3 hours @ £95

French Baking Class: Crust, Crunch & Golden Pastry

Join me for a three-hour immersion into the world of French baking! We’re going to have some "sticky fun" in the kitchen as we master the art of the perfect crust and the flakiest crumb.

The Bread: Cracking the Crust

We’ll start with the ultimate French icon: the Baguette. I’ll show you how to achieve that signature golden crunch and airy center. Then, we’ll move on to my personal favorite—Fougasse. Think of it as the artistic, leaf-shaped cousin of the baguette, generously stuffed with briny olives and brushed with fragrant olive oil.

The Pastry: The Magic of "Rough Puff"

Next, we’re diving into the world of laminated dough. I’m going to teach you my secret to a "Rough Puff" pastry. It’s buttery, flaky, and impressive, but far more user-friendly than traditional puff pastry! Once you master this technique, you’ll never go back to store-bought.

The Grand Finale: Sweet & Savoury Galettes

Using your handmade pastry, we will create two rustic, free-form galettes:

• The Apple Galette: A seasonal showstopper. When served warm with a dollop of vanilla ice cream, it is the undisputed king of desserts!

• The Savoury Galette: A delicious twist for lunch or dinner, topped with roasted seasonal vegetables and melty, artisanal cheese. Yummy!

What You’ll Take Home:

• Your freshly baked baguettes and fougasse.

• Two beautiful galettes (if you don't eat them all first!).

• The confidence to recreate French bakery magic in your own kitchen.