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SUMMARY:Series II: Sourdough\, Whole Grains and Alternative Grains
DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite:\n\nSeries I OR\nWork experience in the field equivalent to the above. Please customerservice@sfbi.com if you believe you have work experience to skip Series I. A questionnaire will be sent for you to fill out and send back.\nPlease note\, that Series I covers what is discussed in Artisan I as well as a portion of what’s covered in Artisan II.\n\nCourse Description\nIn this series\, the selection of breads becomes more diverse. Different styles of sourdough are incorporated into daily production. You will learn how sourdough starters are elaborated from scratch and how to maintain them on day to day basis. Factors affecting starter characteristics are explained\, such as hydration\, fermentation temperature and feeding schedules. Understanding these topics will help you create your own sourdough bread with desired characteristics. \nThe retarding technique is introduced in this series as a new concept. This is a very important concept to know when you are in a bakery production. You will learn the pros and cons of different styles of retarding\, using both yeasted and naturally leavened doughs. The first half of this week includes hands-on production of country bread\, olive bread\, raisin walnut bread\, ciabatta with poolish\, and many other favorites. \nThe next topic covered in this week is baking with whole grain flour\, primarily focusing on whole wheat flour. Breads made with different percentage of whole wheat flour are compared\, and the discussion covers how to apply whole grain flours in natural and yeasted preferments and in final formulas. You will be producing multigrain\, 100% whole wheat sourdoughs\, among others. \nThe second half of this series focuses on working with specialty flours\, including alternative grains such as Kamut® and spelt\, gluten-free grains such as buckwheat\, millet and teff. A variety of breads will be baked every day\, including Kamut® baguette\, pear-buckwheat bread\, and teff with sunflower seeds. You will also work with a selection of German style rye breads with different percentages of rye flour\, including two castle rye and volkornbrot. \nThe last day of this series is the practical exam to review what you have learned in the bread series. \nGet the Information Packet here! \nInterested? Email us at customerservice@sfbi.com to find out more details  \nCheck-in\nIf you have any concerns or questions before traveling to SFBI\, email us at: customerservice@sfbi.com we want to make sure you have the best experience while learning here. That you feel safe and comfortable. \nThe class will begin at 7:30 AM on Monday morning and at 7:00 AM after Monday. 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 \nWhat’s included?\n\nBreakfast Pastry\nCoffee\, Tea & Water\nLight Lunch* (See note below)\nBinder with recipes and any relevant lecture notes or reference pages\nTake 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.\n\n*Note on Breakfast Pastry and Lunches \nGenerally\, 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. \nBelow is a sample menu that can vary: \n\nDeli meat\, tomato\, and avocado sandwich with chips and a side salad (deli meat varies)\nSlice of quiche with a side salad\nChicken and Rice (chicken flavor varies)\nSoup/Stew (soup flavor varies)\nChicken Tinga & Cauliflower Ceviche\n\nCancellation policy\nAny notice of cancellation or transfers\, please refer to our cancellation policy link HERE. \nCourse Materials\nListed below are the items you must bring to class. \n\nPens or pencils. You will use these to take notes in the classroom and the lab.\nPermanent marker. This piece of “equipment” is invaluable in the labs.\nHair restraint. For safety and sanitation\, you must restrain your hair if it’s long.\n\nAttire\n\nClosed-toe\, comfortable shoes. Your shoes must be closed for safety. They should be comfortable enough to stand in all day.\nFor 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.\nWhite 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.\n\nTransportation:\nThere is parking at our location. The address of SFBI is: 525 DNA Way South San Francisco\, CA 94080
URL:https://sfbi.com/event/series-ii-sourdough-whole-grains-and-alternative-grains-5/
LOCATION:San Francisco Baking Institute\, 525 DNA way\, South San Francisco\, CA\, 94080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bread and Viennoiserie Training Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Francisco Baking Institute":MAILTO:customerservice@sfbi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250901T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250912T153000
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SUMMARY:Series III: Viennoiserie
DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite\n\nSeries I-II OR\nArtisan I & II OR\nWork experience in the field equivalent to the above. Please send your resume to: customerservice@sfbi.com to register for the class.\n\nCourse Description\nThe first half of this series covers fundamentals of viennoiserie production. You will be introduced to our pastry lab and new equipment such as planetary mixers and reversible sheeters. The main focus is to learn mixing and handling of both laminated and non-laminated viennoiserie. \nProducts made this week include a variety of enriched dough\, such as brioche and sticky buns. Using croissant dough\, you will practice different shaping and assembly processes for traditional\, chocolate\, and almond croissants. A wide range of shaping techniques will be introduced using Danish dough. Different lamination techniques\, as well as several types of retarding methods are practiced. A selection of creams and fillings are made in this series to finish Danish and puff pastries. Using puff pastry dough as a base\, a variety of products will be produced\, including turnovers\, palmiers. \nLater in this series teaches more advanced theory and techniques in viennoiserie. You will make a variety of pastries from both laminated and non-laminated doughs. Products made during this week include regional specialties and holiday breads\, such as panettone with levain\, pan d’Oro\, stollen\, gibassier and pithivier. The lecture includes how to work with Italian levain\, which is used in several classic Italian holiday breads. Selections of laminated products include kouign amann\, laminated brioche and inverted puff pastry. \nThis class will end in a practical exam. \nGet the Information Packet here! \nInterested? Email us at customerservice@sfbi.com to find out more details  \nCheck-in\nIf you have any concerns or questions before traveling to SFBI\, email us at: customerservice@sfbi.com we want to make sure you have the best experience while learning here. That you feel safe and comfortable. \nThe class will begin at 7:30 AM on Monday morning and at 7:00 AM after Monday. 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 \nWhat’s included?\n\nBreakfast Pastry\nCoffee\, Tea & Water\nLight Lunch* (See note below)\nBinder with recipes and any relevant lecture notes or reference pages\nTake 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.\n\n*Note on Breakfast Pastry and Lunches \nGenerally\, 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. \nBelow is a sample menu that can vary: \n\nDeli meat\, tomato\, and avocado sandwich with chips and a side salad (deli meat varies)\nSlice of quiche with a side salad\nChicken and Rice (chicken flavor varies)\nSoup/Stew (soup flavor varies)\nChicken Tinga & Cauliflower Ceviche\n\nCancellation policy\nAny notice of cancellation or transfers\, please refer to our cancellation policy link HERE. \nCourse Materials\nListed below are the items you must bring to class. \n\nPens or pencils. You will use these to take notes in the classroom and the lab.\nPermanent marker. This piece of “equipment” is invaluable in the labs.\nHair restraint. For safety and sanitation\, you must restrain your hair if it’s long.\n\nAttire\n\nClosed-toe\, comfortable shoes. Your shoes must be closed for safety. They should be comfortable enough to stand in all day.\nFor 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.\nWhite 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.\n\nTransportation:\nThere is parking at our location. The address of SFBI is: 525 DNA Way South San Francisco\, CA 94080
URL:https://sfbi.com/event/series-iii-viennoiserie-4/
LOCATION:San Francisco Baking Institute\, 525 DNA way\, South San Francisco\, CA\, 94080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bread and Viennoiserie Training Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Francisco Baking Institute":MAILTO:customerservice@sfbi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250915T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250919T153000
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CREATED:20241220T234655Z
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SUMMARY:Series IV: Bakery Business Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite\n\n2025 Series I-III\n\nCourse Description\nIn this series\, important concepts to start a small bakery operation are covered. The discussion includes equipment selection\, food and labor cost\, bakery layout and more. \nOne important topic explained in this series is how to create a production schedule for yeasted bread\, sourdough and viennoiserie items\, which is necessary for an efficient bakery operation. During the hands-on production time\, students will be working in groups and establish their own production schedule. The products include essential items at any artisan bakeries\, such as country bread\, baguettes\, ciabatta and croissants\, as well as pastries such as cookies\, scones and muffins. \nThis is an Advanced Course for students who have taken the 2025 Series I-III. \nGet the Information Packet here! \nInterested? Email us at customerservice@sfbi.com to find out more details  \nCheck-in\nIf you have any concerns or questions before traveling to SFBI\, email us at: customerservice@sfbi.com we want to make sure you have the best experience while learning here. That you feel safe and comfortable. \nThe class will begin at 7:30 AM on Monday morning and at 7:00 AM after Monday. 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 \nWhat’s included?\n\nBreakfast Pastry\nCoffee\, Tea & Water\nLight Lunch* (See note below)\nBinder with recipes and any relevant lecture notes or reference pages\nTake 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.