COURSES OFFERED BY PASTRY CRAFT

Ciabatta is a go-to hearth bread when baking at home. It's easy to get a near-artisan bakery result in your own oven with just a few simple techniques.

Take the mystery out of candy making at home! Learn the chocolate tempering process with a variety of chocolates. Chef Laurie will guide you through the simple technique and a little science, so that you can make beautiful chocolate barks garnished with dried fruits and nuts.

Ever followed a cake recipe's instructions and wondered why the author has asked you to mix the cake in that particular way? In this class, we'll discuss the various techniques to mixing cakes and the results of those mixing techniques.

This class takes the mystery out of a tender French cookie made with two simple doughs. Learn the simple steps of making chocolate and vanilla sablé cookies into beautiful spirals, checkerboards and stripes.

The French know how to do it! Learn to make these two pastries in an in-depth 2-day class. The first day we'll prepare the croissant and brioche doughs and spend some time discussing mixing techniques of yeasted doughs.

Frozen desserts are some of the easiest and most versatile treats you can make at home. From sweet and fruity sorbets, to icy crystals of granita, to smooth and creamy ice cream, these desserts can be used at any meal or occasion. You will learn the basics of making each of these frozen treats.

In deep winter, citrus abounds, along with pineapple and mango. Cooking fruit deepens flavor and changes texture, making it a delicious and often healthful way of eating fruits. Discover the simple techniques to poach, roast, braise, and sauté a variety of fruits.