Behind The Scenes Video Series
Developing an Original Cookie Recipe From Start to Finish: My Complete Process
In this video series, I share my entire, start-to-finish creative process on camera, as I develop a brand new cookie recipe from scratch. Along the way, I share and explain everything that I'm doing and thinking in detail — every idea, decision, tool, and technique.
You'll learn the exact recipe R&D process that I use at Milk Bar, from how I come up with my initial ideas all the way through tasting the final products.
In the process, I'll be explaining my approach to the following topics:
- Baking Fundamentals
- Controlling Flavor, Texture, and Shape
- Building an Intuitive Understanding of Ingredients
- The Science of Cookies
- Precise Measuring, Creaming, and Baking
- Gluten Formation, Leaveners, Aeration
- Assembly and Final Preparation
- Custom Doughs and Add-Ins
- Substitutions and Improvisation
- Advanced Techniques and Principles
- Prototyping, Creativity, and Iteration
- Recipe Inspiration and Flavor Story
- How To Get The Most Out of Your Home Kitchen
- And a lot more
In this series, I also make sure to teach you all of the skills you need to successfully follow along with my process. While you watch, feel free to follow along step-by-step to create your own original cookie recipe alongside me.
What’s included:
6+ hours of on-demand video
Learn from the real behind-the-scenes
Exclusive access to insider secrets
Watch on all devices
Unlimited lifetime access
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Videos (8)
You’re a fan of Christina Tosi and are curious to see what happens behind the scenes. You’re looking for inspiration and access to a world you normally can’t see.
You want to learn exactly how Christina Tosi does what she does. Watch her real, start-to-finish process, including how she navigates every decision, setback, and more.
You want to know all of Christina Tosi’s insider secrets — the exact tools and techniques she uses, her hard-won lessons, and well-guarded industry secrets.
The whole experience was very positive. The best part was being able to learn from Christina who is such an extraordinary pastry chef. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn her techniques and creative process.
I never thought I would be able to develop my own recipes and the step by step process we learned to do this was incredible. So innovative.
The content was very detailed and well explained. I also really liked seeing that Christina really set everything up in front of us and even saw some common mistakes that happen live, and I think that's really positive as it's more genuine content.
Overall, I’ve learned a TON! The best part is knowing that if there’s a cookie I’m craving, I can figure out my own way. I learned the why and the how.
After this, I have a new confidence — a new sense of curiosity. I gained insight that I didn't realize I was missing!
Learning the reasons why things are done in a certain way like flour to sugar/butter ratios, length of mixing times, etc. That will help in my long term understanding and baking.
Hey, I’m Christina Tosi! I’m a James Beard award-winning chef and the founder of Milk Bar. In my Studio, I’m showing you exactly how we develop new, original recipes at Milk Bar. I take you behind the scenes and share my real, recipe development process on camera, from start to finish. Watch me develop new recipes for cookies, pies, cakes, and more, as I explain everything I’m doing and thinking. If you’ve ever wondered how to invent your own recipes, I’m showing you Milk Bar’s entire process, step by step, all right here. Hope you’re hungry!
What’s included:
6+ hours of on-demand video
Learn from the real behind-the-scenes
Exclusive access to insider secrets
Watch on all devices
Unlimited lifetime access