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Course Description

This course covers basic ingredients, techniques, weights and measures, baking terminology and formula calculations. Topics included yeast/chemically leavened products, laminated doughs, pastry dough batter, pies/tarts, meringue, custard, cakes, cookies, icings, glazes and basic sauces. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proper scaling and measurement techniques, and prepare and evaluate a variety of bakery products.

Learner Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Measure ingredients using U.S. and metric weights and volumes.
  • Express formulas using baker’s percentages.
  • Describe how gluten develops through mixing.
  • Understand the steps in baking process.
  • Understand the steps in yeast dough production.
  • Compare yeast products and their uses.
  • Understand and use the three basic dough mixing methods.
  • Describe the characteristics of different types of dough.
  • Be able to produce quick bread products.
  • Discuss and produce basic creams, icings, and dessert sauces.
  • Explain how to assemble and fill baked pies.
  • Explain sugar cooking and the role of sugar syrups in baking.
  • Describe the production of deep fried or griddle cooked products.
  • Compare and contrast the preparation of pie dough, short pastry, tarts, puff pastry, éclair paste, and baked meringues

Notes

Uniform required: hat or hair covering, chef’s coat, smock or apron and closed toe shoes.

 

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Section Title
Introduction to Baking
Section ID
100048
Type
Discussion
Days
W
Time
8:30AM to 2:00PM
Dates
Jan 15, 2025 to Apr 09, 2025
Type
Discussion
Days
W
Time
8:30AM to 2:00PM
Dates
Apr 23, 2025 to May 07, 2025
Location and Schedule
Contact Hours
88.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee >50 Hours non-credit $180.00
Additional Fee(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 10, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 10, 2025
Instructors
  • Kathryn Horrell
Section Notes

Students are required to attend 80% of the class to receive a passing grade.

Books not required but highly recommended.

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