San Francisco Baking Institute

Objectives:
Bread & Pastry Professional Training Program

During the course of SFBI's Bread & Pastry Professional Training Program, we will teach you everything you need to know to perform with excellence and succeed in the baking industry.

Program Objectives

Understand the history of baking and pastry.
Learn proper sanitation and hygiene methods.
Discover how to select, purchase and evaluate ingredients.
See how ingredients function in baking and pastry.
Use baker's math with confidence.
Learn how to identify and operate equipment.
Understand how to use professional terminology.
Practice mixing techniques for all styles of bread.
Comprehend and perform the bread baking process from start to finish.
Understand the complexities of sourdough.
Design and produce new formulas.
Learn new techniques for baking and the latest styles of bread.
Learn mixing techniques for cakes and creams.
Understand flavor and texture in pastry.
Benefit from a comprehensive introduction to chocolate.
Gain an in-depth understanding of mousse and modern cake presentations.
Understand yeasted pastries and lamination techniques.
Comprehend production methods and planning for pastry operations.
Practice procedures for a wide variety of European and American-style cakes and pastries.
Develop cake decorating techniques and creative presentations.
Learn to plan dessert menus and presentations.
Discover modern pastry styles and products.
Develop production-oriented work habits and scheduling skills.
Understand bakery layout and design.
Learn about the latest industry trends and how to interpret them in your baking.

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Full-time Bread & Pastry Professional Training Program

18 Weeks: April 12, 2010 to August 13, 2010,

or

September 20, 2010 to February 4, 2011


These courses are limited to sixteen students. Admissions are made on a rolling basis. Apply early!


Download an application package here.

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Professional Bread & Pastry Training