🥐FLAKY, BUTTERY & FABULOUS!
The Ultimate French Croissant Workshop
Ever wondered how French bakers create those shatteringly crisp, golden layers with a buttery, tender center? Now you can learn the secrets!
Join us for an unforgettable, hands-on French pastry adventure where you’ll step into the world of classic French baking and create beautiful, bakery-quality croissants completely from scratch.
Under the guidance of our pastry chef, you’ll learn the art and science behind laminated dough—from mixing and developing the dough to creating the perfect butter block, mastering the folds, shaping beautiful croissants, and achieving that signature golden-brown finish.
This isn’t a demonstration where you simply watch the chef work. You’ll be rolling, folding, shaping, proofing, and baking! 👩🍳🥐
And, of course, you’ll get to enjoy the delicious pastries you create!
🥐 THE CROISSANT EXPERIENCE
Classic French Butter Croissants
Learn to create the ultimate traditional croissant with:
✨ Crisp, golden exterior
🧈 Rich European-style butter
🥐 Dozens of delicate flaky layers
☁️ Light, airy interior & Classic French flavor
Pain au Chocolat
Create the beloved French chocolate pastry using beautifully laminated dough wrapped around premium chocolate batons.
Crispy. Buttery. Chocolatey. Absolutely irresistible. 🍫🥐
Almond & Raspberry Croissants
A luxurious twist on the classic croissant featuring:
- Almond Cream
- Raspberry Preserves
- Toasted Sliced Almonds
- Powdered Sugar
A perfect combination of buttery, nutty, tart, and sweet.
👩🍳 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
🧈 The Butter Block – How to prepare and shape butter for successful lamination.
🌾 Building the Dough – Learn how flour, yeast, hydration, salt, sugar, and butter work together.
📐 The Art of Lamination – Master rolling and folding techniques to create those signature layers.
🥐 Shaping Croissants – Learn how to properly cut, roll, and shape classic croissants and other laminated pastries.
⏰ Proofing & Fermentation – Understand how temperature and time affect flavor, texture, and rise.
🔥 Baking for Maximum Flakiness – Learn how to achieve the perfect color, crispness, lift, and honeycomb interior.
👀 Reading the Dough – Learn how to recognize when your dough is too warm, too cold, overworked, under-proofed, or ready for the oven.
🍫 Working with Fillings – Learn how to properly incorporate chocolate, almond cream, fruit, and other fillings without compromising the layers.
✨ Professional Finishing Techniques – Egg washing, shaping, baking, and presentation techniques used in professional pastry kitchens.
🥐 HANDS-ON FROM START TO FINISH
This is your opportunity to get your hands in the dough!
You’ll: Mix → Roll → Laminate → Fold → Chill → Shape → Proof → Bake → EAT! 🎉
You’ll sample Chef Kaitlyn’s fresh-from-the-oven creations in class (yes, please!) and head home with your own handmade goodies—perfect for sharing, gifting, or savoring in secret. 😋
🎉 Class Vibes:
A delightful combo of demo and hands-on action, ideal for beginners and baking enthusiasts alike. Expect smiles, buttery fingers, and plenty of “Mmm” moments!
BON APPÉTIT!
Whether you’re an experienced baker or have always been intimidated by laminated dough, this class will give you the confidence to tackle one of the most iconic pastries in the world.
Come ready to roll up your sleeves, get buttery, make a mess, and have FUN!
You’ll leave with new skills, new confidence, and a box filled with incredible handmade French pastries. 🥐❤️