Course Overview
The Introduction to Baking course is perfect for beginners and enthusiasts eager to learn the foundational techniques of baking. This comprehensive course will guide you through the essentials, from understanding recipes and choosing ingredients to mastering popular cake methods like creaming, blending, and sponge techniques. With step-by-step video modules, you’ll gain confidence in creating bakery-worthy treats in the comfort of your kitchen.
Learn the history and science behind butter cakes, oil-based cakes, and sponge cakes, explore key tools and equipment, and discover techniques to adapt recipes for high altitudes. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to impress friends and family with your delicious creations.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand how to accurately read and interpret baking recipes.
- Learn mise en place techniques for efficient preparation.
- Master essential methods for butter, oil-based, and sponge cakes.
- Gain insights into American and European sponge cake techniques.
- Explore the role and preparation of simple syrups in baking.
- Learn to adapt recipes for high-altitude baking.
- Build confidence in using baking tools and selecting ingredients.
Why Enrol in This Course?
By enrolling in the Introduction to Baking course, you’ll acquire:
- Comprehensive Baking Knowledge: Learn the essentials of baking, from techniques to history.
- Hands-On Skills: Gain practical experience through guided tutorials.
- Flexibility: Study at your own pace, with lifetime access to materials.
- Creativity Boost: Unlock the ability to experiment and innovate in the kitchen.
- Confidence in the Kitchen: Develop skills to create professional-quality baked goods.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
- Beginners with no prior baking experience.
- Enthusiasts looking to enhance their baking skills.
- Home bakers aiming to create bakery-quality cakes and treats.
- Anyone interested in learning professional techniques in a simplified way.
Entry Requirements
This course is open to all learners. No prior experience is needed—just a passion for baking and a willingness to learn.
Assessment Method
- Interactive quizzes to reinforce learning.
- Practice-based challenges after each module to test your skills.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive:
- A CPD-accredited certificate, available for immediate download as a PDF or as a hard copy by post (optional).
Career Path
Completing the Introduction to Baking course can lead to exciting opportunities, including:
- Home Baker
- Baking Enthusiast
- Freelance Cake Designer
- Bakery Assistant
- Aspiring Pastry Chef
Course Curriculum
- 4 sections
- 8 lectures
- 00:00:00 total length
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Welcome to the Course 00:03:00 -
Reading a Recipe 00:04:00
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Mise en Place 00:03:00
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Choosing Ingredients 00:06:00
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Equipment Toolkit 00:04:00
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Special Notes for High Altitude 00:03:00
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What is a Butter Cake- 00:01:00
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History of Butter Cakes 00:01:00
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Important Considerations for Butter Cakes 00:02:00
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Creaming Method- Almond Butter Cake 00:10:00
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Reverse Creaming Method- Vanilla Butter Cake 00:11:00
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What is an Oil Based Cake- 00:02:00
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History of Oil Based Cakes 00:02:00
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Important Considerations for Oil Cakes 00:03:00
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Blended Method- Chocolate Olive Oil Cake 00:05:00
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Blended Method- Carrot Cake 00:11:00
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What is a Sponge Cake- 00:02:00
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History of Sponge Cakes 00:02:00
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Sponge Cake Mise en Place 00:03:00
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American Sponge Cakes 00:02:00
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American Sponge Method- Classic American Sponge 00:16:00
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European Sponge Cakes 00:02:00
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European Sponge Method- Genoise 00:07:00
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What is Simple Syrup 00:02:00
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Simple Syrup Method 00:04:00
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Thank You! 00:01:00
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Resources – Introduction to Baking 00:00:00
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Assignment – Introduction to Baking 00:00:00
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Claim Your Certificate 00:00:00
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This course includes:
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Duration:1 hour, 52 minutes
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Access:1 year access
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Units:29
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Level:
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CPD Points:10
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Certificate:Yes
