HMGT 180 Fundamentals of Baking* (3 Hours)
Prerequisites or corequisites: HMGT 120.
This course is designed as a foundational pastry and baking course. Students will be introduced to the elemental concepts, methodologies, and techniques of working in a modern bake shop or pastry kitchen. Students are expected to utilize their previous training in safety, sanitation, sustainability, and knife skills. The class includes lecture and execution of baking formulas. Upon completion of this course, the student will have a foundational understanding of bakery ingredients, including mixing methods and calculations. The student will learn to work cleanly and efficiently in a bake shop setting.