Overview

Step into the aromatic world of a traditional French patisserie and master the beautiful, buttery art of the perfect croissant. Guided by master pastry chef Joël Barda - who brings over 30 years of industry experience, including five years teaching at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu - this immersive, hands-on masterclass breaks down the science and technique behind laminated dough. You won't just follow a recipe; you will learn the "why" behind every step. Side-by-side with Joël, you will learn to roll, fold, and sculpt flawless, flaky layers. From traditional croissants to pain au chocolat and danishes, you will gain the skills and confidence needed to banish heavy, dense dough and successfully recreate bakery-quality French pastries in your own home oven. In this class, you will learn how to: 🥣 Prepare the Dough 🧈 Incorporate the Butter 📐 Give the right number of turns to get a flaky pastry 🔪 Roll and cut the croissant dough 🔥 Roll croissant, proofing and baking 🍫 Learn to make a selection of croissants products such as chocolate croissants, danish pastries, almond croissant and other goods While the croissants are proofing, we offer an initiation to puff pastry. At the end of the class, take your products home to enjoy with your family and friends. And don't forget to bring your camera!