Short pastry course

Gourmet

Duration: 3–4 hours
Headwear and aprons: provided by us
Limited number of participants (max. 6)
Please let us know about any allergies

Discover the art of traditional pastry making with an authentic experience in our hills. During this half-day course, held in an artisan pastry lab, you will be guided by a master pastry chef to the fundamentals of traditional pastry making, sharing professional techniques and some of the secrets of the trade.

You will get hands-on from the very beginning, learning how to prepare classics such as Pan di Spagna (Italian sponge cake) and pasta frolla (Italian sweet shortcrust pastry).

Each participant will make a special pastry creation to take home, with the guidance of the pastry chef.

At the end of the course, you will enjoy a tasting of the treats prepared together, as well as receive a small gift and a minibook of selected recipes to take home, so you can continue experimenting even after your trip.

Also suitable for seniors and people with disabilities

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