10316108Culinary Baking Fundamentals
Course Information
Description
Provides a general understanding of basic baking principles and knowledge of the functions and appropriate usage of the major ingredients used in production baking. Different types of bakery products are classified according to their characteristics.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Analyze measurement techniques and math calculations used in baking
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, Exam
    Criteria
    Compare imperial and metric measurement systems
    Explain the proper scaling technique
    Scale recipes to match intended yield
    Calculate baker’s percentages
    Determine equivalencies in weight (pound, ounces, grams)
    Complete basic math calculations such as addition, subtraction, division, multiplication

  2. Examine fundamental principles and procedures used to prepare a variety of bakery products and desserts
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, Exam
    Criteria
    Match equipment to recipe and product
    Determine safe and unsafe conditions for preparing bakery products and desserts
    Identify potential causes of cross-contamination

  3. Study ingredients and mixing methods for producing various baked goods
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, Exam
    Criteria
    Identify types of cookies and their associated ingredients and mixing methods
    Identify types of quickbreads and their associated ingredients and mixing methods
    Identify types of pies and tarts and their associated ingredients and mixing methods
    Identify types of yeast breads and their associated ingredients and mixing methods
    Identify types of pate a choux, pastry cream, and dessert sauces and their associated ingredients and mixing methods
    Identify types of laminated doughs and their associated ingredients and mixing methods
    Identify types of cakes and their associated ingredients and mixing methods
    Identify types of icings and their associated ingredients and mixing methods
    Describe the purpose of creaming
    Differentiate mixing methods, such as stirring, whipping, folding
    Determine impact of temperature on baking ingredients
    Examine current ingredient trends in baking