Baking – Wednesdays
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Please note: this certificate is currently waitlist only.
Indulge your passion for baking with our popular Baking Certificate program! Over ten weeks, you’ll learn the art of baking from professional bakers and beloved community pastry chefs. Every other week, they’ll guide you through their cherished recipes, teaching you the techniques to create mouth-watering treats to take home. On the alternate weeks, our Baking Labs offer you the freedom to experiment with provided ingredients and recipes, refining your baking skills. Earn a certificate to enhance your job and college applications and connect with five new pro bakers, expanding your future employment network.
Topics covered during a typical trimester:
Baking Basics
Learn the essential baking principles, including ingredients, equipment, and safety measures.
Measuring Skills
Practice accurate measurement techniques for dry and liquid ingredients, and how to adjust recipes for different batch sizes.
Recipe Reading
Understand how to interpret and follow baking recipes effectively.
Baking Techniques
Get hands-on experience with various baking techniques like mixing, folding, whipping, and kneading.
Presenting Baked Goods
Discover how to make baked goods look attractive and visually appealing.
Troubleshooting
Identify and solve common baking problems that may arise.
Baking Science
Get a basic understanding of the science behind baking, including leavening agents, heat transfer, and gluten development.
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