Online Cooking Class: Gingerbread Homebuilding 101
Learn everything you need to know to create a beautiful and sturdy gingerbread house from scratch in this live, online cooking class with Chef Sharon. She'll teach you how to bake gingerbread walls that are sturdy and delicious, the art of perfecting the American buttercream and, of course, give a few pointers on decorating your gingerbread house. You'll be delighted at the gingerbread home that emerges on your kitchen counter as you work!
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Gingerbread House
American Buttercream Frosting
Chef demonstrates each step and assists you as you perform each step.
Ask questions and have the chef check your progress.
- Recipes Recipes are sent in your booking confirmation.
- Ingredients Ingredients can be adapted for dietary restrictions or lack of availability.
- Technology Connect with the chef using Zoom on your computer, tablet or mobile device.
- Class Participation Chime in with questions through audio or chat. Use of video is optional.
- Class Minimum 4 devices
- Class Maximum 20 devices
- Event Duration 2 hours
- LabelsKids, Fun, Baking, Holiday
Ingredients
Baking soda
Ground ginger
Ground cinnamon
Ground allspice
Salt
Unsalted butter
Dark brown sugar
Dark molasses
Large egg
Water
Sugar
Meringue powder
Powdered sugar
Candy of your choice for decorating: Candy canes, gumdrops, chocolate and sprinkles
Kitchen Equipment
Oven
Rolling pin
Cookie cutter
Oven
Rolling pin
Paring knife
Parchment paper
Two cookie sheets or a baking sheet
Gel colors, optional
Mixer with paddle attachment
Two rubber spatulas
Soft silicone molds
Chef’s knife
Pizza cutter, optional
Cutting board
Piping bag or ziplock freezing bag
Classpop! guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Sharon
Larry
03 Sep 2023
Sharon was great. Very enjoyable and answered everyone's questions.
Michelle
09 Apr 2023
I was not able to connect
Russell
27 Mar 2023
Chef Sharon was professional, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. The class was such a pleasure!
Meet your chef
As a skilled chef, baker and culinary school instructor, Chef Sharon wears many hats in the kitchen. She’s also a chocolatier, honing her skills at a French company in Carpenteria before founding her own chocolate and pastry company specializing in crafting homemade creations for events, hosting workshops and teaching classes —most featuring chocolate, of course! Chef Sharon hopes to share her passion with her students while teaching them how to make delectable treats from scratch.
