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Hands-On Donut Boot Camp

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $148.50
  • 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL
  • 4 hours & 30 minutes

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  • $148.50
  • The Chopping Block Merchandise Mart @ 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza Ste 107, Chicago, IL 60654
  • 4 hours & 30 minutes
  • A non-refundable 10% fee is applied for the operational and administrative costs incurred by TCB.
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Class Description

Description

What you'll learn in this baking class:

Who doesn't love fried dough? In this hands-on class, we'll make both cake-style and raised-style doughs, and show you how to fry, glaze, dip and fill them to perfection. You'll go home with a boxful of your very own fresh creations!

Menu:

  • Chocolate and Sea Salt Caramel Long Johns
  • Cranberry Jam Filled Donuts with Orange Glaze and Candied Cranberries
  • Apple Butter Old Fashioned with Bourbon-Cider Glaze 
  • Molasses-Spiced Donut Holes

Skills covered in class:

  • Making sweet batter
  • Preparing yeast dough
  • Rolling and cutting dough
  • Deep-frying
  • Making sweet custard
  • Working with spices
  • Preparing glazes 
  • Selecting chocolate
  • Whipping cream

Due to the length of donut boot camp, we encourage you eat a hearty breakfast prior to coming to class as no food will be served with the exception of the donuts made during class.

In this hands-on class, four students will be grouped together at a table while working together to prepare the desserts. Groups will eat together at their cooking stations while being spaced out from others at their tables as much as possible. Should you wish to have your own group or table, you will need to reserve 4 seats.

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  • Please note that upon purchase, your email address may be shared with The Chopping Block, and you will be receiving class and/or marketing information from the provider.

  • Also note that by purchasing seats for classes at The Chopping Block you are authorizing CourseHorse to charge your card if you order additional drinks and do not pay for them at the time of the class.

Refund Policy

A one-week notice is required for cancellation of any class. If you do not cancel by telephone at least 1 week in advance of your scheduled class, we will charge your credit card in full for the class. Please feel free to send a friend in your place if you cannot attend and it is within one week of the class as no refunds will be available. All classes also have a non-refundable, non-transferable 10% fee for the operational and administrative costs incurred by The Chopping Block. This service fee will not be refunded and cannot be transferred in the case of any cancellation.

Please note: all virtual class sales are final. All virtual students will receive a recording of the class within 48 hours of the class.

Reviews of Classes at The Chopping Block at the Mart (212)

(4.7-star rating across 212 reviews)
  • Hands-On Donut Boot Camp

    Anonymous review on 1/14/2019
    The chef and space was awesome!
  • Hands-On Donut Boot Camp

    Anonymous review on 1/14/2017
    Good class, great instructor, good selection of donut types/flavors. Wish we worked in groups of 2 or 3 instead of 4.
  • Hands-On Donut Boot Camp

    Reviewed by Lori B. on 3/9/2020
  • Hands-On Donut Boot Camp

    Reviewed by Sharon E. on 5/7/2018
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Question from Reem w.
I am attending a conference on Sunday and trying to find a course that interests my 13-year-old son. He is very responsible, would he be able to attend? Thank you
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi Reem! Students must be 18 years or older to attend our regular classes, including Donut Boot Camp. Sorry 13-year old is unable to attend.
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Question from Karen O.
Can it ever be on a weekday??, I work weekends
Answer from Georgia C. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi Kareno! The course is only available on the published dates and times. We really can't say when will it be offered again. You can add it to your wish-list so you can be notified via email when new updates are made on the website.
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