\n\n*Note on Breakfast Pastry and Lunches \nGenerally\, 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. \nBelow is a sample menu that can vary: \n\nDeli meat\, tomato\, and avocado sandwich with chips and a side salad (deli meat varies)\nSlice of quiche with a side salad\nChicken and Rice (chicken flavor varies)\nSoup/Stew (soup flavor varies)\nChicken Tinga & Cauliflower Ceviche\n\nTraining Series Cancellation policy\nAny notice of cancellation or transfers\, please refer to our cancellation policy link HERE. \nCourse Materials\nListed below are the items you must bring to class. \n\nPens or pencils. You will use these to take notes in the classroom and the lab.\nPermanent marker. This piece of “equipment” is invaluable in the labs.\nHair restraint. For safety and sanitation\, you must restrain your hair if it’s long.\n\nAttire\n\nClosed-toe\, comfortable shoes. Your shoes must be closed for safety. They should be comfortable enough to stand in all day.\nFor 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.\nWhite 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.\n\nTransportation:\nThere is parking at our location. The address of SFBI is: 525 DNA Way South San Francisco\, CA 94080
URL:https://sfbi.com/event/series-iv-bakery-business-essentials-4/
LOCATION:San Francisco Baking Institute\, 525 DNA way\, South San Francisco\, CA\, 94080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bread and Viennoiserie Training Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Francisco Baking Institute":MAILTO:customerservice@sfbi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260803T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T011729
CREATED:20251015T072249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T164943Z
UID:37248-1785742200-1786721400@sfbi.com
SUMMARY:Series I: Fundamentals of Baking
DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite:\nNone \nCourse Description\nIn the first week of our hands-on series\, you will learn all aspects applicable to bread baking. This will become a very important foundation for you to understand advanced levels of artisan baking. You will be familiarized with important steps of baking\, including mixing\, dividing\, pre-shaping\, shaping and baking. You will also learn how to operate baking equipment such as spiral mixers and oven loaders.\nDuring the first half of this series\, baguettes are used as a medium to experiment with different mixing techniques\, and with different types of flour. Functionalities of basic ingredients – flour\, water\, salt and yeast – are explained in detail\, as well as how mixing and fermentation are closely related to each other. \nAnother important topic covered in this series is preferments\, including poolish\, sponge and pre-fermented dough. You will learn how preferments have various effects on dough properties\, and in the final products. \nDuring the second half of this series\, you will work with different types of flours such as whole wheat and rye flour\, as well as enriched doughs like challah and egg bread. You will practice on various shaping techniques\, starting from boules and batards to intricate braids and French regional shapes. Basic concept of sourdough is explained at the end of this series. You will learn different styles of sourdough\, and the impact they have on the final products. \nThe last day of this series is the practical exam. You will be working as a group to review important concepts and formulas. The instructor will give production assignments to each group\, and the products are evaluated at the end of the day. \nGet the Information Packet here! \nInterested? Email us at customerservice@sfbi.com to find out more details  \nCheck-in\nIf you have any concerns or questions before traveling to SFBI\, email us at: customerservice@sfbi.com we want to make sure you have the best experience while learning here. That you feel safe and comfortable. \nThe class will begin at 7:30 AM on Monday morning and at 7:00 AM after Monday. 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 \nWhat’s included?\n\nBreakfast Pastry\nCoffee\, Tea & Water\nLight Lunch* (See note below)\nBinder with recipes and any relevant lecture notes or reference pages\nTake 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.\n\n*Note on Breakfast Pastry and Lunches \nGenerally\, 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. \nBelow is a sample menu that can vary: \n\nDeli meat\, tomato\, and avocado sandwich with chips and a side salad (deli meat varies)\nSlice of quiche with a side salad\nChicken and Rice (chicken flavor varies)\nSoup/Stew (soup flavor varies)\nChicken Tinga & Cauliflower Ceviche\n\nCancellation Policy\nAny notice of cancellation or transfers\, please refer to our cancellation policy link HERE. \nCourse Materials\nListed below are the items you must bring to class. \n\nPens or pencils. You will use these to take notes in the classroom and the lab.\nPermanent marker. This piece of “equipment” is invaluable in the labs.\nHair restraint. For safety and sanitation\, you must restrain your hair if it’s long.\n\nAttire\n\nClosed-toe\, comfortable shoes. Your shoes must be closed for safety. They should be comfortable enough to stand in all day.\nFor 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.\nWhite 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.\n\nTransportation:\nThere is parking at our location. The address of SFBI is: 525 DNA Way South San Francisco\, CA 94080
