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Paris Baking Class: Croissants & Baguettes Near Notre Dame
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Overview
Paris Baking Insider Experience near Notre Dame offers a delightful culinary adventure in the heart of Paris. Participants join a French baking expert for a hands-on class, mastering the art of creating classic French pastries and breads.
This small-group experience (max 8 guests) provides an intimate setting to learn authentic techniques, from laminating dough to shaping the perfect baguette. Guests will discover the secrets behind iconic French pastries, understand the nuances of different bread flours, and even learn about yeast and sourdough. Tastings throughout the class will help you understand how flavor influences what you create.
Located near the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, this experience combines culinary learning with the charm of Parisian surroundings. While gratuities are not included, the class provides an expert guide, all necessary ingredients, and delicious snacks. 
Highlights
Bake Like a Parisian: Learn to make authentic French baguettes and croissants from scratch.
Expert Guidance: Get hands-on instruction from a professional French baker.
Small Group Setting: Enjoy personalized attention in an intimate class of no more than 8 people.
Taste the Flavors: Sample your creations and learn how flavor influences baking.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally have a very positive experience, praising the knowledgeable instruction, hands-on learning, and delicious tastings.
Customers rave about the engaging and knowledgeable instructor.
Many visitors loved learning hands-on techniques for making croissants and baguettes.
The small group size allows for personalized attention.
The tastings are a highlight, providing a delicious understanding of flavor profiles.
A few visitors wished for more detailed instructions.
Some participants found certain techniques challenging to master in the time allotted.
The Journey
Baking Class Location near Notre Dame
The starting point of your baking journey, a professional kitchen setting near the iconic Notre Dame cathedral. Here, you'll receive hands-on instruction from a French baking expert.
Dough Laminating Station
A designated area for learning and practicing the art of laminating dough, a crucial step in creating flaky pastries like croissants. You'll gain the skills to create perfect layers and textures.
Baguette Shaping Area
A hands-on station where you'll learn the traditional techniques of shaping baguettes, from forming the dough to creating the signature scoring patterns. Discover the secrets to achieving the perfect crust and crumb.
Croissant Puffing Zone
The area where you'll master the art of puffing croissant dough, creating those delicate, airy layers that make croissants so irresistible. Learn the precise techniques for achieving the perfect rise and texture.
Tasting Station
A designated area for sampling a variety of baked goods, both sweet and savory. Use your senses to understand how flavor influences the final product and how different ingredients contribute to the overall taste.
Know Before You Go
This Paris Baking Insider Experience includes guidance from a French baking expert, a hands-on baking lesson, and delightful snacks to enjoy during the class. Please note that gratuities are not included in the experience. Further details regarding the meeting point and any other requirements will be provided upon booking.
Hot Tip
Some visitors suggest arriving a few minutes early to settle in and get ready for baking. Also, be prepared to take notes, so you can recreate these tasty treats at home.
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