Course Description Update: 4/23/25

Who is this class for?

1) Students who are just looking for a fun class to learn make Viennoiserie products.

2) Students who already took the 2-Day Viennoiserie at Home class and are looking to broaden their Viennoiserie skills.

3) Students who already took the 2-Day Viennoiserie at Home class before but are a bit rusty – this would be an excellent refresher and also learn new techniques.

For students looking to get proficient in traditional croissant making and brioche products, 2-Day Viennoiserie at Home is the class to choose.

Course Description

Expanding on the foundations learned in 2-Day Viennoiserie at Home, we will explore endless possibilities of laminated dough in this 2-day course. From using pre-ferments in viennoiserie to different styles of lamination techniques, we will learn to make various products, including interesting Danish shapes.

This course focuses on different types of lamination techniques and products such as Danishes, Kouign Amann, Babka, Pain au raisins, Bi-Color croissants, Almond, Ham & Cheese croissants etc.

Check-in

The class will begin at 7:30 AM on Day 1 and at 7:00 AM subsequent days. We will have breakfast pastries ready for you 30 minutes before class starts. (if you have any special diet please let us know in advance) We also welcome you to bring your own drink. Feel free to contact: customerservice@sfbi.com

What’s included?

• Breakfast Pastry
• Coffee, Tea & Water
• Light Lunch* (See note below)
• Binder with recipes and any relevant lecture notes or reference pages
• Take home as much or as little pastry or bread you make in class! Whatever doesn’t get brought home gets donated to various organizations in the area.

*Note on Breakfast Pastry and Lunches

Generally, former students have found the offerings to be adequate however, it wouldn’t hurt to pack supplemental snacks since everyone’s appetites can vary. While our team can try to make accommodations for special diets, we suggest packing supplemental protein and/or snack options as the menu largely depends on staffing and staff capacity.

Below is a sample menu that can vary:

• Deli meat, tomato, and avocado sandwich with chips and a side salad (deli meat varies)
• Slice of quiche with a side salad
• Chicken and Rice (chicken flavor varies)
• Soup/Stew (soup flavor varies)
• Chicken Tinga & Cauliflower Ceviche

Cancellation policy

Any notice of cancellation or transfers, please refer to our cancellation policy link HERE.

Course Materials

Listed below are the items you must bring to class.

• Pens or pencils. You will use these to take notes in the classroom and the lab.
• Permanent marker. This piece of “equipment” is invaluable in the labs.
• Hair restraint. For safety and sanitation, you must restrain your hair if it’s long.

Attire

• Closed-toe, comfortable shoes. Your shoes must be closed for safety. They should be comfortable enough to stand in all day.
• For safety, your pants must cover your entire legs. For your comfort, we recommend breathable pants. Checked chef’s pants are popular because they don’t show flour spills or stains.
• White chef’s coat. This is optional item. However, we strongly recommend chef’s coats because they look professional and protect your body and clothing. Most importantly, they keep you warm when it’s cold and cool when it’s hot.

Transportation:

There is parking at our location. The address of SFBI is: 525 DNA Way South San Francisco, CA 94080