Baking Fundamentals: Cookies, Cakes, Custards and More

About this event

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 non-credit class for the public with Continuing Education at Seattle Central College.

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.