Take your baking skills to the next level with Chef Ely Salar’s Croissant Online Class—an in-depth course on laminated dough that will open new doors to profes…
Instructor: Ely Rowen Salar · Level: Beginner · Students enrolled: 60
Take your baking skills to the next level with Chef Ely Salar’s Croissant Online Class—an in-depth course on laminated dough that will open new doors to professional-level pastry making. Whether you're a home baker or a budding food entrepreneur, this class will guide you step by step in crafting three world-famous pastries: the delicate and buttery French Croissant, the caramelized and flaky Kouign-Amann, and the trendy, cream-filled New York Roll.Chef Ely shares his expert techniques for creating consistent layers, achieving the perfect bake, and mastering fermentation and butter handling—so you can skip the trial-and-error and bake with confidence.Get unlimited access to professionally shot video lessons, downloadable recipes, and real-time community support. Learn at your own pace, in your own kitchen.If you’ve ever dreamed of offering café-style pastries or want to elevate your weekend bakes, this is the perfect class to start with.Be part of our growing community of learners—and bring authentic, laminated pastries to life.
I. Foundation of Laminated Dough (détrempe)Understanding lamination: the science behind the layersChoosing the right flour and butterPreparing the dough baseResting and fermentation guidelinesButter block preparation and encasing II. French Croissant A golden, flaky, and buttery pastry made from layered dough—perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.Lamination and folding techniquesDough resting and rolling tipsCutting and shaping classic French croissantsProofing the dough: temperature and timingEgg wash and baking for golden perfection III. Kouign-AmannA caramelized laminated pastry with layers of dough and sugar, creating a crispy, buttery crust and soft, chewy center.Special folding with sugar for caramelizationShaping and pan preparationTips for achieving crispy, caramelized layers IV. New York Roll Chocolate Rocher New York Roll - A rich and indulgent pastry filled with dark chocolate ganache and finished with a crunchy chocolate praline coating for that perfect bite.Introduction to the viral New York RollRolling and cutting laminated dough for NY rollsBaking and filling techniquesDark Chocolate ganacheChocolate praline coatingFinal assembly and finishing touches Lemon Meringue New York Roll - A modern laminated roll filled with tangy lemon curd and topped with smooth Italian meringue—bright, refreshing, and delightfully elegant.Introduction to the viral New York RollRolling and cutting laminated dough for NY rollsBaking and filling techniquesItalian meringueLemon curdFinal assembly and finishing touches V: Storage, Troubleshooting, and Business TipsStoring raw and baked pastriesCommon lamination issues and how to fix themScaling up for business or small batch selling
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