Ready to conquer the ultimate dumpling challenge: Xiao Long Bao? Join our fun, hands-on cooking class and unlock the secrets to making authentic Soup Dumplings entirely from scratch, discovering how that incredible burst of savory soup gets inside! We'll guide you step-by-step through the entire fascinating process: creating the flavorful, gelatinized soup filling (the key secret!), making the perfect pliable dumpling dough, rolling your own delicate, paperthin wrappers, preparing a classic, savory pork filling, mastering the intricate folding, filling, and shaping techniques to seal in the soup, and steaming the dumplings to perfection. Perfect for dumpling enthusiasts and adventurous cooks! You'll leave with the skills, confidence, and a tested recipe to recreate these restaurant favorites at home. Plus, you'll get to enjoy tasting your amazing handmade soup dumplings in class! All ingredients and equipment provided. Allergen Info: Contains soy and gluten. Jeff Mao is a passionate baker, cook, and educator known for his hand-rolled bagels (available in Brunswick and at local farmers' markets) and engaging culinary classes (online and in-person). He's also the author of the Essential Chinese Hot Pot Cookbook and is currently working on a bagel cookbook. Beyond the kitchen, Jeff is a dedicated education advocate with a long history of involvement in Maine's education technology initiatives. He lives in Topsham with his wife and two sons.