Five Day Parisian Masterclass

Welcome to Le Dolci's exclusive 5-day Parisian Baking Series, where the aroma of freshly baked pastries meets the elegance of French culinary tradition. This hands-on course is designed to immerse you in the art of French pastry making under the expert guidance of our professional chefs.

This class is perfect for absolute beginners! This is a 5 day course running for 5 hours each day with a half hour lunch

Day 1: Classic Tarts Kickstart your journey into the world of French pastries by mastering the art of crafting classic tarts. From the buttery crust to the luscious fillings, learn the techniques to create stunning fruit tarts, decadent chocolate tarts, and more.

Day 2: Laminated Pastries Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the delicate world of laminated pastries. Under the watchful eye of our chef, you'll learn the precise layering and folding techniques required to create flaky croissants, buttery pain au chocolat, and other delightful treats.

Day 3: Enriched Doughs Discover the secrets behind the rich and indulgent world of enriched doughs. From the light and airy brioche to the decadent babka, master the techniques to achieve perfect texture and flavor in every bite.

Day 4: Choux Pastry Explore the versatility of simple doughs and the magic of choux pastry. From traditional éclairs to delicate cream puffs, learn how to pipe, fill, and decorate these iconic French delicacies with finesse.

Day 5: Macarons and Sweet Soufflés Conclude your Parisienne baking adventure by mastering the art of macarons and sweet soufflés. Delve into the intricacies of macaronage as you create perfectly smooth and delicate macaron shells and a seasonal filling, and discover the secrets to achieving lofty, heavenly soufflés every time.

Throughout the series, you'll not only hone your practical skills but also gain a deeper understanding of the theory behind French pastry making. Get ready to indulge your senses and elevate your baking game to new heights with Le Dolci's Parisienne Baking Series. Sign up now and embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Paris without leaving the comfort of our culinary classroom.

Skill Focus:

• Tart pastry:  line, bake and fill a tart whether it is chocolate or fruit

• Master enriched doughs 

• Learn to Laminate croissant doughs

• Custard: learn the difference between the classic creme pat to creme mousseline and creme diplomat

• Choux pastry and coquelin: discover correct methods of making choux pastry, piping eclairs and profiteroles. 

• Basic to advanced bread doughs: Focaccia and Brioche

• Classic Macarons: master the art of perfecting the shell, the feet, the rise and the fill

Pictures are for display purposes only. Your teacher will talk you through design elements in any picture shown, but for efficient running of this class, you will be guided by her in terms of design.

All ingredients and equipment, including transport boxes, for your cake course are provided, you do not need to bring anything with you. The teacher will ensure that you work at a pace suitable for you. 

If you would like, you can bring a large bag to carry your cake(s) home. We provide sturdy cardboard boxes, but you may find it easier to carry your cake(s) in a reusable tote bag especially if taking public transit to class.