Baking Camp (Beginner): Flour + Sugar + Butter + Eggs = Everything!
In this 4-day camp, students will practice learn several different dishes from scratch with the same four basic ingredients: flour, butter, eggs, and sugar.
Angela Gonzalez (she/her)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(192)
What's included
4 live meetings
4 in-class hoursClass Experience
In this 4-day baking camp, learners will make several different bread and pastry dishes FROM SCRATCH with the same four basic components: flour, sugar, butter, and eggs. Learn how these same four ingredients can be used to make a wide variety of delicious dishes by varying their leavening agent, proportion, temperature, and technique. Each camp day will include a live demonstration and cook-along. While your dishes bake in the oven, I will facilitate discussion, give additional information like history of the food and serving suggestions, and reinforce instruction. Day 1: Introduction and Popovers (poofy oven pancakes) Day 2: Pound cake and shortbread Day 3: Biscuits and Scones Day 4: Pan de mallorca (coiled sweet rolls)
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will be baking in a hot oven. I recommend that an adult put the items into the oven and remove them. Some items may be removed from the oven after class ends or - in the case of yeasted bread - baked later in the day after they have risen.
Supply List
Ingredients: Learners should start the week with approximately: 5 pounds of Flour 3 pounds of Sugar 3 pounds of Butter 3 dozen Eggs ___________________________________________________ Other ingredients used, in relatively small amounts: Powdered sugar Baking Soda Baking Powder Instant Yeast Milk Lemon juice Vanilla extract Salt Oil Choice of scone mix-in (chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit,etc.) Additional Supplies: Large and small mixing bowls Whisk Rubber spatula Pastry brush Measuring cups and spoons Food handling gloves Parchment paper Baking spray Loaf pan Mini-muffin tin (full sized is OK) Baking sheet 8x8 baking dish
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
192reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from Thomas Edison State University
I am pleased to report that I will be back and better than ever in my Outschool studio this fall 2023! My experience working with children goes back to when I was a teen nearly 30 years ago! I was a competitive gymnast as a child, experience which I have used to teach thousands of children the fundamentals of the sport. In addition to coaching gymnastics, I have worked with children of all ages in theater, dance, arts, baking, special education, preschool, and elementary school.
Teaching Style
My style is both laid back and high energy. Students work at their own pace. In gymnastics or yoga, to stick with the easier version of a pose of skill is always an option, and verbal positivity is a focus (“straighten your leg” rather than “stop bending your leg”). In baking, I check after every step to ensure the class is together before we move on to the next step. Wins and hard work are celebrated with cheers and virtual high fives, and there's always time for a little chit-chat at the beginning an end of class. Given my background, it's no surprise that I can be theatrical, expressing loads of enthusiasm for my subjects and my students, and my stand-up comedy and improv experience come in handy no matter what discipline I am teaching. My classes are inclusive, for children with all types of needs. Feel free to contact me regarding your learner.
Education
I have a BA in Theater Arts from Thomas Edison University. My Capstone research was on integrating theater arts practices into elementary school classrooms. My children's yoga certification was completed in 2010 and my Safesport certification was most recently renewed in 2023.
Professional Experience
1994-1998 Gymnastics Coach for recreational and pre-team (as a high school student)
2000-2010 Theater Arts Professional, working as an actor, cabaret performer, stand-up comic, and choreographer
2004-2009 Gymnastics Coach for recreational, pre-team, and USAG Levels 4-8
2009-2019 Gymnastics Coach, Gymnastics Program Director, Camp Director, Gym Manager
2019-2022 Elementary School Paraeducator
2022-2023 Took an amazing career opportunity to create a program for a new gymnastics facility owned by an Olympic champion!
Hobbies
I love to cook and bake for my husband and two children. On the weekends, we like to cozy up and watch movies (80s classics and Studio Ghibli are favorites). birthdays. The adrenaline enthusiast in me enjoys an occasional military-style obstacle race or jump off a cliff into the ocean. Long bike rides through the woods and early morning yoga are my favorite ways to both exercise and relax!
Availability
My regular class schedule includes Monday and Friday afternoons, EST. Teaching schedule is set about six weeks ahead of time. I do my best to accommodate schedule requests, but with finite availability, sometimes it's just not possible. I would be happy to work with all of your learners!
Private lessons are by request only. I will also run any one-time class as a private class for 3x the cost of a single learner. If we can find a time to work together, I am happy to accommodate you.Reviews
Live Group Class
$50
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
60 min
Completed by 44 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
3-18 learners per class