URL:https://sfbi.com/event/series-i-fundamentals-of-baking-5/
LOCATION:San Francisco Baking Institute\, 525 DNA way\, South San Francisco\, CA\, 94080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bread and Viennoiserie Training Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Francisco Baking Institute":MAILTO:customerservice@sfbi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260817T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260818T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T011729
CREATED:20260117T000730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T000730Z
UID:38335-1786951800-1787067000@sfbi.com
SUMMARY:2 Days Viennoiserie for Home Baker
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\nEver wondered how to create crisp\, flaky croissants at home\, or a light and tender brioche? Take this intensive two-day course and learn how to make various viennoiserie items. In this class\, students will be introduced to mixing and lamination techniques specifically designed for home baking. Students will make their own products from start to finish. Finished products will include traditional croissants\, chocolate croissants\, various Danishes\, brioche à tête\, brioche sucrée and brioche tarts. Impress your friends and family with a wide selection of beautiful pastries. \nCheck-in\nIf you have any concerns or questions before traveling to SFBI\, email us at: customerservice@sfbi.com we want to make sure you have the best experience while learning here. That you feel safe and comfortable. \nThe class will begin at 7:30 AM on Monday morning and at 7:00 AM after Monday. 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 \nWhat’s included?\n\nBreakfast Pastry\nCoffee\, Tea & Water\nLight Lunch* (See note below)\nBinder with recipes and any relevant lecture notes or reference pages\nTake 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.\n\n*Note on Breakfast Pastry and Lunches \nGenerally\, 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. \nBelow is a sample menu that can vary: \n\nDeli meat\, tomato\, and avocado sandwich with chips and a side salad (deli meat varies)\nSlice of quiche with a side salad\nChicken and Rice (chicken flavor varies)\nSoup/Stew (soup flavor varies)\nChicken Tinga & Cauliflower Ceviche\n\nCancellation policy\nAny notice of cancellation or transfers\, please refer to our cancellation policy link HERE. \nCourse Materials\nListed below are the items you must bring to class. \n\nPens or pencils. You will use these to take notes in the classroom and the lab.\nPermanent marker. This piece of “equipment” is invaluable in the labs.\nHair restraint. For safety and sanitation\, you must restrain your hair if it’s long.\n\nAttire\n\nClosed-toe\, comfortable shoes. Your shoes must be closed for safety. They should be comfortable enough to stand in all day.\nFor 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.\nWhite 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.\n\nTransportation:\nThere is parking at our location. The address of SFBI is: 525 DNA Way South San Francisco\, CA 94080
URL:https://sfbi.com/event/2-days-viennoiserie-for-home-baker-14/
LOCATION:San Francisco Baking Institute\, 525 DNA way\, South San Francisco\, CA\, 94080\, United States
CATEGORIES:2 days workshops,Bread and Viennoiserie Training Series,Home Baker Workshops (In-person Class),Viennoiserie and Pastry Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Francisco Baking Institute":MAILTO:customerservice@sfbi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260817T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T011729
CREATED:20251015T072557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T165422Z
UID:37251-1786951800-1787931000@sfbi.com
SUMMARY:Series II: Sourdough\, Whole Grains and Alternative Grains
DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite:\n\nSeries I OR\nWork experience in the field equivalent to the above. Please customerservice@sfbi.com if you believe you have work experience to skip Series I. A questionnaire will be sent for you to fill out and send back.\nPlease note\, that Series I covers what is discussed in Artisan I as well as a portion of what’s covered in Artisan II.\n\nCourse Description\nIn this series\, the selection of breads becomes more diverse. Different styles of sourdough are incorporated into daily production. You will learn how sourdough starters are elaborated from scratch and how to maintain them on day to day basis. Factors affecting starter characteristics are explained\, such as hydration\, fermentation temperature and feeding schedules. Understanding these topics will help you create your own sourdough bread with desired characteristics. \nThe retarding technique is introduced in this series as a new concept. This is a very important concept to know when you are in a bakery production. You will learn the pros and cons of different styles of retarding\, using both yeasted and naturally leavened doughs. The first half of this week includes hands-on production of country bread\, olive bread\, raisin walnut bread\, ciabatta with poolish\, and many other favorites. \nThe next topic covered in this week is baking with whole grain flour\, primarily focusing on whole wheat flour. Breads made with different percentage of whole wheat flour are compared\, and the