All About the Dough: Secrets of Perfect Pie Crust | Cooking Class

Name: All About the Dough: Secrets of Perfect Pie Crust | Cooking Class
Start: 2025-09-07T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-07T15:00:00-05:00
Location: 3248 University Avenue, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53705

Schedule

Sun Sep 07 2025 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

3248 University Avenue, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53705 | Madison, WI

Are you ready to elevate your baking skills? Join us for a delightful pie crust cooking class where you'll discover that it's all about the dough! In this interactive experience, you’ll learn how different fats—like butter, old-fashioned lard, and shortening—affect crust texture and flavor.
What You’ll Learn:
- Create sample crusts using various fats to find your favorite for handling and taste.
- Master the art of crafting a delicious individual cherry pie with a buttery crust and easy lattice topping.
By the end of the class, you'll not only have a tasty pie to take home but also the skills to impress your friends and family with your newfound pie-making expertise! Don't miss this chance to become a pie crust pro!
Wine, beer, and cocktails are available for purchase from our bar before and during class. Come early for cocktails (12:30) -- class begins at 1:00!
Punky's classes are only for adults 18 and over. Your instructor, Punky Egan, is a Certified Master Baker. She was the program director and lead instructor of the Baking Program at Madison College for 30 years. She now devotes her time to teaching the joys of baking to people of all experience levels - from novices up to experienced home bakers. Visit her website, punkybakes.com, plus see more of her baking on Instagram at #punkybakes.