Traditional Romanian Cozonac Masterclass – Bake Eastern Europe’s Festive Sweet Bread

Discover the Heart of Romanian Baking – Cozonac & Walnut Cookies Masterclass

Step into the world of Romanian tradition with our Traditional Cozonac Masterclass, a warm and festive hands-on workshop led by Chef Geanina, inspired by her family recipes passed down through generations.

You’ll learn to craft the iconic Cozonac, a soft, aromatic sweet bread filled with swirls of cocoa, rum, orange zest, and walnuts — a symbol of celebration at Easter and Christmas. Alongside, you’ll bake Romanian Walnut Cookies, delicate biscuit shells filled with chocolate, honey, rum, and crushed walnuts — a nostalgic treat that pairs perfectly with your freshly baked Cozonac.

📅 Next Class: Sun, 21st of December, at 12 PM
⏳ Duration: 5 hours
📍 Location: Prestige Patisserie, North London

In this hands-on class, you will:

✅ Learn to make traditional Cozonac dough – enriched, aromatic, and perfectly fluffy
✅ Master the art of rolling and filling Cozonac with cocoa, walnuts, and citrus zest
✅ Discover Chef Geanina’s family techniques for texture, flavour, and marbling
✅ Bake Romanian Walnut Cookies – buttery, nutty, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious
✅ Gain professional tips for proofing, baking, and keeping your Cozonac soft for days

Enjoy the full Prestige experience:

🍾 A welcome glass of Prosecco
🥐 A selection of savory canapés from our patisserie kitchen
☕ Freshly brewed coffee and tea
🎁 Take home your handmade Cozonac and walnut cookies, beautifully wrapped and ready to share

Ingredients you’ll work with:

For Cozonac dough:
Flour, milk, eggs, sugar, yeast, butter, salt, vanilla, rum, orange zest, lemon zest, sultanas.

For filling:
Egg whites, sugar, cocoa, walnuts, lemon zest, rum, Turkish delight (optional).

For Walnut Cookies:
Butter, eggs, flour, sugar, walnuts, chocolate, honey, vanilla, rum, lemon.

Allergens: Contains wheat (gluten), eggs, milk, nuts. Prepared in a bakery that handles peanuts and other allergens.

A taste of home, baked from the heart

By the end of the class, you’ll leave with your own beautifully baked Cozonac loaf and a box of Romanian Walnut Cookies, both infused with warmth, nostalgia, and festive flavour. Whether you’re new to Eastern European baking or reconnecting with family traditions, this masterclass will fill your kitchen — and your heart — with the spirit of home.

🎁 Limited festive sessions – book your spot today!