Fundamental Baking Techniques Classes

If you want to learn how to bake your own cakes, breads, pies, chocolate treats and other confectionary delights, we recommend the following special curriculum of six hands-on classes. We’ve developed this course to familiarize you with the fundamentals of baking. The following sequence will allow you to build your basic baking skills in a logical progression. But please feel free to take our classes in any order that works for you.

We will be offering these basic classes as both morning and evening sessions, in a repeating cycle, to accommodate your daily schedule. Please see the Calendar or By Date pages for dates and times.

• 1. Artisan and Yeast Breads
• 2. Laminated Breads
• 3. Quick Breads and Breakfast Treats
• 4. Pies and Tarts
• 5. Cakes
• 6. Candy, Chocolate and Confections

Fundamental Baking II: Advanced Techniques

After you have mastered the basic skills, expand into the more challenging territory of professional cake decorating.

• 1. Fondant and Tiers
• 2. Flowers, Complex Borders and Color
• 3. Frostings and Icings

Fundamental Baking III: French Pastry Series

We offer the fine art and craft of French Pastry baking.

• 1. Gateaux
• 2. Souffle
• 3. Tarts & Crepes