Professional Baking and Pastry Arts
Course
The Professional Baking and Pastry Arts course is a fundamentals program made for aspiring pastry professionals. Students of this course can expect to learn all the basic techniques required in a professional pastry kitchen as they are instructed in a method that pairs intensive hands-on practice with in-depth theoretical coverage.
Here is the course outline:
OrientationThis Orientation provides learners with the necessary information to maximize their learning experience in MeP. These include: Learning Responsibilities Learning Activities Course Description Equipment and Other Program Requirements Ingredient Lists and Conventions Online Code of Conduct and Other Requirements for Program Completion 17 sections
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Module 01: Introduction to Professional BakingIntroduction to the baking profession, as well as its history and evolution Common professional baking equipment and mise en place (preparation for bakery production) 7 sections
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Module 02: Food and Kitchen SafetyIntroduction to Food Safety; The Flow of Food; Types of Food Hazards; Facilities Cleaning and Sanitizing; Fire Safety and First Aid; Covid 19 Precaution 13 sections
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Module 03: Product Identification IFlours, Grains, and Starches Sugar and Other Sweeteners Leaveners, Gelling Agents and Gums 6 sections
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Module 04: Product Identification IIMilk and Milk Products Fats and Oils Eggs and Egg Products Nuts and Seeds 6 sections
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Module 05: Product Identification IIIFlavoring powders and Spices Extracts, Emulsions and other Flavoring Ingredients Fruits 5 sections
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Module 06: Bakeshop MathFunctions of Ingredients Basic unit conversion Baker's Percentages Formula Conversion Formula Costing 7 sections
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Module 07.1 Understanding FlavorThis module is an introduction to the principles of taste and aroma as instrumental elements in our ability to perceive of flavor. The module also examines techniques to create and balance flavor during the cooking process. 2 sections
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Module 07.2 Practical Assessment RemindersA guide in accomplishing your practical assessments 2 sections
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Module 07.3: Introduction to Yeast Doughs12 Steps of Bread Baking Basic Bread Baking Principles 7 sections
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Module 08: Lean Yeast DoughsHandcrafted Breads Crisp-crusted and Specialty Breads Review of Mixing Methods Use of Preferments Sourdough 8 sections
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Module 09: Rich Yeast DoughsRich Breads and Brioche Festive and Specialty Breads Viennoiserie 11 sections
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Module 10: Quick BreadsQuick Bread Mixing Methods Use of Chemical Leaveners 9 sections
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Module 11: CookiesBasic Mixing Techniques Make-up Methods 11 sections
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Module 12: Pies and TartsPastry Basics Pie and Tart doughs Pie and Tart fillings 10 sections
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Module 13: Puff PastryNon-Yeasted Laminated Dough Enclosing and Folding Techniques Products using Puff Pastry 12 sections
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Module 14: Pâte à ChouxPreparing basic eclair paste or Pâte à Choux (choux paste) Proper mixing and baking techniques Pastries that use Pâte à Choux 7 sections
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Module 15: MeringuesThe three types of Meringues Guidelines for making Meringues Stages of mixing Meringue products 13 sections
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Module 16: Custards, Puddings and SoufflésBasic Types Guidelines in Making Custards Thickeners 12 sections
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Module 17: Basic Cakes and Cake AssemblyCake Mixing and Baking Icings and Frostings Cake Assembly Basic Decorating Techniques Introduction to European Cakes 16 sections
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Module 18: Mousses, Bavarians and Frozen DessertsDefining Mousses, Bavarians and Chiffons Basic Elements Classical Desserts 10 sections
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Module 19: Chocolates and ConfectionsHistory and Agriculture Production Tempering Methods Basic Candy Techniques Chocolate and Confections - Products 11 sections
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Module 20: Dessert PresentationComponents of a Plated Dessert Guidelines 10 sections
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Student e-ClearanceOur e-Clearance module simplifies the clearance process for students. It provides a list of tasks and requirements, allows students to track their progress, and submit necessary forms and documentation electronically. You can communicate easily with relevant departments and receive real-time updates on the status of your clearance. 5 sections
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Completion
The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:
Global Academy Certificate in Professional Baking & Pastry Arts | |
Student Clearance Form - Certificate - MEP |