Baking and Pastry Certificate

This certificate will provide students with a strong skill set of basic baking techniques. Emphasis will be on food safety, baking skills of a wide variety, production baking, breads, and pastries. Students who earn this certificate will bring a range of baking skills that will appeal to industry partners.

Courses requiring a grade of “C” or better: BPA and CUL

Course Requirements

Course Code	Course	Credit Hours	Link to course details
BPA-120		3
This course introduces the basic principles of the preparation and plating of a variety of petit fours and individual dessert pastries. Emphasis is placed on traditional and contemporary petit fours and pastries, utilizing updated production methods. Upon completion, students should be able to produce individual pastries and petit fours for buffet and special event settings. View course details for Petit Fours & Pastries ‌‌
BPA-150		4
This course provides an advanced study in the art and craft of bread making. Topics include pertinent formulas and techniques associated with naturally leavened loaves, hearth breads, focaccia, flat breads, and other breads utilizing a variety of grains. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare artisan and specialty breads that meet or exceed the expectations of restaurant and retail publics. View course details for Artisan & Specialty Bread ‌‌
CUL-110		2
This course introduces the basic principles of sanitation and safety relative to the hospitality industry. Topics include personal hygiene, sanitation and safety regulations, use and care of equipment, the principles of food-borne illness, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the content necessary for the successful completion of a nationally recognized food/safety/sanitation exam. View course details for Sanitation & Safety ‌‌
CUL-150		2
This course covers the chemical and physical changes in foods that occur with cooking, handling, and processing. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of heat transfer and its effect on color/flavor/texture; emulsification, protein coagulation, leavening agents, viscosity, and gel formation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of these principles covered as they apply to food preparation in an experimental setting. View course details for Food Science ‌‌
CUL-160		3
This course covers basic ingredients, techniques, weights and measures, baking terminology and formula calculations. Topics include yeast/chemically leavened products, laminated doughs, pastry dough batter, pies/tarts, meringue, custard, cakes and cookies, icings, glazes, and basic sauces. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proper scaling and measurement techniques and prepare and evaluate a variety of bakery products. View course details for Baking I ‌‌
CUL-160A		1
This course provides a laboratory experience for enhancing student skills in basic baking. Emphasis is placed on the practical experiences of yeast/chemically leavened products, laminated/pastry dough, batter, pies/tarts, meringue, custard, cakes and cookies, icings, glazes and basic sauces. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic proficiency in bakeshop applications. View course details for Baking I Lab ‌‌
CUL-260		3
This course is designed to further students’ knowledge in ingredients, weights and measures, baking terminology and formula calculation. Topics include classical desserts, frozen desserts, cake and torte production, decorating and icings/glazes, dessert plating, and presentation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate pastry preparation and plating, and dessert buffet production skills View course details for Baking II ‌‌

Total Credit Hours Required:

Students who have the ServSafe Manager Certification will receive credit for CUL-110.

Curriculum is based on the 2024-2025 catalog.

Pastry/Baking Assistant
Assistant Pastry Chef
Cake Decorator
Baker

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Chef Donatelli

Email: vincentjdonatelli@abtech.edu
Phone: (828) 398-7863