Master the art of crafting authentic, golden-baked empanadas from start to finish! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll dive into the fundamentals of dough-making and flavor layering. We’ll test our skills by making a traditional buttery pastry dough completely from scratch, while also working with store-bought dough wrappers to compare textures, crispness, and flakiness side-by-side. You’ll learn essential knife skills, filling techniques, and traditional folding (repulgue) crimps to seal in three incredible fillings—from savory classic beef to sweet and tangy combinations. Grab an apron and come roll, fill, and bake with us!

What We’ll Make & Compare

• Scratch vs. Store-Bought Dough Lab:

Prepare a traditional handmade flaky dough from scratch, then roll, crimp, and bake side-by-side with pre-made empanada dough wrappers to observe differences in texture, handling, and rise.

• Savory Filling: Classic Argentinean Beef

A rich, savory filling made with tender ground beef, caramelized onions, green olives, hard-boiled eggs, and warm spices like cumin and smoked paprika.

• Savory-Sweet Filling: Roasted Fig, Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onion

A sophisticated combination featuring sweet fig preserve, tangy whipped goat cheese, and golden caramelized onions.

• Sweet Dessert Filling: Tropical Guava & Cream Cheese

A classic Latin Caribbean favorite pairing sweet, rich guava paste with smooth cream cheese, baked until warm and melty.

What To Expect: In our classes you’ll work together with other students in a fun, hands-on environment led by our professional chef instructors.

• You will work with other students in groups of 4, sharing workstations and equipment.
• Classes are 2 hours, unless otherwise noted above
• Hands-on classes are limited to 12-16 students
• You will be standing, cooking and working for most of the class
• Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and have long hair tied back

Mis En Place recipes are developed using common cooking and baking ingredients that may or may not be specified in the menu titles, including various fruits and vegetables, nuts, meats, spices, wheat flours, etc. If you have a food allergy, please check with Mis En Place Cooking Studio before attending the class. Adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.