DECEMBER 28, 2024: Viennese and Kurabiye Cookies Partner Class

Join us for a delightful and hands-on baking experience at the Barton Springs Mill Educational Center, where you'll learn to create delicate and delicious cookies using the finest locally milled Sonora soft wheat flour. Known for its exceptional flavor and tender texture, Sonora soft wheat flour elevates these traditional cookies, giving them a light, melt-in-your-mouth quality that is a hallmark of Viennese and Middle Eastern baking.

While Viennese and Kurabiye cookies come from different culinary traditions—European and Middle Eastern respectively—they share a similar emphasis on rich, buttery dough, light textures, and elegant presentation. Both types of cookies are beloved for their delicate crumb, and the use of high-quality butter and fine flour. The shared qualities may stem from historical influences, regional ingredient availability, and a common love of refined, melt-in-your-mouth pastries. Viennese cookies often focus on vanilla and occasionally chocolate or fruit preserves for decoration. Kurabiye cookies tend to include a more varied range of flavors, including the floral notes of rosewater or orange blossom water, reflecting the aromatic nature of Middle Eastern desserts. Viennese cookies are often piped into rings or "S" shapes, while Kurabiye cookies can also be piped into various intricate forms, such as crescent or flower.

In this class, you'll discover the art of crafting these elegant treats from scratch, mastering techniques for butter-based dough, piping, and baking to achieve the perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, our expert instructor Katya Lyukum will guide you through each step of the process, from dough preparation to finishing touches. Whether you're looking to add a European or Middle Eastern flair to your baking repertoire or simply enjoy the process of creating beautiful treats, this class is perfect for anyone who loves to bake or wants to learn the craft in a fun, educational setting. Space is limited—reserve your spot today and take home a batch of cookies that are as delicious as they are unforgettable!

Class Policies:

TICKETS ARE FINAL SALE, NON-REFUNDABLE, and NON-TRANSFERABLE TO OTHER CLASSES. You may transfer tickets to another person to attend in your place - simply have them check in under the original name used to purchase the ticket(s).

By purchasing tickets to attend one of our classes, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to our Participant Class Policies and Media Release. Close-toed shoes and a head covering (such as a baseball cap) required for all classes.

Touring our facility requires that all participants adhere to health guidelines - all touring participants (included in ticket) will be required to remove most jewelry and piercings, and wear a beard net (if applicable) and/or hair net that effectively restraints all hair, including mustaches, goatees, and any other facial hair. Close-toed shoes are required for entering any part of our facility. No exceptions. 

In keeping with the low COVID risk level in Travis County, masks are optional and up to personal discretion for this class. 

In the event of class cancellation, we will email you to notify you of a canceled class.