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Intermediate - Advanced Level
Advanced French Macarons - Mastering Delicate Perfection in 1 Week Welcome to a week of macaron magic! In our flexible, one-week format class, learners aged 13 and up are invited to embark on a delicious journey, uncovering the intricacies of perfecting these exquisite French treats. Whether you're an experienced baker or have dabbled in macaron making, this class is designed to quickly elevate your skills. Here's what you can expect from your one-week Advanced French Macarons experience: The Art of Macaron Perfection Discovering Flavor Fusion: Dive into the world of exciting flavor profiles, learning how to infuse unique and delightful tastes into your macaron shells and fillings. Mastering Meringue and Macaronage: Uncover the secrets of a perfect meringue. Macaronage – the delicate balance of folding and achieving that coveted macaron texture and shine. Advanced Techniques and Designs Decorative Designs: Elevate your macarons to a professional level with advanced decorating techniques, from elegant piping to eye-catching designs. Exquisite Fillings: Experiment with various fillings, from luscious ganaches to tantalizing curds, to create macarons that burst with flavor. Troubleshooting and Perfection Problem Solving: Learn to troubleshoot common macaron issues, ensuring consistent success every time you bake. Perfect Presentation: Explore presentation techniques to showcase your macarons as edible art, perfect for gifting or special occasions. Creating Show-Stoppers Macaron Masterpieces: Unleash your creativity and design your own macaron masterpieces, guided by expert tips and tricks. Class Benefits: Intensive Learning: Our one-week format offers a concentrated and immersive experience, allowing you to quickly elevate your macaron-making skills. Expert Guidance: While all class content is available immediately, our experienced chefs are available for support and guidance throughout the course, ready to provide feedback and answer your questions at any point in the week. __ Allergen and Kitchen Safety Statement: In our "Advanced French Macarons" class, we take both allergen concerns and kitchen safety seriously. Please be aware of the following: Allergens: Our class materials and recipes may include common allergens such as nuts, eggs, dairy, and gluten. It's essential to review the provided recipes and ingredient lists to ensure they align with your dietary restrictions or allergen concerns. If you have specific dietary needs, we recommend substituting ingredients accordingly to accommodate your requirements. Kitchen Safety: Supervision: Learners aged 13 and up are encouraged to have adult supervision, especially when using kitchen equipment and appliances, to ensure their safety. Proper Handling: Please exercise care when using kitchen tools, sharp objects, and hot surfaces. Make sure you understand the correct usage of equipment before proceeding. Cleanliness: Maintain a clean workspace throughout your macaron-making process to ensure food safety. Wash your hands thoroughly before handling ingredients. Allergen Cross-Contamination: If you or your family members have allergen concerns, please take extra precautions to prevent cross-contamination by thoroughly cleaning utensils and surfaces after use. Allergen Awareness: Communicate any known allergens to the household or anyone who might consume the macarons. Ingredient Awareness: Read ingredient labels carefully to verify the absence of allergens or cross-contamination in your chosen products. By adhering to these guidelines, you can create delicious macarons while prioritizing safety and allergen awareness in your kitchen. If you have any specific safety or allergen-related questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team for assistance and guidance. Your safety and satisfaction are our top priorities. (see additional categories below for more information.)
Learning Goals
Master Macaronage: Understand and practice the macaronage technique to achieve the perfect macaron texture and shine.
Flavor Exploration: Learn how to infuse unique and exciting flavors into macaron shells and fillings, allowing for creative experimentation.
Advanced Decorating Skills: Elevate your macarons to a professional level with advanced decorating techniques, including intricate piping and eye-catching designs.
Diverse Filling Mastery: Experiment with various fillings, from luscious ganaches to tantalizing curds, to create macarons that burst with flavor.
Troubleshooting Expertise: Develop the skills to troubleshoot common macaron issues, ensuring consistent success in your baking endeavors.
Perfect Presentation: Discover presentation techniques that make your macarons showcase-worthy, ideal for gifting or special occasions.
Creative Macaron Design: Unleash your creativity to design your own macaron masterpieces, guided by expert tips and tricks.
Confidence Building: Gain the confidence to tackle advanced macaron recipes and overcome baking challenges.
By the end of the class, learners should be able to create stunning, delectable macarons, infused with exciting flavors, decorated with precision, and presented beautifully. They'll also be equipped with the knowledge and skills to troubleshoot and adapt their macaron-making process, ensuring a high level of confidence in their abilities.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Allergen and Kitchen Safety Statement:
In our "Advanced French Macarons" class, we take both allergen concerns and kitchen safety seriously. Please be aware of the following:
Allergens:
Our class materials and recipes may include common allergens such as nuts, eggs, dairy, and gluten. It's essential to review the provided recipes and ingredient lists to ensure they align with your dietary restrictions or allergen concerns. If you have specific dietary needs, we recommend substituting ingredients accordingly to accommodate your requirements.
Kitchen Safety:
Supervision: Learners aged 13 and up are encouraged to have adult supervision, especially when using kitchen equipment and appliances, to ensure their safety.
Proper Handling: Please exercise care when using kitchen tools, sharp objects, and hot surfaces. Make sure you understand the correct usage of equipment before proceeding.
Cleanliness: Maintain a clean workspace throughout your macaron-making process to ensure food safety. Wash your hands thoroughly before handling ingredients.
Allergen Cross-Contamination: If you or your family members have allergen concerns, please take extra precautions to prevent cross-contamination by thoroughly cleaning utensils and surfaces after use.
Allergen Awareness: Communicate any known allergens to the household or anyone who might consume the macarons.
Ingredient Awareness: Read ingredient labels carefully to verify the absence of allergens or cross-contamination in your chosen products.
By adhering to these guidelines, you can create delicious macarons while prioritizing safety and allergen awareness in your kitchen. If you have any specific safety or allergen-related questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team for assistance and guidance. Your safety and satisfaction are our top priorities.
Supply List
Supply and Equipment List for "Advanced French Macarons" Class: Supplies: Almond Flour Icing Sugar (Confectioner's Sugar) Caster Sugar (Super Fine) Egg Whites Food Coloring (gel or powder form): Various colors for customization. Flavor Extracts: Vanilla, almond, or other preferred flavors. Ganache Ingredients: Chocolate, cream, and additional flavorings or extracts for filling (optional). Buttercream Ingredients: Butter, powdered sugar, and flavorings (optional). Piping Bags: For macaron batter and decorating. Piping Tips: Round or star-shaped for decorating. Baking Sheets: Preferably with silicone baking mats or parchment paper. Mixing Bowls: Multiple for separating dry and wet ingredients. Sifter: For sifting almond flour and powdered sugar. Spatula: For folding the macaron batter. Kitchen Scale: With gram measures for precise ingredient measurements. Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer: For whisking egg whites and making fillings. Oven: Preheated to the specified temperatures in the recipes. Cooling Rack: To cool macaron shells. Optional Equipment: Digital Thermometer: For precise temperature control when making fillings. Food Processor: For further processing almond flour and powdered sugar (if not finely ground). Template for Piping: To ensure uniform macaron sizes. Food Brush: For painting food coloring designs on the macarons (optional). Please ensure your kitchen is equipped with the necessary tools and ingredients to enjoy a smooth macaron-making experience. Don't forget to use your kitchen scale to measure ingredients accurately, as precision is key to mastering the art of macaron baking. If you don't have certain optional equipment, you can still create beautiful macarons with the basics.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
California Teaching Certificate
We are all professionally trained chef instructors with degrees from various culinary schools: Escoffier, Le Cordon Bleu (London), California Culinary Academy, and more...
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Ages: 13-18