FLEX Pastry Baking Life Skills Handmade Sweet Tarts by a Pro Chef Cooking 4W2
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 9
Beginner - Intermediate Level
The flexible schedule (Flex Class) allows your learners to watch the pre-recorded videos and do them at a time that is FUN for them! You can also spend extra time on the topics your child is most interested in. Since this is a flex class with no live meetings, students can log in at a convenient time to complete the week's lesson. We will be going through each week as a group and I will post the lesson weekly (depending on which day you started). In this 4-week, 5-part flex class the professional chef teacher will show how to make 2 different types of pastry and four different fillings to make the perfect tart dessert. I will show all the required information needed to understand the best way to cook/bake the perfect tart dessert. After learning how to make two types of pastry, the student will then film or photograph themselves baking the tarts for the homework which will be sent back weekly. These videos will then be commented on by the teacher and used in a discussion for the group. After watching each video and completing the homework assignments, students will be provided with feedback and the specific next steps to make their tarts even better. The students will then share their videos/projects for the other students to watch and comment on. This will allow the learners to help each other and share ideas and thoughts about each show. Sharing these projects will allow other students to learn from each other. There will be a competitive game at the end of the course to see who can come up with the most creative tart of their own design, this will be voted on and commented on by the students to see who wins the challenge. This is designed to cause interaction between the students. Time-frame for the Week: Saturday - The teacher will post the video for the week. Sunday - The teacher can answer any questions from the students regarding the tricks in that week's lesson. The students will need to complete the homework and submit the video. Wednesday - Students need to have all tasks completed and uploaded in the classroom. Thursday - I will provide feedback to the students about the homework. Students will also be able to take part in a student to student comments and reviews on the tricks they learn and videos to be able to discuss how they best perform them with each other. Friday - I will be available for questions and feedback. Topics in session 1 will include: 2 Different types of pastry Pate Sucre chocolate Shortcrust Topics in session 2 will include: Lemon meringue tart Topics in session 3 will include: Chocolate ganache tart Topics in session 4 will include: Strawberry and White chocolate crème Patisserie tart Topics in session 5 will include: Revisiting the tarts you have previously made and learning some extra techniques No required experience or previous knowledge is needed by the learners. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Explosive Learning Teachers ▬▬▬▬▬▬ This class is currently being taught by Chef Kirk. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Schedule Requests & LIVE classes ▬▬▬▬▬▬ This is the flexible version of my course, I also teach all of my classes LIVE. Please see our profile page for a full list of all the classes we offer. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Concessions ▬▬▬▬▬▬ For parents/families who feel their child would benefit from this course, but their budget does not allow for it, I do offer a number of discounts for families of lower income. Please message me with the course, dates and times you are interested in to learn more about the discounts I might be able to offer.
Learning Goals
The learning goals for this class are:
To understand the basics of pastry dough preparation and making tart shells
To have knowledge about different fillings for sweet tarts
To develop skills and confidence in baking sweet tart desserts
To learn techniques for decorating and finishing tarts
To be able to make different sweet tarts with different fillings
To master the skills and techniques of making sweet tarts.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Perfecting Pastry Foundations
Discover two essential pastry types: Pate Sucre and Chocolate Shortcrust. Watch the instructional video, then practice making these bases for your tarts.
Lesson 2:
Chocolate Ganache Tart
Dive into the rich world of chocolate as you learn to create a silky smooth chocolate ganache tart, a classic favorite among chocolate lovers.
Lesson 3:
Strawberry and White Chocolate Crème Patisserie Tart
Combine strawberries and white chocolate in a crème patisserie filling, crafting a tart that balances tartness and sweet, creamy flavors.
Lesson 4:
Bakewell Tart
Explore the traditional Bakewell tart with its layers of jam, frangipane, and a feathered icing topping, learning the techniques for this British classic.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will need use of kitchen equipment such as ovens, knives and electric appliances and may need adult supervision.
Supply List
EQUIPMENT LIST Oven whisk - electric preferably or stand mixer Large mixing bowls Saucepans Kitchen scales Knife for cutting pastry, fruit, butter, etc wooden spoon/spatula Tart cases 8cm preferable but we can use larger ones if you do not have them. baking tray rolling pin Kitchen thermometer - really important baking paper cling film INGREDIENTS LIST Week 1 day 1: 3 eggs 500g flour 300g butter - cold 30g icing sugar 80g caster sugar 30 g ground almonds salt 35g cocoa powder 1/2 tsp baking powder Week 1 day 2: 100ml milk 300ml double cream 400g 70% cocoa dark chocolate 90g butter - room temp salt 50g caster sugar Week 2: 92g egg yolk 36g corn starch 579g whole milk 293g white chocolate large punnet strawberries 50g granulated sugar 50ml water star anise cinnamon stick Week 3: 4 egg yolks - large 100g caster sugar 200ml lemon juice - about 6 large lemons 90g butter - room temp zest of 1 lemon 200g granulated sugar 4 large egg whites week 4: Raspberry/strawberry jam - your choice 150g butter 150g caster sugar 3 eggs 1 egg yolk 150g ground almonds 1 lemon - zested flaked almonds
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Brighton University UK
The teacher of this class is a professional chef who is trained and worked as a pastry chef for 15 years in England.
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Ages: 11-14