Learn how to understand and control the pastry making process instead of just using the recipes! An introduction to many of the basic techniques necessary to make delicious pastries. This course covers creaming, blending, scones, pie dough, pate a choux, angel food cake, and custards. Hands-on: cookies, muffins, scones, cheese cake.

Learn a variety of cake mixing methods, creams, and fillings to make a beautiful layer cake, as well as how to troubleshoot problems. Hands-on: Carrot cake, black forest cake, opera.

The interest in laminated dough such as Croissant, Danish and Brioche is rising considerably and the quality of Viennoiserie in America is finally starting to catch up to the quality of well-crafted artisan breads.

In this course, you will learn to make a variety of pies from scratch. The first day focuses on the how to prepare pie dough. The class will discuss ingredient selections and proper mixing methods. Students will roll and line your own pie shells. We will also show you how to prepare a variety of […]

Learn to make a wide variety of tarts in this 3-day workshop. The first day focuses on learning about different types of tarts and tart doughs. You will be making several types of tart doughs, with various compositions and product characteristics, such as texture and sweetness.  On the second and the third day, you will […]

Pate a Choux is a versatile base used to create a number of pastries.  Its formulation is rather simple, yet there are many tips and critical points throughout the making process. In this 2-day workshop, you will learn how to properly prepare pate a choux, make many fillings and topping options, and learn helpful tips […]