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Baking Masterclass at Courtyard by Marriott

What is more pleasurable? The joy of seeing someone biting into a slice of cake or the joy in making it?
The Baker's Basic masterclass  at Momo Café gave me an opportunity to experience both.  Here's a photo tour of the fun morning at Courtyard by Marriott, Bangalore. I have also included the recipes from the masterclass... 


Baker's Basic is an initiative by Courtyard by Marriott to impart baking skills to the guests...



The masterclass was conducted by Pastry Chef Rahul Kumar...


Chef Rahul talked about one of my favorite baking ingredients, chocolate. The percentage of cocoa determines how strong chocolate is.


At 44% cocoa, this one was more to my liking...


A welcome sweet made with a combination of dark and white chocolate... 


Some essential reading on the subject...


The welcome drink, Ferrero Rocher shake was delicious...


I did love connecting with fellow bloggers. Attired like a chef, we were all excited to hit the kitchen..


Some handy tools...


After some more selfie fun, we headed to the kitchen for some actual baking...


The kitchen was state of the art...


As soon as we entered, a pretty lady chef welcomed us with the most amazing red velvet...



Our first bake was Focaccia bread, an Italian bread with olive oil and herbs...

Focaccia bread turned out really good...


Here's the recipe...


Next we made New York Cheese Cake...

After plating...



Here's the recipe...

Finally the Tiramisu...

Here's the recipe...

The Croissants from the bakery were meltingly soft in my mouth...

After the baking experience, we were served one lavish lunch. Here are some of the stuff I liked...

Prawn salad...


Grilled pepper salad...



Five spice fish...


Green pea chaat...


Tenderloin with beans and tomato salad...


Watermelon with feta salad...


Tawa Machhi...


A variety of mezze dips...


Pumpkin and Peanut Quiche...



Cabbage stuffed with risotto roll...



Chicken Lasagne...


Honey garlic roasted chicken...


Tandoori Aloo...



Ice tea - Berry blast, Ginger, Hibiscus, Kiwi and Cinnamon...


  Pineapple Frangipane...



Strawberry Pastry...


Overall it was great fun. I learned a few new tips. The next Baker's Basic session is on 30th April. Leaving you with the beautiful smile of one of the participants... 


24 comments:

  1. What a wonderful post.just one thing wrong, having seen all that gorgeous food and drink I am STARVING!!!!

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  2. Awesome photos - I'm drooling here!
    Thanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/04/worlds-best-meatloaf-recipe-wordful.html

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  3. I agree with the other gals! This is awesome!

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  4. Wow! I am actually jealous! Would love to attend a class (and lunch( like this. I have to try the tiramisu recipe.

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  5. Wonderful photography Shiju - all the dishes looks so tempting!
    Thank you for the recipes - I will try them soon.

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  6. Great looking food, what a fun experience to go through culinary school

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  7. Love the red velvet. You were really treated to a feast and love that you've included the recipes :)

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  8. You created a great tour of your visit. Photos are perfect and the food looks awesome.

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  9. It all looks delicious, but you had my attention with the chocolate.

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  10. Wow! THose cakes are works of art.

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  11. The food all looks amazing. I definitely fall in the category of 'better to have someone else bake it for me'.

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  12. What a fantastic way to spend your time! You can see that everybody was having fun!

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  13. Oh my word, this looks like so much fun. I wonder if Marriott does this in all its hotels.

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  14. What a fabulous experience! All of the food looks so delicious. I couldn't pick a favorite. No wonder that cute participant had such a big smile. Thanks for sharing it with SYC.
    Jann

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  15. I am envious because I can't eat wheat plus I have to limit my carbs.

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  16. What a fun day. I would love to attend one of theses classes. The food looks so yummy, and those cakes are a piece of art.

    Lisa @ Life Thru the Lens (www.lisakerner-slp.com)

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  17. What a lot of delicious looking food!

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  18. What a fabulous opportunity.

    Mollyxxx

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  19. It looks like you had a lot of fun. Those desserts look delicious! Thanks for linking up. Sorry it took me so long to leave a comment.

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  20. Where can I buy real croissants in England ... mmmh #SundayInMyCity www.travelbug.co

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  21. Hi Shiju,
    All this food looks amazing. I am partial to the shrimp! Great to see you!
    Thanks for bringing your post to Blogger's Pit Stop.
    Janice, Pit Stop Crew

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  22. What a great experience and yummy food too1

    Thanks for sharing with SYC.

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  23. It must be such a treat to eat all these wonderful meals each week.

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