The second chapter of the course At the Pastry School is dedicated to the development of essential technical skills in pastry. It is a structured and in-depth journey that allows participants to understand and master the fundamental foundations needed to create balanced, precise, and more professional desserts.
In this chapter, participants work on the main families of doughs and base preparations, approached not only from a practical perspective but also from a technical and theoretical one, in order to build a true awareness of the “why” behind every action.
In the first lesson, “Whipped Batters: egg and butter base”, participants will explore the techniques of aerating doughs, learning how to create soft and well-balanced preparations such as Sacher, Torta Mimosa, Victoria sponge cake, and Pan di Spagna. A key focus is placed on structure and lightness in whipped mixtures.
The second lesson, “Pastry dough and biscuits”, is dedicated to friability and precision in shortcrust pastry. Participants will study different types of dough and applications such as Linzer tart, baked custard tart, Viennese shortbread in vanilla and cocoa versions, hazelnut and pistachio shortcrust, up to the Lemon meringue pie.
The third lesson, “Puff pastry”, explores one of the most iconic and complex techniques in pastry: lamination. Participants will learn how to make puff pastry and its applications, from classic Millefeuille to French puff pastry, including both sweet and savoury preparations, working on folding techniques, timing, and precision.
The goal of this chapter is to provide participants with the skills and confidence needed to approach pastry with both creativity and precision. Each lesson is designed to stimulate curiosity and passion for pastry, creating a dynamic and hands-on learning environment. By the end of each lesson, participants will take home a solid foundation of knowledge applicable to a wide range of desserts.
And remember, this chapter is part of the complete course At the Pastry School, an unmissable opportunity for anyone wishing to discover and master the basic preparations of pastry. Join us and transform your passion into extraordinary sweets to share and enjoy!
