
French Pastry Fundamentals
Dive into the world of French pastry and master classics like croissants, éclairs, and choux pastry. You'll learn authentic techniques from our expert pastry chef while discovering the secrets behind perfect lamination.
Dive into the world of French pastry and master classics like croissants, éclairs, and choux pastry. You'll learn authentic techniques from our expert pastry chef while discovering the secrets behind perfect lamination.
Create stunning wedding cakes from concept to completion. This course covers fondant techniques, sugar flowers, tiered cake construction, and contemporary design approaches that'll set your creations apart.
From bean to bonbon, explore the fascinating world of fine chocolate. You'll learn tempering, molding, ganache formulation, and decoration techniques to create professional-quality truffles and chocolate sculptures.
Head Pastry Chef
After training in Paris and working at Michelin-starred restaurants for over a decade, Michael brings his passion for French pastry to our kitchen. His philosophy? "Precision matters, but having fun matters more."
Master Baker
Daniel's journey with bread began 15 years ago in a tiny bakery in San Francisco. Now, he's known for his innovative approach to traditional techniques and his uncanny ability to make sourdough approachable for beginners.
Learn to create and maintain your own sourdough starter, understand fermentation, and bake exceptional loaves with open crumb and crispy crust. We'll cover country loaves, focaccia, and specialty breads.
Explore Italy's rich baking traditions from crusty ciabatta to delicate cannoli. This course bridges the gap between sweet and savory with focaccia, pizza dough, pandoro, and regional specialties.
Master the art of gluten-free baking without compromising on taste or texture. From bread to cookies and cakes, you'll learn to work with alternative flours and achieve results that everyone will enjoy.
Get ready for the holiday season with our most popular course! You'll master festive classics like gingerbread houses, Christmas cookies, Bûche de Noël, and showstopping centerpieces. Perfect for home bakers looking to create memorable holiday traditions.