Guests of the class got to enjoy the finished product at The Proof. (Photos by Lily Higgins/Carolina News & Reporter)

Our Daily Bread SC taught a hands-on bread-making class as a part of this year’s Columbia Food and Wine Festival.

The Wednesday event let attendees spend time with homemade pizza dough experts Tracey and Danny Katsikis of Our Daily Bread SC. Participants got to make the dough, craft and decorate their pizzas, watch them bake and enjoy the product. Guests could sip on wine while enjoying the atmosphere. 

Our Daily Bread SC is a Columbia-based husband-and-wife team passionate about providing clean, honest food. 

“We try and stay as organic and natural as possible,” Tracey Katsikis said. “We stay away from additives and preservatives, food colorings, artificial flavors and such. It is a passion for us. We want to give people healthy, clean food.”

The breadmaking class was the first time Our Daily Bread SC has taught a hands-on experience. 

“It is definitely a learning experience for myself, because I never really had to teach anyone to make anything like that,” Tracey said. “It is great just seeing everybody super happy with everything, enjoying having a great time.” 

Columbia local Erika Wyar came to the event to learn as a beginner baker. 

“The experience has been incredible,” Wyar said. “The people hosting have been very helpful. It has been a very unique and fun experience to do in our backyard.” 

Knead to Know: Breadmaking 101 was just one event offered through the Columbia Food and Wine Festival. The festival is a five-day long experience, spanning April 22-27, dedicated to highlighting the culinary excellence of Columbia. 

“It just brings such a great level of diversity and is so supportive of all the small businesses in the area,” Tracey said. 

Upcoming Columbia Food and Wine Festival events 

Other festival offerings:

The Vino & Vinyl experience, sponsored by Main Street District, is on tap Thursday. The event blends food, wine and music at Lula Drake Wine Parlor. Guests will enjoy Mission Grape wine and a four-course meal. Local DJ Preach Jacobs will provide music to set the intimate mood. 

The week continues with Soul of the South, A Gullah Experience on Friday at The Farm 1780. The dinner will celebrate the influence of Gullah on Southern cooking with the help of S.C. Chef Ambassador Chris Williams, Foodways Expert Amethyst Ganaway and Chef Instructor Kevin Mitchell from the Culinary Institute of Charleston. The experience will connect attendees to the rich Gullah culture and the history of the South. 

Ping Pong & Pasta at St. Andrews Park is next up, on April 26. Guests can participate in a ping pong tournament or cheer their friends on while enjoying pasta from Villa Tronco. The top three players will be awarded prizes. 

The whole week leads up to The Grand Tasting on Sunday at the Robert Mills Estate and Hampton Preston Mansion. More than 100 of Columbia’s restaurants, breweries and more come together to present a wide variety of food and drinks. The event also will feature live music throughout the day.

Tables at The Proof were adorned with finished pizzas and wine glasses by the end of the night.

Danny Katsikis of Our Daily Bread SC assisted guests in baking their pizzas. 

Abundant Graze provided a charcuterie spread for the event guests.

Participants chose from a variety of pizza toppings to decorate their personal pizzas.