Description   One of the most common issues with pies are a chewy dough that shrinks away from the sides and soggy bottoms. In this class students will learn how to make a quick style flaky pie dough that is perfectly crispy and does not shrink away from the sides. Learn to make pastry that can be used for a multitude of sweet and savoury pies.  You will also learn how to make the ideal fillings for pies and tarts. Students will leave with a perfect pie of their very own (note, due to time your pie will be taken to be baked at home). Best of all you will learn how to make the best pie that money can buy. Hands-on. Each participant will take home a pie of their own. You will receive course notes and recipes that will ensure future success. Dates: Saturday 7 October 2023 -

Description Constructing and Masking a cake looks easy, but ask any cake decorator and they will tell you that this is the most challenging aspect in all of cake decorating. In this class we aim to teach you the best  method for creating a flawless canvas for your cakes. In this class we will teach secrets to getting  a round cake with smooth sides and sharp corners. Soon you will master the art of  creating Picture worthy cakes. We will cover cake decorating fundamentals. Students will learn to cut, layer and mask their cakes to a professional standard. Our class covers: What types of cakes to use Suitable fillings for cakes . Levelling and torting cakes to get even layers Assembling cakes with butter-cream and fillings to achieve level cakes that are structurally sound. Smoothing and levelling cakes for a beautiful decorating canvas Simple but effective decorating techniques Included is

Description   To make cakes it is essential to learn how to make delicious fillings to go in between your cakes layers. Fillings and creams can not just taste good, they must also be of the correct consistency to make cakes that are structurally sound. In this class we will teach you how to make an American style buttercream that is light and fluffy, Italian Meringue butter-cream that is silky smooth and oh so delicious, Fruit curds and Chocolate Ganache. We share a lot of tips and tricks with you in this class. Demonstration only. Course notes and recipes are provided for future reference Time: 10:00 – 14:30 Cost: $145.00 Dates: 17 January 2024 Age: 14+