Looking for fun things to do in Edinburgh? Delight in a Scottish classic as you learn how to bake buttery, blissful shortbread with the Edinburgh New Town Cookery School.
During this Edinburgh baking class, you will dive deep into this rich baking tradition. With plenty of guidance from your friendly, experienced teachers, you will learn a cherished family recipe to craft melt-in-the-mouth shortbread.
You'll learn how to shape the dough into three variations— delicate Petticoat Tails, irresistibly rolled Highlander Shortbread coated in demerara sugar and classic shortbread biscuits. Along the way, you'll also explore different flavourings to elevate your goodies to new heights.
Once this baking class is over, you'll walk away with your tasty shortbread all packed up so you can share your handiwork with your loved ones! Don't want to share? Then book a private class as a fun group activity.
Dietary requirements and allergies:
- The recipes made in this class contain gluten, and dairy and are not suitable for vegans (please note this list is not exhaustive).
- Please let us know of any dietary requirements, allergies or special accommodations required at the time of booking. We will be as flexible as possible when we can, so as to be inclusive to all students. However, we may not be able to substitute ingredients in the recipes.
- We do everything we can to reduce the risk of cross-contamination, however, we cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment and therefore our kitchens may be unsuitable for students with severe or life-threatening allergies.
Please note:
- Our one-day workshops and short courses are 16+ unless otherwise specified. Children aged 14 or 15 may attend with an adult over 18.
- On the day, please arrive 15 minutes before your workshop is due to start.
All ingredients and equipment needed to make your shortbread to take home.
This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a
team building activity or
birthday idea!
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