⏰ Service 55 — Afternoon Tea
← Block 47–48: Pastry — Doughs & Custards Overview
Skill: Multi-item pastry production; timing and staging; composed sweet/savory spread Goal: Produce a proper afternoon tea service using everything from Blocks 47–48. This is a project service that tests your ability to produce multiple pastry items in a coordinated window.
Required elements: - Scones (basic cream scones with clotted cream and jam) — King Arthur - Finger sandwiches (cucumber + cream cheese; smoked salmon) - One sweet pastry from this week (lemon tart, éclairs, or mille-feuille) - Tea, brewed properly
Full Meal: - The afternoon tea IS the meal — invite someone to share it
🎥 Compare Notes: Afternoon Tea — Traditional British Recipes — My Fancy Baking — Full afternoon tea spread including scones, finger sandwiches, and petit fours with presentation tips.