Workshop to prepare shells

3 hours (approximately)

Not only do you learn to make shells from scratch, but you also connect with the tradition of Mexican bakery.

It guides you step by step in a close and fun environment, sharing real techniques, history and local secrets. In addition, you work with quality ingredients and in the end you enjoy what you prepared, creating a unique and delicious memory.

Example Menu

Dessert

Shells

The Mexican shell is a soft and fluffy sweetbread, with crispy sugar topping and traditional design, icon of the Mexican bakery.

What's Included

Ingredients and materials

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

See you in a brick house with a bar.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

You will learn to prepare Mexican shells from scratch, one of the most traditional and beloved sweetbreads.

Start with a brief introduction on the history of shells and their importance in Mexican bakery. Then, go into practice making the base dough, learning key techniques such as kneading, fermentation and resting.

Continue with the preparation of the sweet crust (vanilla and chocolate), which gives the shells their characteristic design. Then we will form the pieces, apply the topping and learn to shape them into their traditional shape.

Finally, bake the shells and enjoy the result, with tips to achieve the perfect texture: soft inside and slightly crunchy outside.

At the end of the class, you will take your own freshly made shells and the knowledge to replicate them at home.

Additional info

Supplied by Get Routa

Tags

Cooking Classes
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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