Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Community Education Services

One of our favorite smells is bread baking in the oven. Bread tastes so good with soups, in sandwiches and just with butter and homemade jam. You will learn what makes bread rise, the different types of yeast, how to make a dense white bread (like grandma’s) and then you will make either a loaf of bread. Please indicate which type of bread (whole grain or gluten free) you wish to make when registering. In addition, bring a loaf pan and a hot pad with you to class. Supply fee ($4) included in tuition.

Learn to create the rolled Norwegian cookie, Krumkakes made with cream, butter and cinnamon or sometimes flavored with vanilla. For generations, Minnesotans have purchased their irons to bake krumkakes from local manufacturer Nordic Ware in St. Louis Park. Italian Pizzelles are also baked on top of the stove using an iron but are a flat, anise-flavored cookie or they may also be vanilla flavored. The chewy, almond Swedish Sandbakkelse are delicate golden brown in color and are baked in tiny tins to resemble tarts. Finally, we will master deep fried Rosettes - fragile, paper thin Scandinavian delicacies dusted with confectioners’ sugar. Expect great recipes plus the many tips and techniques that will make your baking a success! Please bring containers to bring your creations safely home. Supply fee ($13) included in tuition. This class is hands-on.

Turn the ovens and the holiday music on! Let’s get together to bake your Holiday treats! You will mix, bake, decorate and create treats for the season. These can be frozen for later. You will be fully prepared for anytime family or friends drop in or when you need something for that holiday potluck. Traditional favorites such as iced sugar cutouts as well as some new treats will be made. Please bring containers and parchment or wax paper for 10 dozen goodies. Pack a lunch to eat. Supplies and recipes provided included in tuition. *There may be nuts in some treats.

This wonderful Norwegian delicacy is made for banquets, holidays, weddings and all special occasions. If you are Norwegian and missed recording Grandma’s recipe, tips and techniques, this is the class for you! Learn the fine points in making the dough, baking, storing and of course how to serve lefse with a bit of history and humor. Plan to sample your fresh, warm creations with traditional fillings plus take home finished lefse and dough to bake them and share with family and friends. Supply fee ($9) included in tuition. This class is hands-on.

You’ve learned the basics in Nancy’s original Truffles class, now you are ready to party! Nancy will assist in getting you ready for the holidays. Everything will be prepared for you to make roughly 3 dozen truffles ready to give as gifts. Containers will be provided. Supply fee ($15) included in tuition. Prerequisite: You need to have previously completed Nancy’s regular truffles class to register for this class. We apologize, but nut allergies cannot be accommodated in this class.