Cake Science: How to Bake a Better Cake
Science and baking go hand-in-hand, so we’ve invited Chef Alyssa Janco to The Book Kitchen to explore the “why” behind every step and ingredient in a cake recipe through a […]
Science and baking go hand-in-hand, so we’ve invited Chef Alyssa Janco to The Book Kitchen to explore the “why” behind every step and ingredient in a cake recipe through a […]
Join Pastry Chef Alissa Wallers for a hands-on cupcake decorating class! Learn the skill of piping buttercream flowers to create stunning cupcake centerpieces. In this class, you’ll master the use of a piping bag with various tips to craft an array of succulents, including cacti and flowers—all made with colored buttercream. Each participant will take […]
This class focuses on the core techniques to produce high-quality ice cream from scratch - and at home. We will demonstrate how to build a properly balanced ice cream base, including the correct ratios of dairy, sugar, and egg yolks, and explain how each ingredient contributes to texture, stability, and flavor. Participants will learn key […]
If you’ve seen The Great British Bake Off, you know all about pâte à choux! Learn the fundamentals of pâte à choux in this hands-on pastry class. Participants will mix, pipe, and bake classic cream puffs while focusing on technique, structure, and proper baking. The class will cover filling methods, temperature considerations, and make-ahead tips […]
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the step-by-step process for making rustic fruit galettes, French-style pies from start to finish. We’ll cover a unique technique for mixing dough by hand, using a recipe from the cookbook, Tartine. We’ll cover how to prepare the seasonal fruit filling, and demonstrate proper rolling, filling, and shaping a free-form […]
Join our September Mastering Skills Series and build your piping skills from the basics to more advanced techniques. Practice creating borders, swirls, spirals, and decorative details, like brush embroidery, using […]