Paris Masterclass: French Bread & Viennoiserie

French Bread and Viennoiserie Masterclass in Paris

This hands-on workshop in Paris teaches you how to make traditional French bread and viennoiserie, ideal for baking enthusiasts and food lovers.

Highlights

• Learn to make French bread and viennoiserie in a practical masterclass
• Discover sourdough and organic flours while shaping your own loaves
• Master butter folding techniques for crispy, layered pastries
• Enjoy tasting warm pastries fresh from the oven with coffee or tea
• Take home your creations, a digital recipe sheet, and a diploma

Description

Start by meeting your guide, a professional baker, then prepare by putting on your apron and washing your hands. You will receive an overview of the workshop and learn about the French bread law, which permits only four ingredients.

Learn how to feed the levain (sourdough) and explore the differences between organic flours. Shape your own individual loaves and practice folding butter into dough to create perfect layers. You will also cut and roll croissants.

While the pastries bake, listen to stories about French royal history, scandals, Marie-Antoinette, and the croissant’s origin. Finally, taste your warm pastries served with coffee, tea, and local French butter.

Participants leave with their baked goods, a digital recipe sheet, and a diploma.

Includes

• Full hands-on masterclass
• Flour blending and shaping experience
• Detailed history on French baking traditions
• Bread and pastry tasting
• Baguette or croissant to take home

Excludes

• Tips

Important Information

• The workshop runs in small groups of 2 to 8 participants for better interaction
• Hands-on activities include sourdough feeding, flour blending, shaping, and puff pastry techniques
• The experience concludes with a tasting session
• Participants receive a diploma and their baked bread to take home

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before the workshop for a full refund.

For the best experience, wear comfortable clothes and arrive on time. Morning sessions are recommended for fresh baking results.