Pastry: Free Course
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Create a variety of pastries, from cookies to macarons and decorative pies.
Learn from Anna Gordon, founder of The Good Batch in New York; Damien Wager, UK-based macaron maestro; Antonio Bachour, celebrated as the World’s Best Pastry Chef; and Julie Jones, renowned for her decorative shortcrust creations. Through their expert guidance, you’ll acquire the skills to craft pastries that are as delightful to behold as they are to taste.
You’ll start with the beloved chocolate chip cookie, exploring techniques for achieving the perfect texture and flavor. Progressing to the delicate art of macarons, you’ll master the balance of crisp shells and luscious fillings. The course also covers the creation of classic scones and the art of decorative shortcrust pastry, enabling you to produce visually stunning pies. Each module is designed to build your skills and inspire your creativity in the pastry kitchen.
At the end of this online course you will be able to:
- Develop precision and creativity in pastry decoration.
- Gain confidence in executing complex pastry recipes.
- Enhance your ability to innovate within the realm of pastry arts.
Course Syllabus
Course Content
The fundamentals and intricacies of pastry making.
What you'll learn
Throughout this course, you’ll recreate signature pastries from internationally renowned chefs. Each recipe provides a unique learning opportunity and highlights essential pastry techniques:
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie, by Chef Anna Gordon: Learn the secrets to achieving the perfect balance of chewiness and crunch in this American favorite. This recipe is part of the course American Cookies.
Vegan chocolate macarons, by Chef Damien Wager: Discover how to make perfectly smooth and delicate vegan macarons, filled with rich chocolate ganache — no eggs required. This recipe is part of the course Macarons.
Scones with Mascarpone and Blueberry, by Chef Antonio Bachour: Discover how to create tender scones complemented by rich mascarpone and fresh blueberries. This recipe is part of the course Afternoon Tea Pastry.
Triangle Lattice Pie, by Chef Julie Jones: Explore the art of decorative pastry with this visually striking lattice pie design. This recipe is part of the course Decorative Shortcrust Pastry.
In this course, in addition to the recipes themselves, you will also learn various cooking techniques that will be useful on many occasions.
The techniques you will learn are:
- Creaming butter
- Piping macarons
- Whipping vegan meringue
- Cutting out scones
- Making compotes
- Creating a decorative lattice for pies
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What's included?
- 40 min of HD video (19 lessons)
- 4 recipes
- Recipe book
- 4 Quizzes
- Certificate
Available languages
- Español, English (VO)
- English, Español, Italiano (BETA), Français (BETA), Português (BETA), Deutsch (BETA)
Level
- Beginner
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