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Join Our Rustic Tarts Baking Class: A Journey into Simple, Delicious Perfection!

Discover the art of crafting beautiful, flaky rustic galettes in our hands-on baking class! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced baker, this class will teach you how to make stunning, tarts and free form galettes that are as delicious as they are charming.

At the end of the class, you'll walk away with your own delicious galettes and tarts to share (or keep all to yourself!) and the confidence to recreate them at home. This is the perfect opportunity to learn a new baking skill and impress friends and family with your rustic creations.

You'll learn how to make:

-Pâte brisée
-Asparagus, ricotta, and lemon tart
-Berry crostata

What's included

In this class, you’ll learn:

The Perfect Dough: Master the technique for creating a buttery, flaky pastry that’s the base for your galette or a sweet short crust for your tart.

Seasonal Fillings: Explore a variety of sweet and savory fillings using fresh, in-season ingredients—perfect for any occasion.

Techniques: Learn how to fold and shape your galette for that authentic, homemade look that’s both casual and sophisticated. Learn how to form and pre-bake your short crust so that it doesn't shrink in the pan and is buttery and crisp.

Baking Tips & Tricks: Get expert advice on how to achieve a golden, crispy crust and perfectly balanced flavors.

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$99

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Additional information

Check-in details

Please include any food allergies or dietary restrictions in your booking comments!

What to Expect

• Please plan to be in class 5 minutes before class begins so that we may take roll call.
  If you have not yet paid for your class, please stop by the front desk on the way down to the kitchen.

FOR HANDS ON CLASSES---

• ATTIRE:The Essex recommends that students wear closed-toe shoes to class and to dress appropriately for a cooking environment and have long hair tied back. Shorts, skirts, open-toed shoes, and flip flops are not allowed to be worn during any classes. The Essex will provide an apron to protect most clothing but, being a professional kitchen environment, spills do unfortunately happen.
• KITCHEN SAFETY: Participants assume and accept that they will be participating in cooking activities where there is a natural element of risk of injury with kitchen appliances, equipment, knives, allergic reactions, and other participants in the class. When you reserve your cooking class you acknowledge this level of risk to yourself while participating in the activities at The Essex.

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CANCELLATIONS:

The Essex reserves the right to limit class sizes, revise any or all menus, substitute food items, cancel a class, change class time or location, and/or substitute instructors. If a class is cancelled, The Essex will contact the guests registered and arrange a credit or a refund. In case of inclement weather it is the responsibility of the guest to call for information regarding outdoor classes. Full refunds will be granted if cancellation is received 3 days or more prior to the cooking class or event. Exceptions may be made in cases of illness or flight delays. All cancellations must be made by phone: 802-878-1100. We will not accept email cancellation.