The Art of French Pastry: Houston

About this event

⭐ French Pastry Workshop: Pâte à Choux & Éclairs is a hands-on culinary class where you'll master classic French pastry dough, elegant éclairs, and light cream puffs. By the end of class, you will understand the fundamentals of one of France's most versatile pastry techniques and head home with beautiful handmade pastries, new baking skills, and recipes to recreate these bakery classics in your own kitchen.

Highlights

🧑🍳 Master the fundamentals of classic French pâte à choux dough step-by-step

🧁 Practice piping professional éclairs and cream puff shells with expert chef guidance

🍫 Learn to prepare delicious fillings and glazes to assemble and enjoy your handmade treats

General Info

📅 Dates and times: Select your preferred date and time directly in the ticket selector

⏳ Duration: Approx. 2 hours

📍 Location: Please check your ticket details for the exact venue address

👤 Age requirement: 21+ only

♿ Accessibility: Please contact the venue directly for specific accessibility accommodations

Description

Discover the magic of Pâte à Choux, the classic French pastry dough behind bakery favorites like elegant éclairs and light, airy cream puffs (profiteroles)! In this fun, hands-on workshop, you will learn the techniques that make this versatile dough a staple of French pastry. Whether you are a complete beginner or an enthusiastic home baker, you will leave with the confidence to recreate these impressive treats in your own kitchen.

What You will Learn:

- Mix & Whisk: Learn the step-by-step method for making perfectly smooth pâte à choux dough and discover the key techniques that ensure success every time.

- Pipe Like a Pro: Practice piping classic shapes, from long, elegant éclairs to perfectly round cream puff shells, with guidance from our chef.

- Fill & Decorate: While the pastries bake, Chef Matt will demonstrate how to prepare delicious fillings and glazes for you to use as you assemble your own éclairs and cream puffs to enjoy.

No experience is required! All equipment and ingredients are provided. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in. You will be seated with your booking party and share equipment and ingredients. Drinks are not included in the ticket price but will be available for purchase at the venue; outside beverages are not permitted.

From CocuSocial (DC)