French Pastry Masterclass

Course Outline

Day 1: The Foundations of French Pastry

• Croissants
  • Master lamination techniques for buttery, flaky croissants.
  • Learn about proofing, shaping, and achieving the perfect golden crust.
• Pain Suisse
  • Make the indulgent custard and chocolate-filled pastry from scratch.
  • Tips for creating the perfect dough and even filling distribution.
• Palmiers
  • Craft crispy, caramelized palmiers using puff pastry.
  • Explore variations with sweet and savory fillings.

Day 2: Choux Pastry & Brioche Creations

• Éclairs & Paris-Brest
  • Learn to make choux pastry for éclairs and Paris-Brest.
  • Tips for piping, filling, and glazing for a professional finish.
• Brioche & Kolache
  • Bake rich, tender brioche and learn its versatile uses.
  • Create kolache with perfectly filled centers.
• Cinnamon Buns
  • Add a touch of sweetness to the class with fluffy cinnamon buns.
  • Learn techniques for shaping and glazing.

Day 3: The Art of Macarons & Final Techniques

• Macarons
  • Master the intricate process of making macarons, including mixing, piping, and baking.
  • Learn about flavoring and filling with ganaches, curds, and buttercreams.
• Finishing Techniques
  • Decorate your pastries with finesse using glazes, drizzles, and garnishes.
  • Explore ways to enhance presentation for a patisserie-style finish.
• Troubleshooting & Perfecting
  • Tips for common pastry challenges, from collapsing choux to uneven macarons.
  • Hands-on guidance to refine your techniques.

What You’ll Learn

• The fundamentals of lamination for croissants and pain suisse.
• How to create perfectly crisp and airy choux pastry for éclairs and Paris-Brest.
• Techniques for making tender brioche, kolache, and cinnamon buns.
• The delicate art of macaron preparation, including troubleshooting tips.
• Professional finishing techniques to make your pastries look and taste incredible.

What’s Included

• All ingredients, tools, and equipment are provided.
• Recipe booklet with detailed instructions and tips.
• A selection of your pastries to take home.
• Personalized guidance from an experienced pastry chef.

Who Should Attend?

This masterclass is perfect for bakers of all skill levels who want to delve into French pastry. Whether you’re pursuing a career in patisserie or simply want to impress friends and family, this course will provide you with the techniques to succeed.

Why Take This Class?

Immerse yourself in the art of French patisserie and elevate your baking skills to a professional level. By the end of this 3-day masterclass, you’ll have a repertoire of classic French pastries, the knowledge to troubleshoot common issues, and the confidence to recreate these masterpieces in your own kitchen.

Sign up today and bring the elegance of French baking into your life