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Essential Skills

Essential Skills

The Institute of Culinary Education @ Brookfield Place, New York, NY

Master essential cooking techniques in this hands-on class led by a professional chef. Learn knife skills, roasting, and pan sauce preparation as you create a well-rounded meal from scratch. Gain the confidence to execute a variety of dishes with ease and elevate your home cooking.

(997) Beginner 18 and older

Nov 17th

6–9pm ET

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Essential Skills 2

Essential Skills 2

The Institute of Culinary Education @ Brookfield Place, New York, NY

Master essential cooking techniques as you learn to poach, sauté, grill, and prepare risotto with confidence. Guided by expert instruction, you’ll apply your skills to create a delicious meal featuring grilled vegetable gratin, mushroom risotto, pan-seared steak with compound butter, and a mesclun salad with Dijon vinaigrette. Elevate your home cooking with fundamental skills that make every meal exceptional.

(997) Beginner 18 and older

Oct 27th

6–9pm ET

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Cooking 101: A Beginners Course

Cooking 101: A Beginners Course

The Institute of Culinary Education @ Brookfield Place, New York, NY

Build confidence in the kitchen in this beginner-friendly cooking class made for absolute novices. Pick up essential skills, from chopping vegetables to roasting meats, while making simple, delicious meals. By the end, you will be ready to whip up impressive dishes with ease.

(997) Beginner 18 and older

Nov 2nd

6–9pm ET

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6–9pm ET

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6–9pm ET

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Handmade Dumplings

Handmade Dumplings

CocuSocial Cooking Classes @ 52 West 36th St, New York, NY

Learn the secrets of crafting flavorful and colorful dumplings from scratch in this hands-on master class. Discover the art of infusing natural colors and flavors into dough, experiment with various fillings, and master the art of dumpling folding. Elevate your cooking expertise with insider tips on steaming dumplings to perfection.

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Oct 30th

4–6pm ET

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Knife Skills 1

Knife Skills 1

The Institute of Culinary Education @ Brookfield Place, New York, NY

Master essential knife skills and transform the way you cook! Learn how to slice, dice, and chop with confidence while improving safety and efficiency in the kitchen. This hands-on class also covers proper knife handling and sharpening techniques to keep your tools in top shape.

(997) Beginner 18 and older

Oct 26th

6–9pm ET

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Bread Making Certificate Series

NY Cake Academy

4.7 638 reviews

Build a strong foundation in bread making as you explore a wide range of doughs, techniques, and global styles. Guided by expert instruction, you’ll mix, knead, shape, and bake your way through breads that develop flavor, structure, and skill. Each session deepens your understanding of fermentation, texture, and craftsmanship. Leave with confidence, versatility, and beautifully crafted loaves.

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118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
20 hours over 5 sessions

Bread Making Certificate Series

Bread Making Certificate Series

Bread Making Certificate Series

Bread Making Certificate Series

Bread Making Certificate Series

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SIGN UP FOR ALL 5 CLASSES AND GET ONE FREE!

5-Week Bread Program (Hands-On | 4 Hours Each Session)

A Certificate is Awarded Upon Completion of All 5 Classes

Join us for an immersive, hands-on bread-baking program designed for beginners, passionate home bakers, and anyone looking to build a strong foundation in the art of bread. Over five weeks, students will explore multiple bread styles—from quick and simple bakes to enriched doughs and artisan loaves—while developing essential techniques that apply across all baking.

Each weekly session is fully hands-on, guided step-by-step by our professional instructor. Students will mix, knead, shape, bake, taste, and take home their creations every week. At the end of the series, graduates receive a Bread Baking Certificate of Completion from NY Cake Academy.

WEEK 1: Quick Breads – Foundations

Learn the fundamentals of mixing methods, hydration, structure, and flavor development with approachable, no-yeast recipes.

Projects:

Short Cakes with Fresh Strawberries & Chantilly
Cream Scones
Lemon Poppy Seed Quick Bread

Master the “muffin method” and “biscuit method,” practice proper folding techniques, and understand how to create tender crumb textures without overmixing.

WEEK 2: Flatbread Fundamentals

Travel the world of flatbreads as you dive into high-heat cooking, stovetop techniques, and doughs that come together quickly.

Projects:

Naan
Pita
Scallion Pancakes

Students will learn shaping skills, griddling vs. baking, and how to achieve the perfect puff, chew, and golden blistering.

WEEK 3: Yeasted Breads – Classic Artisan

Build confidence working with commercial yeast while learning fermentation, gluten development, shaping, and scoring.

Projects:

Whole Wheat Bread
Country French Boule

Students practice pre-ferments, kneading, proofing, and baking with steam to create beautiful artisan loaves with a tender interior and crisp crust.

WEEK 4: Enriched Breads

Discover the world of buttery, tender doughs. Learn how enrichment affects structure and fermentation while mastering more advanced shaping techniques.

Projects:

Maple Pecan Sticky Buns
Brioche

Students prepare a soft, silky brioche dough and transform it into decadent sticky buns—perfect rolls with caramelized toppings.

WEEK 5: Flavor Finale – Seeded Add-ins & Whole Grains

Expand your creativity by incorporating grains, seeds, and mix-ins that boost texture and nutrition.

Projects:

Seeded Oat Bread
Caraway Rye Bread

Learn how to work with whole grains, soakers, and flavor pairings while building dough strength and structure.

What Students Take Away

A strong foundation in bread-making theory and methodology
Skills in kneading, shaping, scoring, fermentation control, and baking
Confidence to recreate every bread at home
All breads made in class, packaged to take home
A Certificate of Completion awarded after finishing all five classes

Session 1 – Jan 11th | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Quick Breads

Session 2 – Jan 18th | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Flatbreads

Session 3 – Jan 25th | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Artisan Breads

Session 4 – Feb 1st | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Enriched Breads

Session 5 – Feb 8th | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM:Mix Ins & Whole Grains

Ages 14+up

School Notes: Please note, if you require a gluten free option for your baking class, you must alert the school in advance and there will be a +$15 fee applied for each gluten free substitute which will be collected directly by the school. Please contact them or CourseHorse to arrange this.

Refund Policy

Classes are not eligible for refunds, however classes are transferable.

Students may reschedule their class to an alternative date up to 4 business days prior to the class date for in-person classes.
All deposits & fees are forfeited for no shows.
We do not provide make-up classes.

The school reserve the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment up to 48 hours before the class date. The school reserve the right to change class schedules. If for any reason the school should cancel a class, a full refund will be offered to the student. However, we do not accept responsibility for any other expenses incurred such as hotel or airline cancellation penalties.

Cancellations or changes can be made through email at [email protected]. Please be sure to include the full name of the registered student, and class registration confirmation.

If a class is cancelled due to inclement weather, or other circumstance beyond our control (facility issues, power outages, etc.), we will contact you with as much advanced notice as possible by email or telephone, and issue you a refund to the original form of payment. We will make every effort to run the class as long as it is safe to do so. If we make the decision to run a class during inclement weather and you make the decision not to come, you will not be able to get a refund, we will offer only a credit for future use.

Credits are valid for a 12 month period of time.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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NY Cake Academy

NY Cake Academy, founded by renowned cake decorator Joan Mansour over 25 years ago, has evolved into a premier one-stop-shop in Manhattan for all baking needs. With a 5,000 square foot store, it offers a vast array of supplies, runs a cake decorating school, and is recognized for its excellence in the industry, earning accolades from ZAGAT and the New York Press.

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