Said M’Dahoma is a French pastry instructor from Paris and the founder of Pastry Nerd, a pastry school dedicated to teaching French pastry. Said has a PhD in Neurosciences, because of this, he loves teaching the science behind great baking.

He is known for breaking down complex techniques into clear, practical steps, and has helped thousands of bakers master pastries like croissants and macarons. His work has been featured on national television, The Globe and Mail and was named one of the top 20 Calgarians of 2025 by the Calgary Herald.

In his hands-on classes, Said combines professional pastry techniques with approachable explanations so that anyone, from curious beginners to passionate home bakers, can create bakery-quality pastries with confidence.

See his profile on Instagram (@thepastrynerd) where he shares tips on French pastry with more than 210,000 followers for more information.