Paris: Croissant Baking Class with a Chef

Paris: Croissant Baking Class with a Chef

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Indulge in a hands-on journey through the delicate layers of perfection. Learn the secrets to shaping, proofing, and baking flaky delights with expert guidance and insights from your personal chef.

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Highlights

Learn from seasoned pastry chef, gaining unique insights
Enjoy an intimate setting for personalized guidance from Chef Léo
Take the opportunity to acquire skills beyond ordinary baking classes
Discover the emphasis on hands-on learning for immersive experience
Balance technique and theory for comprehensive understanding

Description

Welcome to the enchanting world of croissant baking. Step into the cosy bakery kitchen, where the air is filled with the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked pastries, setting the stage for an unforgettable culinary journey. Your guide for this delectable adventure is none other than Chef Léo, a maestro in the art of French pastry. Gather around the workstation, and the chef will expertly guide you through each step of the process, from preparing the delicate dough to mastering the precise folding techniques that yield the signature flaky layers. With attentive guidance, feel your skills evolving with each knead and fold, gaining confidence in your ability to create croissants worthy of a Parisian patisserie. As the dough rests and rises, you will learn some insights into the science behind the perfect croissant. From the importance of butter quality to the nuances of proofing, gain a deeper understanding of the craftsmanship involved in achieving optimal texture and flavour. Let your questions flow freely as you soak in the chef's wealth of knowledge, and absorb every detail. With the dough ready, it's time to shape your creations. Under the Chef's watchful eye, carefully cut, roll, and shape the dough into classic crescents, ensuring each one is a masterpiece in its own right. With each twist and turn, you feel a sense of accomplishment, knowing you're on the path to croissant perfection. Amidst shared smiles of satisfaction, hear final words of wisdom, ensuring you depart not only with a belly full of croissants but also with the knowledge and confidence to recreate them at home. As you bid farewell to your fellow participants and the chef, you carry with you not just a recipe, but a newfound passion for the art of croissant baking. Enhance your experience with our exclusive Bi-color Croissant Baking Class option on selected days. Learn the art of seamlessly incorporating vibrant colors into your croissant dough. Perfect for seasoned bakers or enthusiasts looking to add flair to their creations.

Includes

Expert guidance from Chef Léo throughout the class All necessary ingredients for crafting your own croissants Bi-colour croissant ingredients and class (if option selected) Access to professional-grade kitchen equipment and tools Recipe to take home for future reference Ample sampling of freshly baked croissants during the class from the ones you made Insights into the history and science of croissant-making Personalized tips and tricks for achieving perfect results

Important Information

Croissant making needs physical strength to roll out the dough hence it has an age requirement. Children under the age of 17 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult