Panettone Courses and Private Lessons
Panettone Courses and Private Lessons
Panettone Courses and Private Lessons:
The fastest two ways to improve your panettone baking especially for home bakers is by signing up for a course or better yet taking 1:1 lessons with a panettone baker. The amount of information you will learn in a couple of hours equals months or years of individual learning.
The advantage of 1:1 lessons is having someone you can ask lots of questions that specifically relate to your panettone baking needs and goals. If you are learning on your own, it can take months if not years to find answers since a lot of panettone knowledge is carefully guarded by professional panettone bakers.
The biggest hurdle to taking courses or doing lessons is of course the price-tag. I do think that if you have the money it is an investment worth making. I would prioritize investing in educational resources over specialty equipment.
Full disclaimer: I haven’t taken any of these courses myself. I know some of these bakers personally and feel comfortable recommending them as I admire their work as both bakers and teachers. Additionally, I’ve had many meaningful conversations with almost all of these bakers and each one has their own perspective and unique teaching style. I encourage you to review the courses carefully and speak to the instructors to help you figure out one that best aligns with your panettone learning goals.
Online Courses:
Panettone for Beginners Course from Natasha’s Baking (English)
Panettone Advanced Course from Natasha’s Baking (English)
Claudio Perrando’s Panettone Course (it looks like his website is down but definitely DM him on Instagram with questions if you are seriously interested, they are probably doing maintenance on the website) (English, German, Spanish, and Italian)
Alessandro Petito and his famous IL MILLE BOLLE formula and process. The online course is on sale for $190 from its original price of $649! (Videos are both in English and Italian) I am not sure if the written materials are in English.
1:1 Lessons:
Cooking_Numa just announced spots for this Fall! DM him directly to book a spot. He is a wonderful teacher. (English/Italian)
Mirko Iannarelli teaches 1:1 lessons. You will receive a large handout with formulas, process breakdown, and advice for baking delicious panettone. DM Mirko to sign up. (English/Italian)
Alberto Bernardi has limited availability for 1:1 lessons, DM him directly with inquiries. He teaches a lot of workshops across the world, I encourage you to check out his instagram for upcoming workshops. (English/Italian)
Massimiliano Liberatore offers 1:1 lessons. Email him at aquihaybuenpan@gmail.com with inquiries. (Spanish/Italian/English). Massimiliano is an Italian baker based in Barcelona, Spain.
Emma Ruggieri offers both courses and consultations. Email her Lapergamena.gioco@virgilio.it. I believe it is only available in Italian. Don’t quote me on that.
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