Aeration & Emulsification (BAKG 1245)

Aeration and emulsification are two essential baking principles. This course allows the student to understand, apply and problem-solve these principles through the making of cakes, cookies, sponges, various pastry bases as well as icings, buttercreams, glazes and ganaches.

This course is part of the full-time Baking and Pastry Arts – Artisan Baking & Baking and Pastry Arts - Pastry Program.
Course code: BAKG 1245
Credits: 2.0
Length: 50.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=BAKG&number=1245

Prerequisites

BAKG 1142, BAKG 1143, BAKG 1144, BAKG 1145, and BAKG 1241 (if in Combined Skills with ESL support
program).
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Additional Information

  • Aeration, air-cell development methods, emulsion, emulsification methods, ingredient characteristics and functions, specific gravity, batter spreading and panning, techniques to create different types of icings, fillings and glazes, baking of various types of batters, storage and handling; preparation of icing for practice piping; basic piping techniques; mathematical conversions, application of baker's percentage; interpretation of formulas; correct use of tools & equipment; supporting team members; writing and executing daily production lists; critical analysis of product outcomes; recording observations of performance and development; punctuality; health and safety rules and regulations; application of inventory and waste management

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

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