About the San Francisco Baking Institute
The San Francisco Baking Institute (SFBI) is a world-renowned leader in artisan bread and pastry education. SFBI’s global alumni base includes thousands of professionals and enthusiasts. We also consult to top domestic and international bakeries. Experts praise us for elevating the baking craft and raising the standard of bread and pastry education. Critics hail our book,
Advanced Bread and Pastry, as the authoritative textbook in the field.
SFBI offers a unique and invaluable educational experience. We’re the only school in the United States dedicated exclusively to artisan baking. Our faculty and staff are experts in their field as professionals, consultants, and educators. Students receive an extraordinary amount of hands-on, “real world” experience with the latest baking equipment and technology, along with an understanding of artisan baking techniques and values. Select graduates of our
Professional Training Program are given the opportunity to learn about all aspects of retail bakery production through internships at Thorough Bread and Pastry.
SFBI hosts the selection and training for Baking Team USA, who compete in the
World Cup of Baking.
