Time & Location
19 Dec 2021, 20:00
Online Event
About the Event
Join the brilliant Howard Middleton (GBBO, series 4) live from Sheffield, UK who will guide you through baking both his Brandy Snap Cigars and Baskets!
The class starts at 8pm UK on Sunday 19th December 2021. We’ll start off the class with a warm welcome and some background from Howard's time on TV, before we ask you to put on your aprons and bake along as you watch Howard demonstrate all the skills required to make his delicious treats.
Our class will take around 2hours as we bake our masterpieces, before you can tuck into the fruits of your labour all whilst hearing fantastic memories and stories from Howard, Tickets are priced at £35 for individuals and £50 for groups of two or more that will join from the same household. Places are non-refundable and cannot be cancelled or altered after purchase. All guests will be emailed a link to the class following their booking.
Equipment
Large flat baking sheets or trays
Wooden spoons
Balloon whisk
Small bowls, pudding tins, tumblers or an upturned muffin pan for shaping the baskets
Mixing bowls
Baking parchment
Piping bags and nozzles
Electric hand mixer (for whisking cream)
Saucepans
Fine sieve
Ingredients
For the Creme Patissiere:
300ml or 1 ¼ cups milk (preferably full fat)
1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
50g (¼ cup) caster sugar
4 large egg yolks
25g (3 Tbsp + 1 tsp) cornflour/corn starch
25g (1 Tbsp + 2 tsp) unsalted butter
For the Chocolate Cremeux:
Half of the crème patissiere
75g (1/3 cup) dark chocolate, finely chopped
2 tsp brandy, or to taste (optional)
1 tsp finely grated orange zest (optional)
For the Creme Diplomat:
Half of the crème patissiere
2 tsp amaretto, or to taste (optional)
200ml (1 cup) double cream / heavy cream
For the Brandy Snaps:
50g (3 ½ Tbsp) unsalted butter
50g (2 ½ Tbsp) golden syrup
50g (¼ cup) caster sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
50g (1/3 cup + 2 Tbsp) plain flour*
½ tsp ground ginger
To Serve:
18 fresh raspberries or other berries
A few toasted flaked almonds
25g (3 Tbsp) dark or white chocolate (optional)
It is your responsiblity to check the ingredients do not impact any allergies or intolerances which you may have. Bake With A Legend and our bakers take no responsibility in this regard.
If you're in any doubt about you then you should contact us before booking in terms of discussing alternative ingredients to suit your requirements. We will, wherever possible provide alternatives to include gluten & dairy free options.
Tickets
Individual Ticket
£35.00Sold OutHousehold
This ticket is for more than one person, but using one device
£50.00Sold Out
This event is sold out