Prosphora Baking Clinic

Prosphora Baking Clinic

March 9, 2024 · Holy Theophany Orthodox Church

March 9, 2024 · Holy Theophany Orthodox Church

Parish youth attended a prosphora baking clinic held by our sister parish Holy Theophany and hosted by Dan C. The kids had a great time learning the prayerful process of prosphora baking!

The prosphora stamp, a hand-carved wooden stamp.
The prosphora stamp, a hand-carved wooden stamp.
After stamping the formed loaf, a toothpick is used to poke holes around the stamp area so it does not deform when baking.
After stamping the formed loaf, a toothpick is used to poke holes around the stamp area so it does not deform when baking.
Rolling out the dough to be cut.
Rolling out the dough to be cut.
Mixing the dough.
Mixing the dough.
Preparing the oven.
Preparing the oven.
Removing the prosphora breads from the oven.
Removing the prosphora breads from the oven.
Parchment paper is placed over the prosphora when baking to control browning.
Parchment paper is placed over the prosphora when baking to control browning.
A cutting and stamping session for the smaller loaves.
A cutting and stamping session for the smaller loaves.
Well formed prosphora!
Well formed prosphora!
Dan C. checks the internal temperature of the prosphora to ensure it is cooked through.
Dan C. checks the internal temperature of the prosphora to ensure it is cooked through.
Prayerful work!
Prayerful work!
Many hands makes light work.
Many hands makes light work.
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