In Chef Tiina’s native Estonia, in addition to sweet pies, a wide variety of savory pies are common. They can be packed with potatoes and other root vegetables, mushrooms, fish, and many other savory fillings. Typical Estonian pies are “open face,” with the filling visible in all its glory. When Tiina sells her cabbage tart at local markets, she sees a lot of surprised faces. The idea of savory pie or tart like this may seem unusual to some, but it makes a great meal. In fact, it is more like a meal than a pastry. It can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner; it’s also perfect for entertaining as an appetizer.
Tiina D’Souza, the owner and head baker of EstoEtno Fine Bakery, will teach participants how to make a cabbage tart. Both the crust and filling are made from scratch while discussing how to create tastier crusts, ensuring they hold up under dense fillings, preparing and seasoning the filling, selecting appropriate baking pans, evaluating variables, and other important details. By learning to make this cabbage tart, participants will also gain the skills to create crusts that can be used for other pies, along with another meal based on the recipe of cabbage filling. This recipe is suitable for intermediate skill level cooks, requiring basic knife skills and comfort with rolling out dough.
Date: Sunday, October 6
Time: 4-5:30 p.m.
Fee: $50 ($45 Member)
Instructor: Tiina D’Souza
About Tiina D’Souza
Estonian cuisine combines elements of Scandinavian, German, and Russian cuisines, and EstoEtno’s pastry, cake, and tart selection reflects this diversity. The main characteristic of their pastries is mild sweetness; favored ingredients such as fruits, berries, nuts, and chocolate are complemented by minimal amounts of organic, minimally processed sugar, allowing the stars of the recipes to shine. In addition to classic treats, EstoEtno also produces gluten-free products and “fun bites” that offer a twist on tradition, including cookies made with rye flour, spicy meringues, nontraditional oatmeal cookies, and homemade European-style gingerbread cookies. Along with these treats, EstoEtno features Tiina’s signature authentic Estonian rye bread, which is handmade, wheat-free, and naturally fermented (sourdough). These delightful offerings can be found at farmer’s markets around Atlanta and on their website.
