Student Testimonials
"The class provided a great mix of hands-on activities in the kitchen and lecture content that we could apply to culinary projects at home, particularly in bread making."
"Michael is a very thoughtful and engaged professor who inspires his students."
Class Overview
Would you like to be able to make a variety of beautiful and delicious baked treats with confidence? Gain fundamental skills and knowledge for baking in this hands-on class.
We will learn about ingredients, interactions, and techniques, using a variety of mixing methods, recipes, and best practices. And we will make a broad range of yummy foods, such as: muffins, biscuits, sponges, chiffons, angel food cakes, quiche, pâte à choux, custards, crèmes, pastry doughs, pies, tarts, layer cakes, frostings, meringue, buttercreams, and specialty desserts.
Enjoy making delectable baked goods, both sweet and savory. In addition to learning using typical home equipment, students will have the opportunity to learn about and use professional baking equipment and techniques. We will also discuss alternative ingredients for people with restrictive diets, food sensitivities, and food allergies.
Take advantage of the large, well-equipped kitchen at Seattle Culinary Academy. Learn some of the most useful tips from an experienced chef, and develop practices for working in a clean, safe, and efficient way.
Students who have previously taken this class will be able to do special projects.
** A $50 materials fee will be due to the instructor.
Learning Objectives
- Baking fundamentals (such as mixing methods) and techniques (such as making culinary foams, optimizing doughs, and baking techniques)
- How ingredients work and how and when to combine them successfully
- Piping and decorating
- Working with chocolate
- Food safety and working in a clean and efficient manner
Who Might Enjoy This Class?
- Home cooks who want to learn how to bake a variety of goods – no experience needed!
- People who like to bake but have not had any formal training
- Advanced bakers who want to hone their skillsand learn advanced techniques
- People who want to gain a better understanding in how cooking and baking works from a Certified Executive Pastry Chef with many years of teaching experience
Class Details
Spring 2025
- When : Monday, Apr 14 to Jun 16 ; 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
- Location : SC0BE , SC - BE - Cont Edu - BE1139B , 1701 Broadway Seattle WA 98022
- Fee : $649
