Learn to bake with cooking demos led by Certified Master Baker Punky Egan at Lakeview Library! Punky will showcase how to make different breads and some sweet treats, as well. You'll learn about different cooking tools and techniques, as well as how to use base recipes to make a variety of products. These basic rules of baking will prep you for sweet success.
Upcoming Demos:
Saturday, February 22, 1-2pm | Lakeview Library
Chocolate truffles can be made and enjoyed year-round. They’re quick to make following easy instructions and by using good quality, dark chocolate for the richest flavor. We’ll taste test a variety of truffles including espresso, hazelnut, and orange.
Space is limited for this event; registration is required. Use the link above to register or call 608-246-4547. Registration opens two weeks prior to program date.
Saturday, March 8, 1-2pm | Lakeview Library
This easy to make dough is so versatile that it can be used for both sweet and savory. Punky will demo how to make the dough then we’ll sample classic cream puffs filled with an airy lemon chantilly cream along with everyone’s favorite, eclairs, filled with vanilla pastry cream and topped with a chocolate ganache.
Space is limited for this event; registration is required. Use the link above to register or call 608-246-4547. Registration opens two weeks prior to program date.
Saturday, April 12, 1-2pm | Lakeview Library
Piping as a cake decorating technique is not as hard as it looks. Using only a few pastry tips Punky will demonstrate a variety of borders, flowers, and even a rose. We’ll discuss types of icings and color brands. There will be decorated cupcakes for the class to sample.
Space is limited for this event; registration is required. Use the link to register or call 608-246-4547 to register. Registration opens two weeks prior to program date.
Register for classes by clicking the links above or by calling the library at 608-246-4547. If classes fill up, you can call or email Lakeview Library [link sends email] to be added to the waitlist.
About Punky Egan
Punky Egan earned the title of Certified Master Baker, one of less than 200 in the country, from the professional organization RBA (Retail Bakers of America). Through her 45-year professional baking career, she owned Sucré Patisserie and Dessert Lounge, was a consultant to the baking industry, and recipe developer. At Madison College, she was the director of the baking program as well as lead instructor. She co-authored 3 cookbooks, wrote baking articles for professional publications, created instructional baking videos for her baking students. She had a regular baking segment on a local TV station and was even on the Food Network! Learn more...