MAKE | BAKE | CREATE

Join Chef Graham on a delectable journey as he unveils the secrets behind Sutherland’s Signature Mini Gâteaux. In this immersive, hands-on class, everyone will make and learn the art of creating these heavenly treats – filled with fresh flavours and encased in caramelised puff pastry. From mastering the delicate balance of citrus curd to perfecting the crunch of caramelized pastry, participants will gain hands-on experience in every step of the process.

By the end of the class, participants will leave with a newfound confidence in pastry-making, equipped with the skills and knowledge to recreate Sutherland’s Signature Mini Gâteaux in their own kitchen. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice enthusiast, this class promises to tantalise your taste buds and inspire your culinary creativity.

Join us and embark on a journey to pastry perfection – one mini Gâteaux at a time!

Learning outcomes:

1. Making Lemon Curd: Participants will learn the process of making lemon curd from scratch. This involves understanding the ingredients, the cooking technique, and achieving the right consistency and flavour balance.
2. Blind Baking Techniques: Participants will be introduced to both new and traditional methods of blind baking. Blind baking is a crucial step in making pastry shells for filled desserts like Gâteaux, and mastering this technique ensures a crispy and evenly baked pastry base.
3. Creating Sugar Syrups: Participants will learn how to make sugar syrups, which are essential for caramelisation and flavoring. Understanding the different types of sugar syrups and how to infuse them with flavours will enhance their pastry-making skills.
4. Flavouring Techniques: Participants will gain insights into various methods of flavouring pastry components. This includes infusing flavours into the lemon curd, experimenting with different aromatics for sugar syrups, and understanding how to balance flavours to create a harmonious taste profile in the final gâteaux.

Class Price: £50.00 per person. Max in a Class: 10 people