Baking and Pastry Essentials for Beginners

(5 customer reviews)

32,109.09

From flaky croissants to decadent cakes, this course covers the fundamentals of baking and pastry. Learn about doughs, batters, mixing methods, proofing, decorating, and how science meets artistry in the pastry kitchen.

Description

Baking is both an art and a science—and this course is designed to help beginners confidently navigate both. With a step-by-step approach, you’ll learn how to prepare a wide range of classic baked goods and pastries, starting with an overview of key ingredients (flour, leaveners, fats, and sugars) and essential baking tools. You’ll master the basics of doughs and batters, including creaming, folding, rubbing-in, and the muffin method. The course then dives into bread making, teaching the techniques of kneading, proofing, shaping, and baking with yeast. You’ll learn to craft buttery croissants, perfect pie crusts, tender muffins, and airy sponge cakes. The pastry portion introduces pâte à choux, pastry cream, ganache, and basic piping skills for decorating. Modules on measuring accuracy, oven behavior, and troubleshooting are included to strengthen your baking intuition. You’ll also explore presentation and plating techniques used in professional patisseries. With detailed video demonstrations and recipes you can follow at home, this course is ideal for anyone ready to build their skills from the ground up and create stunning baked creations with confidence.

5 reviews for Baking and Pastry Essentials for Beginners

  1. Emem

    The course gave me confidence in the kitchen. My kids love the treats I make now, and I’ve even started a small side hustle selling cupcakes locally!

  2. Jacinta

    This course made baking feel approachable and fun. I went from burning cookies to making flaky croissants! The step-by-step videos were a huge help.

  3. Eric

    I signed up out of curiosity and ended up baking every weekend. The lessons are clear, beginner-friendly, and packed with tips that actually work in a home kitchen.

  4. Muritala

    What I loved most was the focus on technique and consistency. The course helped me refine my baking content and gave me loads of ideas to share with my audience.

  5. Shuaibu

    A solid foundation for anyone starting out in baking. It covers everything from measuring techniques to decorating basics. I now feel ready to explore more advanced recipes.

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