Basic Lean Yeast Doughs (BAKG 1160)

This course provides students with an introduction to the ingredients, processes, techniques, tools, and equipment used in the production of basic lean yeast doughs.

A variety of techniques including lean dough mixing and handling, shaping, baking, frying, and finishing are explored. Emphasis is placed on methods of preparation and the quality of the finished products as well as critical thinking, time management, communication, and teamwork.
Course code: BAKG 1160
Credits: 4.0
Length: 100.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=BAKG&number=1160
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Additional Information

  • Basic lean yeast dough formulas, production techniques, quality standards
  • Baking science: ingredients, principles, processes: wheat, rye, yeast, hydration, gluten development, fermentation, humidity
  • Relationship between ingredients, techniques, environmental factors, and baking processes in the production of basic lean yeasted goods
  • Reflective practice: analyzing outcomes of basic lean yeast doughs based on inputs and quality standards, observation, and objectivity; generalizing, problem-solving, and refining knowledge and skills
  • Trade calculations: calculating desired dough temperature, calculating machine size based on dough size and texture
  • Production planning and time management: reading and following a bread formula, preparing for production, direct vs. indirect production time, prioritizing production assignments, dough retarding techniques
  • Safety and sanitation: workplace hazards and regulations, tools & equipment operation and care; personal hygiene and safety practices; safety procedures and regulations, accident prevention
  • Professional communication in the baking industry: workplace safety, respectful communication, terminology, giving and receiving feedback
  • Bakery Management: inventory and receiving procedures, storage temperatures and procedures, waste management procedures; packaging and labelling

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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