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4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
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1-2 hours per week. To count for class participation you must post a picture of your work as well as comment on another classmates picture as well.Certificate of Completion
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In this fun 4 week FLEX class we will be learning how to make coconut macaroons, french macarons, fillings, and a beautiful rose macaron. The fillings we will learn how to make are cheesecake, vanilla buttercream, and chocolate ganache/frosting. During the finial week of our class you will become the teacher and I will become the student. You will do this by making a fun 2 to 5 minute tutorial video on how to make french macarons. During this FLEX class you are able to take class at your our time. We will not be meeting in any live classes. All class assignments must be finished within the week. To count for class participation, you must comment on other classmates work. You will also post in your finished baked goods in our class so we can see how beautiful you did. For the final week of class you will have a 3-4 minute tutorial video that you will make on how to make french macarons. This is such a fun project to do! Each weeks lesson will be a pre recored Youtube video of the instructor teaching you how make these delicious goodies. A few precautions about this class are as followed ⚠️ Allergy warning: macarons do contain nuts. ⚠️ Pre caution: make sure to use heat protective oven mitts when using the oven to avoid burns. ⚠️The macaron shells are gluten free. ⚠️If your learner is not using a squeezable food coloring, please be advised that we will need to use a butter knives or toothpicks to get the gel color out of the container. Please make sure that it is not a sharp knife for safety. This is not a foolproof class. Macarons are very tricky and finicky cookies to make. It took me a month to learn how to perfect these cookies. Not all adults know how to make them. If your learners cookies do not come out “perfect” that is okay. I will be a very proud teacher no matter how the macarons come out. I am available after class if your learner needs any additional help. Here is what we will be learning through the 4 weeks. Week 1: We will learn how to make coconut macaroons. We will also be discussing how to pronounce macaroon vs macaron and which is the correct pronunciation. We will be reading and learning about where the macaroon came from. There will be a quiz due at the end of the week. You will post a picture of your coconut macaroons in our classroom. You will also need to comment on another students work to count for this weeks participation. Week 2: We will learn how to make the French macaron. We will be learning about their origin as well as taking a quiz on them. You will post a picture of your French macaron in our classroom. You will also need to comment on another students work to count for this weeks participation. Week 3: We will learn how to make 3 fillings, the cheesecake, vanilla buttercream, and chocolate ganache/frosting. During this week you will put the fillings and macarons shells together. You will let the class know what was your favorite filling to make. You will post a picture of your fillings and macarons in our classroom. You will also need to comment on another students work to count for this weeks participation. Week 4: During this week you will show off your macaron skills and learn how to make a rose character macaron. You will post a picture of your beautiful rose macarons in our classroom. This is the week your 3 to 5 minute macaron tutorial video will be due. I cannot wait to see those. You will also need to comment on another students work to count for this weeks participation. I cannot wait to teach you along the way! I hope that you join this fun 4 week FLEX class!
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to make beautiful coconut macaroons, french macarons, fillings, and a cute panda character macaron.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Coconut Macaroons
We will learn how to make coconut macaroons. We will also be discussing how to pronounce macaroon vs macaron and which is the correct pronunciation.
Lesson 2:
French Macarons
We will learn how to make the French macaron. We will be learning about their origin.
Lesson 3:
The 3 Fillings
We will learn how to make 3 fillings cheesecake, vanilla buttercream, and chocolate ganache/frosting. During this week you will put the fillings and macarons shells together.
Lesson 4:
Rose Macaron and You The Teacher
During this week you will show off your macaron skills and learn how to make a beautiful rose macaron. You will also become the teacher by posting a 2 to 4 minute tutorial video on teaching me how to make a french macaron.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please make sure when baking the macarons, that you use heat safety oven mitts to avoid any burns.
Supply List
One bag of 14 ounce sweetened coconut flakes Salt Vanilla extract (4 fl oz bottle) Hand whisk Wooden or silicon spoon Oven mit - 1 [32 oz] bag of Almond flour (can be any kind, I like to use Nature Eats Bob's Red Mill, both can be bought at Walmart) - 2 dozen eggs. Before class begins you will have them sit out at room temperature. I like to get my eggs out 2-3 hours to make sure they're room temperature. We probably won't use all, but just incase an egg cracks the learner will have extra. - 1 (2 lb) bag of granulated sugar - 1 (2 lb) confectioners sugar - Salt (will only use a pinch of it) - One 8oz of cream cheese at room temperature - 2 sticks of room temperature butter (one stick is 4 ounces) - One bag 16 oz or less of milk chocolate chips - One 16 oz of heavy whipping cream or heavy cream - One 8 oz cream cheese - One bag of 16 ounce milk chocolate chips - One 16 ounce of heavy whipping cream - Stand mixer or hand mixer - Whisk attachment for the mixer - Electronic food scale MUST be able to read in grams - Oven - Oven racks - Timer or Phone timer - 16 inch plastic Wilton piping bags - 1 Wilton circular 10 or 12 point tip (no star or shape will be at the bottom, just circular tip) - 1 Wilton open star 1M piping tip ( here is a link to a Walmart one: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wilton-Open-Star-Cake-Decorating-Tip-1M/52668773?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=1035&gclsrc=aw.ds&adid=2222222227752668773_117755028669_12420145346&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=501107745824&wl4=pla-394283752452&wl5=9010450&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=52668773&veh=sem_LIA&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw6c63BhAiEiwAF0EH1MEGCn0Ek4taZw-DpsHeJWsMXLsdi27hEIxZQx6-XPxnuFEAVp-ocxoC79kQAvD_BwE - Food coloring gel (learner can choose what color they would like. You will need red for the roses) - 1 Rubber spoon spatula - 1 tall glass or bottle (make sure that the piping bag can fit with a little of the bag coming out. This will be used to hold the bag with putting the wet batter into it) - 1 knife or toothpick - 1 fork - 1 scissors - 4 silicon baking mats or parchment paper - 4 large baking sheet pans - Medium portable fan (or learner can place under ceiling fan) - (Bowls will hold each individual ingredient when we weigh them on the scale) - 1 Big bowl - 2 Medium bowls or Tupperware - 3 Smaller bowls
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been making macarons for seven years. I have a small business in South Carolina called, Victoria’s Macarons. Making macarons is a passion of mine and I love passing down my passion to kids.
I used to work at a child development center as a teacher and then as the director. I love working with kids of all ages.
I am now a teacher for 4K and Kindergarden.
I have two little ones of my own. My oldest always offers to help me make macarons.
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