Self-Paced Macaron Masterclass: Chefs Elevate Your Skills With 3 Techniques
Class experience
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Thank you for considering our French macaron class! We offer a self-paced format, with all instruction provided through videos and written materials. Learners of all ages and skill levels are welcome, supervised by adults as needed. This class enhances culinary and math skills, using metric measures. Explore three macaron techniques with our instructors' backend support. Required materials include kitchen essentials and specific ingredients. Materials Required for BornBaker.com's French...
3 units//3 lessons//3 Weeks
Unit 1French TechniqueFrench Technique1 lesson1 WeekWeek 1Lesson 1French Meringue BaseVideo Lesson: French Macaron Technique Recipe(s): French Macaron Shells, Whole Yolk Lemon Curd, Vanilla Buttercream Handout: Troubleshooting Your MacaronsUnit 2Swiss TechniqueSwiss Technique1 lesson1 WeekWeek 2Lesson 2Swiss Meringue BaseVideo Lesson: Swiss Macaron Technique Recipes: Swiss Macaron Shells, Chocolate GanacheUnit 3Italian TechniqueItalian Technique1 lesson1 WeekWeek 3Lesson 3Italian Meringue BaseVideo Lesson: Italian Macaron Technique Recipe(s): Italian Macaron Shells, Salted Caramel Macarons, Turkish Delight Gelee History Handout: Macarons Their Origin
French Macaron class aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make delicious and beautiful macarons at home. Additional learning goals that can be expected are: Understanding the history and cultural significance of French macarons. Learning about the ingredients used in making macarons and their properties. Learning the techniques involved in making macarons, such as preparing the batter, piping, and baking. Learning how to troubleshoot common issues that may arise when making macarons, such as cracked or hollow shells. Understanding the importance of precise measurements and timing in macaron-making. Learning how to flavor and color macaron shells and fillings. Practicing different decorating techniques for macarons, such as adding edible decorations or piping designs. Gaining an understanding of how to store and package macarons. Developing skills in teamwork and communication if the class is done in a group setting.
This course is run by professional pastry chefs who love to make macarons and are excited to help others enjoy learning how to make these treats properly in all three techniques at their leisure.
While prior experience with macarons isn't necessary, having basic baking skills and a good sense of humor is helpful.
2 files available upon enrollment-- Required Equipment List: Stand Mixer is preferred, however, you can use a hand mixer with proper size, heatproof bowl Kitchen Scale (with GRAM measures) Bowls of various sizes Sifter or small hole sieve Piping bag with #11 or #12 tip Cookie Sheet(s) Parchment paper or Silpat mat(s) Macaron Template (provided) You will need a small saucepan for heating sugar syrup and a candy thermometer ***************** ***Required Ingredients*** Almond Flour Fine or Caster Sugar(s) Confectioners/icing Sugar Egg Whites ***Fillings*** Can contain: Milks, Chocolates, Fruits, Butter creams etc. Inventory list with recipe(s) will be provided. *Not Required But Very Helpful: Oven thermometer - Each oven is different and sometimes they bake at a wrong temperature; different from the one that was set. It’s really important to bake the shells at the proper temperature to prevent the macaron shells from cracking or drying (too high temperature), undercooking (too low temperature), etc.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
***Allergy statement: items will contain TREE NUTS/ALMONDS and may contain WHEAT, EGGS, PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, and DAIRY PRODUCTS in fillings. For more information or to discuss allergies, please speak with me in advance so we can accommodate your learner***
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Self-Paced Class
$20
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Completed by 115 learners
Ages: 13-18