discussion covers how to apply whole grain flours in natural and yeasted preferments and in final formulas. You will be producing multigrain\, 100% whole wheat sourdoughs\, among others. \nThe second half of this series focuses on working with specialty flours\, including alternative grains such as Kamut® and spelt\, gluten-free grains such as buckwheat\, millet and teff. A variety of breads will be baked every day\, including Kamut® baguette\, pear-buckwheat bread\, and teff with sunflower seeds. You will also work with a selection of German style rye breads with different percentages of rye flour\, including two castle rye and volkornbrot. \nThe last day of this series is the practical exam to review what you have learned in the bread series. \nGet the Information Packet here! \nInterested? Email us at customerservice@sfbi.com to find out more details  \nCheck-in\nIf you have any concerns or questions before traveling to SFBI\, email us at: customerservice@sfbi.com we want to make sure you have the best experience while learning here. That you feel safe and comfortable. \nThe class will begin at 7:30 AM on Monday morning and at 7:00 AM after Monday. 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 \nWhat’s included?\n\nBreakfast Pastry\nCoffee\, Tea & Water\nLight Lunch* (See note below)\nBinder with recipes and any relevant lecture notes or reference pages\nTake 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.\n\n*Note on Breakfast Pastry and Lunches \nGenerally\, 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. \nBelow is a sample menu that can vary: \n\nDeli meat\, tomato\, and avocado sandwich with chips and a side salad (deli meat varies)\nSlice of quiche with a side salad\nChicken and Rice (chicken flavor varies)\nSoup/Stew (soup flavor varies)\nChicken Tinga & Cauliflower Ceviche\n\nCancellation policy\nAny notice of cancellation or transfers\, please refer to our cancellation policy link HERE. \nCourse Materials\nListed below are the items you must bring to class. \n\nPens or pencils. You will use these to take notes in the classroom and the lab.\nPermanent marker. This piece of “equipment” is invaluable in the labs.\nHair restraint. For safety and sanitation\, you must restrain your hair if it’s long.\n\nAttire\n\nClosed-toe\, comfortable shoes. Your shoes must be closed for safety. They should be comfortable enough to stand in all day.\nFor 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.\nWhite 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.\n\nTransportation:\nThere is parking at our location. The address of SFBI is: 525 DNA Way South San Francisco\, CA 94080
URL:https://sfbi.com/event/series-ii-sourdough-whole-grains-and-alternative-grains-6/
LOCATION:San Francisco Baking Institute\, 525 DNA way\, South San Francisco\, CA\, 94080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bread and Viennoiserie Training Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Francisco Baking Institute":MAILTO:customerservice@sfbi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260831T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T165607Z
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SUMMARY:Series III: Viennoiserie
DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite\n\nSeries I-II OR\nArtisan I & II OR\nWork experience in the field equivalent to the above. Please send your resume to: customerservice@sfbi.com to register for the class.\n\nCourse Description\nThe first half of this series covers fundamentals of viennoiserie production. You will be introduced to our pastry lab and new equipment such as planetary mixers and reversible sheeters. The main focus is to learn mixing and handling of both laminated and non-laminated viennoiserie. \nProducts made this week include a variety of enriched dough\, such as brioche and sticky buns. Using croissant dough\, you will practice different shaping and assembly processes for traditional\, chocolate\, and almond croissants. A wide range of shaping techniques will be introduced using Danish dough. Different lamination techniques\, as well as several types of retarding methods are practiced. A selection of creams and fillings are made in this series to finish Danish and puff pastries. Using puff pastry dough as a base\, a variety of products will be produced\, including turnovers\, palmiers. \nLater in this series teaches more advanced theory and techniques in viennoiserie. You will make a variety of pastries from both laminated and non-laminated doughs. Products made during this week include regional specialties and holiday breads\, such as panettone with levain\, pan d’Oro\, stollen\, gibassier and pithivier. The lecture includes how to work with Italian levain\, which is used in several classic Italian holiday breads. Selections of laminated products include kouign amann\, laminated brioche and inverted puff pastry. \nThis class will end in a practical exam. \nGet the Information Packet here! \nInterested? Email us at customerservice@sfbi.com to find out more details  \nCheck-in\nIf you have any concerns or questions before traveling to SFBI\, email us at: customerservice@sfbi.com we want to make sure you have the best experience while learning here. That you feel safe and comfortable. \nThe class will begin at 7:30 AM on Monday morning and at 7:00 AM after Monday. 