In this course, students prepare pies, puff pastry, choux pastry, yeast goods, cakes and cookies. A variety of desserts are also taught in this course. Emphasis is placed on methods of preparation and baking techniques and the quality of the finished products.
This course is part of the full-time Cooking Foundation - High School, Culinary Arts Programs.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Baking principles
- Yeast goods
- Fermentation
- Laminated doughs
- Pastries
- Basic pies
- Cookies
- Basic cakes
- Mixing methods
- Glazes and fillings
- Cheesecakes
- Finishing techniques
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
Additional information
Permission to challenge this course must be obtained from the department head. PLAR must occur prior to the program start and will be conducted according to content-specific guidelines created by the department. PLAR is unavailable to students enrolled in the Culinary Arts Diploma (International Cohort).
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.