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Hands-On Gluten-Free Baking and Pastry

at The Chopping Block Lincoln Square - Lincoln Square

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Lincoln Square, North Side
4747 N Lincoln
Btwn W Leland & W Lawrence Avenues
Chicago, Illinois 60625
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Class Level: All levels
Age Requirements: 18 and older
Average Class Size: 20

What you'll learn in this gluten-free baking class:

Delicious baked goods are easily achievable without the wheat!

With a little know how and an arsenal of wheat substitutes and savvy techniques, you’ll learn how to prepare impressive gluten-free treats in this hands-on class.

Menu:

  • Sweet Potato Pecan Pie Muffins
  • Thumbprint Cookies with Seasonal Fruit Jam
  • Flakey Buttermilk Biscuits with Honey-Lavender Butter
  • Individual Apple Galettes with Homemade Pie Dough
Skills covered in class:

  • Using a variety of gluten-free flours
  • Blending flours and starches
  • Using flax seeds as an egg alternative
  • Building flakiness in gluten-free dough
  • Maceration and the reduction of fruits
  • Rolling out and working with pie dough
  • Determining baked good doneness
  • Preparing compound butter
  • Caramelizing sugar
  • Preparing streusel topping
  • Making muffin batter
In this hands-on class, students will be paired in groups of three to five and work together as a team to prepare the recipes.


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During COVID-19, all classes have a three-day cancellation policy, except Culinary Boot Camps which have a two-week cancellation policy. You must email [email protected] to cancel an existing reservation, but please note the 15% service fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. If you cancel within 72 hours (3 days), you will not receive a refund or credit for your class, but feel free to send a friend or family member in your place.

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