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Holiday Baking: Yule Log (Bûche de Noël) Workshop
with Lisa Smith
Celebrate the season with a hands-on Yule Log (Bûche de Noël) Class, where you’ll learn to create this stunning and festive holiday dessert from scratch. In this interactive experience, participants will be guided through baking a light, flexible sponge cake, mastering the rolling technique, and preparing a rich, flavorful filling. You’ll also learn how to frost and decorate your cake to resemble a traditional holiday log, complete with creative finishes like textured “bark,” powdered sugar “snow,” and seasonal accents. Along the way, we’ll share helpful baking tips and decorating techniques to ensure your dessert looks as impressive as it tastes. Perfect for bakers of all skill levels, this class offers a fun and festive atmosphere—and you’ll leave with a beautiful Yule log to share (or enjoy yourself!).
A materials fee of $20 is due to the instructor on the day of class.
Handmade Holiday Sweets: Sponge Candy Class
with Lisa Smith
Get into the holiday spirit with the sweet, buttery, and crunchy delight of homemade sponge candy! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the secrets to creating this classic treat from scratch, including making the perfect candy base and coating it in rich chocolate. You will receive step-by-step instructions on making sponge candy and tips for achieving the ideal texture and flavor. Take home your delicious creations to share with family and friends—or enjoy them yourself! Perfect for beginners and candy lovers alike.
Bring: An apron, a box to take your candy home in, and your sweet holiday spirit!
A materials fee of $15 is due to the instructor on the day of class.
European Christmas Cookie Traditions: A Holiday Baking Workshop
with Melanie Schulz
Take a delicious holiday journey through Europe with this festive and flavorful baking class! In this class, you'll learn how to make a selection of traditional cookies enjoyed across the continent during the holiday season. You will master the recipes and techniques necessary to create a delightful cookie tray assortment with one-on-one guidance from your instructor. Fill your home with the sights and smells of Christmas baking this season and add new favorites to your family recipe collection. Enjoy the festivities while you bake - listen to carols, and sip on hot chocolate. The best part? You will leave with a tray of a dozen beautifully decorated cookies that are perfect for parties, office events, holiday gatherings, or as a thoughtful gift.
Materials are included with the course fee.
Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls: The Perfect Holiday Morning Treat
with Lisa Smith
Get ready to roll into the holidays in this sweet and festive baking class! Something about a warm cinnamon roll with delicious cream cheese icing on Christmas morning sounds like the perfect sweet holiday morning treat. You will learn how to make cinnamon roll dough from scratch, techniques for shaping dough into a Christmas tree design, holiday-themed decorating ideas, and baking tips to get perfect, gooey rolls every time. No baking experience needed — just come ready to roll, decorate, and celebrate the season! Whether you’re baking with friends, family, or flying solo, this joyful class is sure to add a sweet sparkle to your holiday season! Each participant will leave with a Christmas tree cinnamon roll creation and the recipe to recreate it at home.
A materials fee of $15 is due to the instructor on the day of class.
Please bring a container to take your cinnamon rolls home.