About this tour
Learn to craft three traditional Sicilian desserts in a 2.5-hour class overlooking Palermo's port. A pastry chef walks you through the techniques behind cannoli, granita, and other convent-kitchen classics, then you taste what you've made. These recipes emerged from monastery kitchens centuries ago and remain central to Sicilian food culture. You'll work with authentic local ingredients and come away with genuine skills.
Highlights
- Make cannoli with proper ricotta filling and crisp shells
- Learn granita preparation, a Sicilian breakfast staple
- Port views from the baking studio
- Taste your finished desserts with coffee
- Understand monastic baking heritage and ingredient choices
- Take home techniques for three recipes
What to expect
You'll arrive at a workspace with a view across Palermo's waterfront. Your instructor demonstrates each dessert first, then guides you through rolling dough, piping fillings, and frying or shaping components yourself. Expect flour on your hands and questions encouraged—this isn't passive watching. Midway through, you'll taste other batches while yours cools. The final hour is dedicated to tasting your creations alongside espresso or granita. The pace is relaxed but you'll work steadily.
Good to know
Wear clothes you don't mind getting flour on. The studio is accessible by public transport. No special dietary requirements mentioned, though ask ahead if you have allergies. Bring an appetite—you'll eat what you bake.
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