About This Class

Step into the world of festive baking, taught by guest chef Rachel Pinnock. This delightful full day course is perfect for those who want to create an array of impressive holiday desserts that capture the essence of the season. Whether you're looking to enhance your holiday table or gift exquisite homemade treats, this class offers a diverse menu of traditional and modern recipes from around the world. Join us in this full day hands-on workshop where Chef Rachel Pinnock will share her expertise and guide you through each recipe, ensuring you leave with a collection of beautifully crafted sweets that are sure to become family favorites! What you will be making: • Eggnog Custard Tart: Learn to create a smooth and creamy custard tart infused with the classic holiday flavors of eggnog, nestled in a perfectly baked crust. • Panettone: Master the art of baking this traditional Italian sweet bread, rich with dried fruits and a light, airy texture. • Stollen Wreath: Discover how to make a festive German stollen shaped into a beautiful wreath, filled with marzipan and dried fruits, and dusted with powdered sugar. • Panforte: Create this dense and chewy Italian confection, packed with nuts, dried fruits, and spices, offering a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. Techniques learnt: • Custard making: Perfect the techniques for creating a smooth and flavorful eggnog custard, ensuring a silky texture and rich taste. • Yeast bread baking: Gain skills in working with enriched doughs, learning how to achieve the perfect rise and texture in traditional holiday breads like panettone and stollen. • Shaping and decorating: Learn to shape and decorate your baked goods to make them visually stunning, from a beautifully braided stollen wreath to a well-presented tart. • Confectionery skills: Master the art of making panforte, understanding the balance of ingredients and techniques needed to create this timeless Italian treat. Everything that you prepare will be either enjoyed during the class or taken home. We aim to minimize single-use containers; please bring boxes or tins to transport your festive desserts. Don’t miss this special opportunity to learn from Chef Rachel Pinnock and elevate your holiday baking to new heights! UPCOMING DATES 2024 Sunday 1st December Saturday 21st December