Virtual Alfajores Class Instructions




Collage of photos for virtual alfajores baking masterclass

 

Bienvenidos (as)!

We hope you're excited about learning how to make alfajores, the most loved Latin American sweet biscuits!

By now you'd have received your baking kit. Below you'll find what to prepare before the class, how to log in to the class, and a bonus Latin playlist to get you in the baking mood at home.

I can't wait to bake with you!

Jen x


Your kit includes the following ingredients:

  • 100g sugar
  • 240g M&M premium flour blend
  • 150g M&M Dulce de Leche (please refrigerate once received)
  • 30g organic shredded coconut
  • 40g couverture chocolate callets

Wet ingredients you'll need:

  • 80g butter 
  • 1 medium egg 
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment required:

  • A large bowl and rolling pin
  • A wooden spoon or hand/stand mixer
  • Cling film and baking paper
  • 2 x baking trays
  • 2 x round cutters (about 7cm diameter and a smaller one for bite-size alfajores)

On the day: 

  • Measure the wet ingredients and gather all utensils and equipment required ahead of the masterclass.
  • Take out the dulce de leche from the fridge
  • Using the link provided, log in 5 minutes before the class to test your video/audio connection
  • Pre-heat the oven at 175C 
  • Have your favourite coffee, tea or sparkling wine ready to toast and enjoy with your freshly baked alfajores!

And how about trying our baking playlist to get you in the Latin mood? (QR code below)

Show off your newly discovered affinity to Latin America, tag @margotandmontanez

How to access the class: 

To log in to the Virtual Alfajores Baking Masterclass:

  1. Click on the Zoom link provided from your desktop
  2. Enter your Zoom login details or create a new account.
  3. Log in about 5 minutes before the class to test your video/audio connection.
  4. Get ready for a fun and interactive baking session... and most importantly, enjoying your delicious creations afterwards!

 

To enhance your baking experience, we have prepared an exclusive Latin music playlist to enjoy while you make your alfajores at home.

Simply scan the QR code below using your smartphone's camera or a QR code scanning app, and it will direct you to the playlist on your preferred streaming platform.

Margot & Montanez Baking Latin Playlist

 

We hope you have a fantastic time baking your own alfajores.

Remember to tag us (@margotandmontanez #homebakedalfajores) on your pictures to share them with our community.

Happy baking and enjoy every mouthful of these delicious treats!