- Class Session: 2 days
- Lunch: Included
- Total hours: 12 hours
- Delivery Language: English with Thai translation
- Age: 18 years old minimum
- Suitable for: Amateurs
- Accomplishment: Lenôtre certificate
- Student per class: Maximum 12
Recipes:
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- Waffle
- Pink praline
- Orange blossom
- Pistachio brioche
- Sourdough brioche
- French toast
Dive into the world of brioche in this comprehensive baking course! Brioche is a rich, buttery bread that is a staple in French baking, perfect for both sweet and savory dishes. This hands-on class will teach you the essential techniques to create various brioche styles.
Learning outcome:
- Brioche Basics: Understand the key ingredients—flour, eggs, butter, yeast, and sugar—and how they contribute to brioche’s unique texture and flavor.
- Mixing and Kneading Techniques: Learn how to properly mix and knead brioche dough to develop its rich, airy structure.
- Fermentation and Proofing: Discover the importance of fermentation and how to achieve the ideal rise and flavor through proper proofing techniques.
- Shaping and Braiding: Master various shaping methods, including classic brioche versions.
- Egg Wash and Baking: Learn how to apply an egg wash for that beautiful golden finish and understand the baking process to ensure perfect results.
- Waffle: Learn how to make a light and crispy waffle, possibly experimenting with different batters, toppings (like whipped cream, syrup, or fruits), and the texture variations depending on whether you’re using a Belgian or American waffle iron.
- Pink Praline: A type of sugar-coated almond that is typically used as a garnish or in recipes for French pastries. Learning how to make pink praline involves caramelizing almonds with sugar and coloring them with a pink hue.
- Orange Blossom: This refers to a delicate floral flavor, often used in baking. Understanding how to incorporate orange blossom water into your recipes could be an important learning outcome, particularly in Mediterranean or Middle Eastern bakery style.
- Pistachio Brioche: Brioche is a buttery, rich dough that can be filled or topped with pistachio paste. Learning how to make this involves mastering the brioche dough technique, as well as understanding the texture and flavor balance with the pistachio element.
- Sourdough Brioche: A variation of brioche made with a sourdough starter, giving it a slight tang. The learning outcome here is understanding how to combine the lightness of brioche with the tanginess of sourdough for a unique flavor profile.
- French Toast: A classic breakfast dish made by soaking bread in a mixture of eggs, milk, and spices, then frying it. Learning outcomes might include perfecting the texture (crispy outside, soft inside), experimenting with bread types, and discovering various toppings like fruits, syrups, or whipped cream.
