Learn the basics of making Sardinian pasta with this hands-on virtual class.
During this virtual class, you’ll learn:
- about the ingredients and tools you need to make semolina pasta (typical of Sardinia)
- how to mix and knead the dough
- how to make saffron pasta dough, which is a special variation commonly enjoyed throughout Sardinia
- how to form three unique shapes from Italy’s western island: malloreddus, spizzulus, and lorighittas
Required Tools & Ingredients
After you sign up, we’ll send you an email with a complete list of ingredients and helpful tools so that you can cook alongside the class, or simply save them for a later date after you’ve learned the basics. This is a hands-on interactive class–questions are encouraged!
Description
About the Class
When: Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 3:30-5:00 PM (EST)
Location: Online Zoom Class (we’ll email you a link)
Instructor: Laurie Boucher
Max Size: 14 devices (up to 2 participants per device)
What You’ll Learn:
- The ingredients and tools you need to make semolina pasta dough, typical of Sardinia
- How to mix and knead semolina pasta dough
- How to make saffron pasta dough (optional)
- Common mistakes to avoid when making semolina dough
- How to make 3 unique Sardinian pasta shapes by hand: Malloreddus, Spizzulus, and Lorighittas
About Laurie Anne Boucher
Laurie has been practicing law for over 25 years, and currently practices part-time as a mediator. Several years ago, she decided to pursue her passion for cooking more seriously. Laurie recently completed a degree in Culinary Arts at the Hotel, Culinary Arts and Travel Institute at Anne Arundel Community College and has almost finished her degree in Baking and Pastry Arts. Laurie is an avid home cook but appreciates the knowledge she is gaining from a formal culinary education.
Laurie’s passion is pasta and she has been teaching all forms of pasta making at local cooking schools and other small businesses. She is also an adjunct professor at AACC, as well as a staff pasta instructor at the Baltimore Chef Shop, The Kitchen Studio Cooking School, and the Pandola Learning Center in Little Italy. She also offers private classes and small group workshops and is currently hosting these classes virtually via Zoom.
You can connect with Laurie on Instagram @baltimorehomecook and on Facebook @LaurieBoucher
