Masterclass: French Croissants with Chef Lorenzo Pozzi - Saturday, October 17th

Saturday, October 17th | From 09:30 AM to 02:00 PM

The perfect croissant isn't bought: it's created. There's a mathematical magic behind the alternating layers of butter and dough that, under the effect of heat in the oven, open into hundreds of light, crispy, and fragrant layers.

This is not just a simple cooking lesson, but an intensive technical Masterclass led by Chef Lorenzo Pozzi, a culinary school instructor and member of the exclusive Accademia del Lievito Madre e del Panettone Italiano. Together with him, you will uncover the science and skill of French lamination to perfectly replicate it even in your home oven.

🎓 The Masterclass Curriculum:

• The Chemistry of Ingredients: How to choose flour strength, the role of professional plastic butter for lamination, and optimal liquid management.

• Fermentation and Leavening: Managing timings, controlling domestic temperatures, and understanding the structural differences between sourdough and brewer's yeast.

• The Butter Technique (The "Packet"): How to encase the butter in the dough without breaking it or letting it melt.

• The Geometry of Folds: Performing 3-fold and 4-fold turns to create the honeycomb structure.

• Shaping and Finishing: Symmetrical cutting, rolling the croissant, and pre-baking browning.

• The Perfect Bake: Times, temperatures, and humidity to achieve a deep golden color, maximum crispiness, and internal cell development.

• Signature Creams: Preparation of stable creams for gourmet fillings (classic pastry cream, chocolate cream, and flavored variations).

🥐 Today's Creations:

Each participant will literally get their hands dirty at the Convivial Island and create:

1. The Classic French Croissant (laminated, hollow, and very light).

2. The Gourmet Filled Croissant (personalized with the creams prepared during the day).

🍽️ What's included in your experience:

• Individual equipped workstation at the Convivial Island with excellent raw materials.

• Technical paper handout with all the recipes, key steps, and leavening tables from Chef Lorenzo Pozzi.

• Savory Light Lunch at the end of the course to relax and discuss the results with Lorenzo (includes gourmet savory delights prepared in the Atelier, water, and espresso coffee).

• Takeaway pastry box to bring home and share the croissants made during the Masterclass.