Edible Chemistry (FLEX): Baking Skill Builder: Macarons

Learners will be able to state the steps in making macarons
Learners will be able to break down a macaron recipe and understand the function of the ingredients
Learners will know how to make 3 types of meringue and state how each is different from the others.
Learners will demonstrate increased confidence in their own kitchens and their baking skills

I have been baking since I was a child and my family is filled with fantastic bakers. I have a particular love of baking cakes and pastries. I love sharing my baked goods and teaching others to make amazing baked goods that they can share. I have a degree in biochemistry, so I am fascinated with the chemical processes of baking. I am continuously working on developing my baking skills and adding new techniques to my repertoire. I have studied with a certified pastry chef on the art of making pastries and macarons are among my favorite bakes ever. Over 500 learners have taken my in-person and FLEX baking classes on Outschool. Additionally, I have been teaching asynchronous, online college courses similar in format to Outschool flex classes since 2012.

Each week, learners will watch the videos for the week and make this week's recipe. The learners will have the option of posting photos of their finished macarons to the classroom or to the moderated class padlet. There are no live meetings and an estimated 2-3 hours per week outside of class.

Learners will perform self-assessment, by tasting and sharing their macarons.

No live meetings, and an estimated 2 - 4 hours per week outside of class.

All videos and written materials for this class are written by the instructor specifically for this class. You will not need to purchase any other books or access any other websites. This class uses videos produced by the instructor, hosted on the instructor's unlisted YouTube channel, and embedded in the Outschool classroom. Learners will not need to access any outside websites to participate fully in this class. I do provide a private, moderated Padlet board, which the learners may optionally use to post photos of their finished work, but this is optional, not required. The learner can get the full experience of the class without leaving the Outschool classroom.