Teen Doughnuts Workshop in Berkeley with Chef Ansarys

Berkeley Kitchen in Berkeley, California is the setting for a focused, three-hour Teen Doughnuts Workshop led by Chef Ansarys. This hands-on class guides students through flaky croissants, Danish pastries, kouign amman, and an array of doughnuts—classic glazed, Boston cream, strawberry cream puffs, and apple fritters—inside a working teaching kitchen. Designed for ages 12 and up, the three-hour format pairs a chef demonstration with team stations where teens practice mixing, lamination, proofing, frying, and finishing glazes and fillings. The room’s professional ovens, bench space, and proofing equipment let learners rehearse bakery-standard technique rather than shortcuts. The menu is deliberately technique-forward: each recipe teaches repeatable methods so students leave with skills they can replicate at home. Class begins with a chef-led talk, includes a starter snack, and finishes with a guided tasting (local zoning prevents taking food home). Chef Ansarys (Ansarys Andino) brings pastry experience from New York restaurants and pop-ups and emphasizes clear instruction, knife safety, and flavor balance while encouraging the use of seasonal Bay Area produce when available. For families and visiting teens, this workshop is a structured indoor complement to Berkeley’s outdoor draws; it’s perfect after a morning on the UC Berkeley campus or an outing to Tilden Regional Park. Practical details are straightforward: closed-toe shoes and hair tied back are mandatory; aprons and tools are provided and allergies should be disclosed at registration ([email protected]). The small-team format builds communication and patience while accelerating skill progress—returning students tend to move into more advanced classes quickly because of the foundational work here. If you’re booking from out of town, pair the class with local outdoor time and plan transportation—Berkeley Kitchen is city-central with limited curbside parking. Beyond technique, students leave with recipe cards, troubleshooting habits, and a sense of timing that makes home baking reliable. For allergy questions or to confirm the minimum age of 12, email [email protected] and reserve early—seats fill quickly for weekend sessions. Bring curiosity, too.