The Egyptian Chefs Association is organizing a 3-day practical training workshop on “Preparation of Pies, Pastries & Cookies”.

The 103-page student manual including more than 60 recipes will teach participants the basic skills and techniques essential to successful pastry production. Many of these skills, such as how to make quality dough as an essential base, will be useful in other kitchen areas as well.

Contents of the workshop and practical sessions include:

• Preparation techniques of a variety of base doughs
• Preparation techniques of a variety of pie crusts and fillings
• Assembling techniques of pies and tarts
• Preparation techniques of classic pastries such as puff pastry and éclair paste
• Preparation techniques of a variety of soft and hard meringues
• Preparation techniques of a variety of cookies
• Food safety rules in handling pastry items, especially when containing egg products