Basic French Pastries - Pate a Choux - Cooking Class at PCI August 8, 2009

... With Chef Anne Baldzikowski

Everybody loves a good cream puff, but did you know that this French pastry is incredibly easy to create. In this Hands-on class, let Chef Anne demystify the process of making pate choux in this hands-on course that features both sweet and savory delights! You will learn the secrets to making the classic Puff Pastry Dough, as well as the Pastry Cream to make your own Cream Puffs, Éclairs, & Profiteroles. You will make a bunch of goodies to take home and enjoy with your family and friends. Chef Anne has been in the culinary and pastry field for over 20 years and specializes in teaching the art of baking delectable pastries and designing beautiful cakes and chocolates. Bring a snack or bag lunch to balance out all of the good sweets you will be enjoying in class.

The Professional Culinary Institutes hands-on Hobby Classes are where you will learn to cook like the pros in the most fun and exciting amateur cooking program in the Bay Area. Each class begins with a detailed demonstration by our expert staff. Then in one of our state-of-the-art professional pastry or culinary kitchens you will be given hands on instruction from our world class Chef Instructors. Not only will you advance your cooking techniques and culinary knowledge, you will also get to enjoy the delicious fruits of your labor. You will be given a souvenir apron and packet of recipes from the day. Classes fill quickly so make your reservations at 408-370-9190

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