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 \nWhat’s included?\n\nBreakfast Pastry\nCoffee\, Tea & Water\nLight Lunch* (See note below)\nBinder with recipes and any relevant lecture notes or reference pages\nTake 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.\n\n*Note on Breakfast Pastry and Lunches \nGenerally\, 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. \nBelow is a sample menu that can vary: \n\nDeli meat\, tomato\, and avocado sandwich with chips and a side salad (deli meat varies)\nSlice of quiche with a side salad\nChicken and Rice (chicken flavor varies)\nSoup/Stew (soup flavor varies)\nChicken Tinga & Cauliflower Ceviche\n\nCancellation policy\nAny notice of cancellation or transfers\, please refer to our cancellation policy link HERE. \nCourse Materials\nListed below are the items you must bring to class. \n\nPens or pencils. You will use these to take notes in the classroom and the lab.\nPermanent marker. This piece of “equipment” is invaluable in the labs.\nHair restraint. For safety and sanitation\, you must restrain your hair if it’s long.\n\nAttire\n\nClosed-toe\, comfortable shoes. Your shoes must be closed for safety. They should be comfortable enough to stand in all day.\nFor 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.\nWhite 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.\n\nTransportation:\nThere is parking at our location. The address of SFBI is: 525 DNA Way South San Francisco\, CA 94080
URL:https://sfbi.com/event/series-iii-viennoiserie-5/
LOCATION:San Francisco Baking Institute\, 525 DNA way\, South San Francisco\, CA\, 94080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bread and Viennoiserie Training Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Francisco Baking Institute":MAILTO:customerservice@sfbi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T011729
CREATED:20251015T073754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T170436Z
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SUMMARY:Series IV: Training Series Capstone
DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite\n\n2026 Series I-III: This class is best suited as the bookend to the 7-week Training Series as it is more of a culmination of the concepts learned in the weeks prior.\n\nCourse Description\nOne important topic explained in this 5-day class is how to create a production schedule for yeasted bread\, sourdough and viennoiserie items. This is a crucial concept to understand to minimize food and labor costs\, and to achieve an efficient bakery operation. Students will work in groups during the hands-on production time to construct their own production schedule depending on the product types and quantities. The production schedule will be based on essential items at bakeries such as country bread\, baguettes\, ciabatta\, croissants\, cookies\, scones\, and muffins. Students will produce the above items in a practical exam as if to operate an actual bakery production in the last few days of this series. We will have a conversation with bakery owners in the first half of this series. This is a great opportunity to learn the ins and outs of opening and operating a bakery. \nGet the Information Packet here! \nInterested? Email us at customerservice@sfbi.com to find out more details  \nCheck-in\nIf you have any concerns or questions before traveling to SFBI\, email us at: customerservice@sfbi.com we want to make sure you have the best experience while learning here. That you feel safe and comfortable. \nThe class will begin at 7:30 AM on Monday morning and at 7:00 AM after Monday. 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 \nWhat’s included?\n\nBreakfast Pastry\nCoffee\, Tea & Water\nLight Lunch* (See note below)\nBinder with recipes and any relevant lecture notes or reference pages\nTake 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.\n\n*Note on Breakfast Pastry and Lunches \nGenerally\, 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. \nBelow is a sample menu that can vary: \n\nDeli meat\, tomato\, and avocado sandwich with chips and a side salad (deli meat varies)\nSlice of quiche with a side salad\nChicken and Rice (chicken flavor varies)\nSoup/Stew (soup flavor varies)\nChicken Tinga & Cauliflower Ceviche\n\nTraining Series Cancellation policy\nAny notice of cancellation or transfers\, please refer to our cancellation policy link HERE. \nCourse Materials\nListed below are the items you must bring to class. \n\nPens or pencils. You will use these to take notes in the classroom and the lab.\nPermanent marker. This piece of “equipment” is invaluable in the labs.\nHair restraint. For safety and sanitation\, you must restrain your hair if it’s long.\n\nAttire\n\nClosed-toe\, comfortable shoes. Your shoes must be closed for safety. They should be comfortable enough to stand in all day.\nFor 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.\nWhite 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.\n\nTransportation:\nThere is parking at our location. The address of SFBI is: 525 DNA Way South San Francisco\, CA 94080
URL:https://sfbi.com/event/series-iv-bakery-business-essentials-5/
LOCATION:San Francisco Baking Institute\, 525 DNA way\, South San Francisco\, CA\, 94080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bread and Viennoiserie Training Series
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