*SOLD OUT* Pop Tart Baking Class with Layered

Ditch the box and discover the art of the elevated toaster pastry! In this comprehensive,
hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the secrets to creating flaky, buttery "Pop-Tarts" from
scratch—from the perfect pie dough to tasty glazes. Whether you're a beginner or a frequent baker, this class guides you through the process of making this nostalgic pastry while keeping the atmosphere creative and fun.
Class Participation Breakdown:
Hands on participation - 55%
Teacher Demonstration - 45%
Inactive Time - 5%
What You Will Learn
- Flaky Dough Techniques & Gluten Management: Understand the science of fat temperature and moisture control, learning how to achieve a marbled, "shingled" pie dough. Master the delicate balance of hydrating flour without overworking it, ensuring a tender crust rather than a tough one.
- Artisanal Fillings: We’ll demo and prepare two signature fillings: Classic Cinnamon Sugar, and Strawberry Cream Cheese.
- The Finishing Touch: Learn to mix and flavor glazes including Lemon, Vanilla, and Strawberry.
- Assembly & Technique: Practice professional rolling, cutting, and crimping techniques to ensure your pastries look as good as they taste.
Class Schedule
- Introduction (15 mins): Welcome, instructor introduction, and access to snacks and beverages. Discussion of pop-tarts, their versatility, and main components.
- The Pie Dough Prep (40 mins): A discussion and demo of the dough-making process, focusing on fat integration and proper chilling techniques, while students follow along and make their own small batch of pie dough.
- Filling Preparation Demonstration (20 mins): A detailed demonstration of preparing two classic pop-tart fillings: strawberry and cinnamon sugar.
- Glaze Preparation Demonstration (15 minutes): A demonstration of pop-tart glaze preparation and how to make three flavors from one batch of glaze.
- Break (10 mins): Leg stretch and beverage refills at the refreshment station.
- Shaping & Finishing (30 mins): Hands-on assembly where participants roll, fill, and seal three different flavors of pop-tarts.
- Topping & Tasting (20 mins): Students assist in glazing and topping pop-tarts, followed by a tasting of each of the three flavors.
Amenities Included