WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING

"Like me, if you have been diasppointed with attempting things on your own, then get professional help! Don was most helpful and made my first cooking class memorable. Thank you."
- Margaret, Cromwell

"I finally can toss out my bread machine!"
- Robin, Middletown

"The yeast baking class was very informative and most enjoyable. The mystery of yeast dough baking was presented in an easy to understand format. Being a hands-on class is the only way to go. All the intimidation of working with yeast dough is gone. You are a top-notch instructor and your love of the subject is evident. Looking forward to the sweet dough class."
- Barbara, Cromwell

"I am enjoying the rolls and loved the class!! Great tips!!"
- Maureen, East Haddam

"The finished product was great! I like how teacher discussed tips for bread baking--where to buy things, what works best."
- LouAnn, Cromwell

"I am no longer intimidated by yeast :>)"
- Tina, Middletown

"I asked my daughter what she wanted for Christmas. She said she wanted us to take a bread making class together. We had a great time, learned a lot and now we can make bread. The gift that keeps on giving!"
- Cyndi, East Hampton

"Don, your enthusiasm for food and cooking is infectious. I couldn't wait to get home and try the recipe for the Portuguese rolls on my own. I made a batch last night and they are a big hit. I can't wait to venture out with some more recipes and I'm looking forward to the Sweet Dough class."
- Louise, Berlin

"My husband is of Portugese descent and when I brought home the Portugese rolls he flipped and couldn't believe that I had made them!..they tasted just like Vavo use to make them!! .wantted to know when I would make them again!! Thanks! Really appreciate it. Totally enjoyable."
- Pat, Middletown

"I didn't know the proper way to knead bread until I took this class. I'm no longer afraid to make my own bread because I know it will be edible!"
- Jane, Middletown

"Fun with Sweet Dough lives up to its name - it was a lot of fun! I was going to make the cinnamon rolls but watching Don demonstrate the mock braided bread changed my mind and I'm hooked! ... My husband and son LOVED it."
- Louise, Berlin

"Course was wonderfull. Alot of fun and very informative."
- Robin, Middletown

If you recently took one of my classes, please provide some feedback on what you liked and what you want me to change. You will immediately be rewarded with a new recipe you won't find elsewhere on this site!

Past Classes

Baking:
• Advanced Breadmaking Topics
• Around the World in 60 Days on a Slice of Bread
(now called International Breads)
• Assorted Dinner Rolls
• Assorted Sandwich Rolls
• Bake-by-Weight
• Best of Breads (chosen by instructor)
• Bread Favorites (chosen by students)
• Breads and Soups
• Breads of the Americas
• Breads of Brooklyn
• Breads of Europe
• Breads of France
• Breads of Italy
• Breads of the Mediterranean
• Breads of Poland
• Breads of the UK
• Breads of Scandinavia
• Breads of Spain & Portugal
• Copycat Breads
• A Few Famous Breads
• Famous Oatmeal Bread
• Fantastic Sticky Buns
• Focaccia with Rosemary
• Finger Breads (rolls, biscuits, muffins, etc.)
• Fun with Sweet Dough
• Getting Started with Sourdough
• Great Sandwich Breads
• Holiday Breads
• Intermediate Breadmaking
• Introduction to Rustic Artisan Breads
• Introduction to Yeast Baking
• Lactose-free Baking & Cooking
• Let's Get Sconed
• Mad about Muffins
• Pizza - from Dough to Dinner
• Pretzel Logic
• Quick & Easy Breads
• Rolling in Dough
• Rustic Italian Breads
• Tribute to The Great British Baking Show
• Tribute to James Beard
• Tribute to Tassajara
• Whole Grain Breads

Cooking:
• Basic Kitchen Skills
• Intermediate Kitchen Skills
• Advanced Kitchen Skills
• Beef Basics & Beyond
• Chicken Basics & Beyond
• Pasta Basics & Beyond
• Filled Italian Pasta, Fillings, & Sauces
• Lactose-free Baking & Cooking
• Comfort Food Extravaganza

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