Teen Cooking Class: Festive Holiday Baking

Have fun in the kitchen over Thanksgiving break, and learn how to prepare seasonal and festive desserts perfect for this time of year!! Young teens ages 12 to 16 will discover new recipes they'll enjoy re-creating at home for family and friends. They will build their confidence in the kitchen and learn approachable-yet-sophisticated baking and pastry techniques, how to work cleanly and stay organized in the kitchen.

Menu:

• Apple Butter Donut Holes with Orange Glaze
• Dark Chocolate Peppermint Truffles
• Spiced Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Toasted Meringue Frosting
• Chocolate, Cherry and Pistachio Thumbprints

Skills covered in class:

• Understanding baking ingredient functions
• Preparing batter and glaze
• Deep frying
• Working with spices
• Selecting and melting chocolate
• Cooking sugar to soft ball stage
• Whipping egg whites
• Creaming technique