This is a flexible schedule class. There are NO LIVE MEETINGS for this class; the classes are pre-recorded lessons. This means, your child can make these desserts when it's convenient for you!

In this 4-week class, we'll make a basic pie crust from scratch, and 3 different autumn desserts: a chocolate tart, an apple pie, and a pecan pie. We'll apply three different crust techniques for our 3 desserts. We'll make a tart crust, a blind-baked crust, an unbaked bottom crust, and a lattice top crust. 

Please note that these are full-size, family desserts. They have some potential allergens in the ingredients, so please check the PARENTAL GUIDANCE section below if your child has any food allergies. These recipes are not vegan. 

I'll post the recipe and video for each week on Sunday, so students will be able to choose any day of the week that suits them to watch the recipe video and make the dessert the day of the week when it suits them. I'll also post a printable, custom-designed recipe for students to enjoy.

To make this pre-recorded class more interactive, several different features are built into this package of classes, including:

-Kahoot review games for each recipe, each week
-opportunities for students to post questions and comments in the interactive classroom
-required photos/videos of students cooking or having completed their recipe

These recipes are challenging, but your child doesn't need to have any special baking skills to make them. I go into great detail in each of the 4 videos, explaining each step of the baking process and walking students through it. 

Here is a breakdown of the recipes, videos and activities that will be posted for your children each week:

Week 1: Basic Pie Crust from Scratch
 Following this video, students will learn how to make a pie crust 100% from scratch. It's a time-consuming recipe, so I encourage students to be ready to spend an afternoon preparing the crust. Also please remember, you'll need to put about 1/4 cup of water in the fridge in advance, and you'll need your butter to be frozen. 

Week 2: Homemade Autumn Apple Pie
Following this video, students will make an apple pie along with me. They'll be able to use the basic, uncooked pie crust recipe from the previous week, or they can use a pre-made crust if they wish. In addition to this, I'll teach students how to make a decorative lattice and some autumn leaf decorations for the top of their beautiful pies! 

Please note that if students want to use the pie crust recipe from the previous week, they'll need to double the recipe to make the lattice decoration on top of this pie. 

Week 3: Nutty Pecan Pie
Following this video, students will make a pecan pie 100% from scratch. They can use the blind baked pie crust recipe from the video in week 1.
This pie does not have a decorative top.

Week 4: Decadent Chocolate Tart
Following this video, students will bake a chocolate tart from scratch. The crust for this tart is NOT from the video in week 1 of this lesson package; it's a much easier crust recipe, so the crust will be taught especially in this video. 

Please remember that students are required to post photos of their completed recipes in the virtual classroom each week. Students are also encourage to interact and comment (kindly) on one another's baking creations!
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Parents please note: we will use some potentially dangerous kitchen tools in these recipes. There are also some potential allergens in these recipes. Please remember to check the PARENTAL GUIDANCE section below for details. 

Students will need to purchase ingredients for each of the recipes. I will list the ingredients in the SUPPLIES LIST below.