Learn Baking At The Oven Of A Master With Seth Greenberg

LARCHMONT, NY — There are few opportunities to learn from a true master. Whether it's Luke and Yoda, Rocky Balboa and Mickey Goldmill, or Mr. Miyagi and the Karate Kid, seizing those opportunities could make all the difference in the world.

The award-winning baker and food educator, who made national headlines last year after baking the cake for the Commanders re-branding announcement, will soon be sharing his knowledge with up to 6 students lucky enough to get spots in his upcoming class at his Larchmont bakery.

Seth Greenberg tells Patch that he will be instructing students in a series of three baking classes, encouraging them to bake at home between classes and bring in their best efforts for evaluation.

"This way students have the closest experience to culinary school that I can give them," he explained.

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COURSE SCHEDULE:

Monday, October 23, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• Mix a classic sweet dough and use it to make three different kinds of cookies: raspberry thumbprints, linzers and hamentaschen.

Monday, October 30, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• Student baking (optional): students can make each week's recipe at home and bring in their best version the following week for tasting and discussion.
• The class will make, cut, fill and finish a seven-layer cake from a single pan of cake. The firm foundation for your next showstopper.

Monday, November 6, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• Student baking (optional): students can make each week's recipe at home and bring in their best version the following week for tasting and discussion.
• Graduation assignment: make two impressive desserts to impress your guests.

A maximum of six students will learn each week's recipes alongside Greenberg. The fee for the 3-week series is $525.

Greenberg grew up at the iconic bakery founded by his father, William Greenberg Jr. Desserts, known to many New Yorkers for decades as the go-to place for schnecken (cinnamon rolls), classic cookies, brownies, and birthday cakes.

After working with his father for 25 years, buying the family business, and eventually selling it, he realized one day while sitting in a finance office, "Who am I kidding? I'm a baker."

Greenberg has been featured in The New York Times, The Daily News, and the American Craft Museum. His "icing on the cake" highlights include baking President Bill Clinton's 50th birthday cake, assembled live on the Today Show, and baking schnecken with fellow Westchester resident Martha Stewart live on the air.

Your dream might not be to bake the 50th birthday cake for a sitting president, but Greenberg will have you ready to impress Aunt Sarah in time for Thanksgiving.

"I've gotten some press over the years, it's true, but the baking is why people come here," Greenberg says.

Seth Greenberg's Just Desserts is located at 1887 Palmer Ave. in Larchmont. For more information and registration, call 914-630-1807.