Learn to bake French Croissant with a Pastry Chef

Paris, Île-de-France (132)

Summary

-%20Sample%20 Learn to Bake French Croissant with a Pastry Chef Croissants are one of the most popular pastries in France. They are made from a dough that is folded over several times, then rolled out and shaped into a long, thin tube. The dough is then filled with a variety of ingredients, such as butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. The croissant is then baked until it is golden brown and crispy. If you want to learn to make croissants, you will need to first learn how to make a dough. This dough is very simple to make and can be made in just a few minutes. You will need flour, sugar, butter, and eggs. You will also need to add some salt, if desired. Once you have the ingredients ready, you will need to mix them together until they are well combined. Then, you will need to start to form the dough into a ball. You will need to place the dough on a floured surface and knead it for about 10 minutes. Once the dough is ready, you will need to roll it out into a long, thin tube. You will need to be careful not to over-knead the dough, or it will become tough. Once the dough is rolled out, you will need to shape it into a croissant shape. You will need to use a floured rolling pin to roll the dough out into a thin sheet. Then, you will need to use a sharp knife to cut the dough into croissant shapes. Once the dough is cut, you will need to place them on a floured surface. You will then need to brush the croissants with some egg wash. This will help to give the croissants a nice golden color. You will then need to place the croissants in a preheated oven and bake them for about 20 minutes. Once


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Learn to bake French Croissant with a Pastry Chef

It all starts with a warm cup of tea or coffee before jumping right into the crafting of your own Croissant and pain au chocolat (or chocolate croissant) and one mystery confection! Small groups of 8 allow the chef to follow closely how you learn new skills and knowledge. First, discover the equipment, the ingredients, and the theory behind the making of the croissant. You will be making it from scratch with quality ingredients we selected from our local producers. Then kneading the predough is where it all begins. You will provide the last ingredient with the rolling pin as you roll out the finished dough from which you will shape your own pastries! Time will do the rest while they rest and bake. It all ends well with the tasting of what you have baked and the always instructive chat about your trip to Paris. We, as chefs, are very happy to give you our culinary advice, recommendations, and opinions and also learn from you. Don’t forget to take away the leftovers!

What's included

Below are items that the provider has stated are included with Learn to bake French Croissant with a Pastry Chef at no additional cost

  • Adapted health and safety equipment: face masks and hand solution
  • Tasting of the baked good and taking away all produces
  • Hot and cold beverages throughout the workshop
  • Illustrated booklet of the recipe

What's NOT included

Below are items that the tour provider of Learn to bake French Croissant with a Pastry Chef has stated that may cost an additional fee if desired.


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Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travellers
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons