Let It Dough! Holiday Baking with Chef Melissa Mauselle

Get into the holiday spirit with a cozy, aroma-filled baking workshop! In this partly hands-on and demonstration-style class, you’ll learn to bake a stunning braided Cinnamon Star Bread, buttery Cranberry Crumb Pie Bars, elegant Peppermint Meringue Kisses, and a rustic Pear & Frangipane Galette. Students will get hands-on practice piping meringue and forming galettes, while learning essential pastry skills that will elevate your holiday baking.

Whether you’re gifting, entertaining, or simply indulging, you’ll leave class with festive treats, new confidence in your baking, and plenty of holiday cheer.

Key Techniques Covered:

• Shaping and braiding enriched dough (Cinnamon Star Bread)

• Whipping, piping, and baking meringues

• Forming rustic galettes with frangipane and seasonal fruit

• Creating crumb toppings and shortcrust bases for bars