Learn to make Baklava and Sfouf Cake in a private online class!
Approximately 2 hours
English
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Learn to make two traditional Lebanese desserts
- Private, one-on-one online instruction with a Lebanese native, living in Melbourne
- Scheduled mutually at your convenience (host lives in Australia (GMT+10))
- Customization available for dietary restrictions or preferences
- Recipes and ingredients list will be emailed in advance of class
- Travel from your own home and learn Lebanese culinary traditions!
WHAT WILL YOU COOK TOGETHER:
- Baklava (pastry layered with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup)
- Sfouf Cake (almond-semolina cake)
INGREDIENTS:
- 16 oz walnuts
- 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom (or ground cloves)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 16 oz phyllo dough (thawed)
- 1 cup butter (melted)
- 1 cup water
- 2 cup sugar
- 1 strip lemon peel
- 1 tsp rose water or blossom water (optional but makes a difference)
- 2 cups self raising flour
- 1 cup Semolina
- 1.5 cups sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp rose water
- 1.5 cups water
- Sesame seeds or slivered almonds for garnish
About your host
Reem, Australia
Reem is a self-taught cook, who grew up in Lebanon and moved to Australia in 2017. She had the pleasure of eating and learning how to cook delicious food cooked by her grandmother while growing up, and that made her fall in love with food. She enjoys cooking at home for friends and family, and even took a few cooking workshops to learn new techniques and international cuisines. Reem loves meeting people from around the world and it would be her pleasure to introduce them to Lebanese food and culture.
$25 initial guest
+ $15 each additional screen
(max 9)
HOW IT WORKS
- Submit a request and get connected with your host
- Pay invoice sent to your email and receive confirmation details and class link
- Meet your host online at your agreed time for your private cooking lesson!
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before event