Nowruz Traditional Pastry Workshop
Recorded Workshop
Join us for a special hands-on workshop where we bake three beloved traditional Persian pastries that are always present on the Nowruz table. In this class, you’ll learn authentic techniques, professional tips, and the secrets to achieving perfect texture and flavor in each recipe.
Ghotab (Persian Almond & Walnut Pastry)
A Delicate, Powdered Sugar–Dusted Classic
Ghotab is one of the most cherished Nowruz pastries — a delicate fried or baked dough filled with finely ground nuts, cardamom, and rosewater, then generously coated in powdered sugar. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to prepare a perfectly soft yet crisp dough and create a balanced, aromatic filling.
We will focus on shaping techniques, proper sealing methods, and achieving the ideal golden finish. You’ll also learn how to control texture and flavor so your Ghotab turns out light, fragrant, and beautifully professional every time.
Walnut & Pistachio Oskar Cookies
Buttery, Nutty, and Elegantly Festive
Oskar cookies are rich, melt-in-your-mouth butter cookies traditionally topped with nuts. In this class, we’ll prepare both walnut and pistachio versions, focusing on achieving a tender crumb and perfectly balanced sweetness.
You’ll learn essential techniques for working with short dough, shaping uniform cookies, and baking them to the ideal golden color. We’ll also cover decorative finishing touches that make these cookies stunning additions to any Nowruz dessert table.
Malakeh Badaam (Almond Florentine Bars)
A Luxurious Caramelized Almond Delight
Malakeh Badaam, also known as Almond Florentine, is a refined pastry made with a buttery base and a rich caramelized almond topping. In this workshop, you’ll master the art of preparing a crisp shortbread crust and cooking the almond mixture to the perfect caramel consistency.
We will guide you through timing, temperature control, and slicing techniques to achieve clean, elegant bars. The result is a sophisticated sweet with a beautiful shine and irresistible crunch , perfect for gifting or elevating your Nowruz celebration.
This workshop is designed for both passionate home bakers and those who want to explore Persian culinary traditions in a refined and approachable way. You’ll leave with beautifully crafted pastries, detailed recipes, and the confidence to recreate them at home.
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Nowruz Traditional Pastry Workshop
Join us for a special hands-on workshop where we bake three beloved traditional Persian pastries that are always present on the Nowruz table. In this class, you’ll learn authentic techniques, professional tips, and the secrets to achieving perfect texture and flavor in each recipe.
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What Our Students Say
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“این شیرینی های خوشمزه رو با دستورات لیلی جون از کلاس شیرینیهای نوروزی درست کردم. دستورات بدون عیب و نقص با خیال راحت همون بار اول جواب میده.احتیاج به امتحان کردن نداره.فقط شروع به کار باید کرد و از نتیجه لذت برد.”
“This Nowruz pastry workshop was such a beautiful experience! In just a few hours, we made three different pastries, and each one was elegant, delicious, and beautifully presented. The flavors and the whole experience brought back such wonderful memories of Iran around Nowruz, when these pastries would fill the tables and everyone would get them for the New Year. It was nostalgic, delicious, and truly special. I absolutely loved it! 🌸✨”
“The Best Holiday Cookie Workshop I've been making Ghotab every year for the past 18 years, so I already had plenty of experience. That's why I don't recommend this workshop lightly. I learned so many little tips that made a real difference, and it saved me from wasting time and ingredients trying different recipes. And I have to mention the Almond Queen cookies they honestly taste like heaven. This workshop is absolutely worth it.”