Viennoiserie I: Croissants, Danish, and Brioche

San Francisco Baking Institute 525 DNA way, South San Francisco, CA, United States

Course Description The interest in laminated dough such as Croissant, Danish and Brioche is rising considerably and the quality of Viennoiserie in America is finally starting to catch up to the quality of well-crafted artisan breads. This class will be easier to follow if you have had Artisan I previously. Artisan I is the foundation […]

$1,290.00

Artisan I: Systematic Approach to Bread

San Francisco Baking Institute 525 DNA way, South San Francisco, CA, United States

Course Description Learn the details of mixing, fermenting, shaping, and baking bread in this essential introductory course. The course covers baker’s math, ingredient selection and function, how mixing affects fermentation, and other bread baking fundamentals. Both enthusiasts and professionals gain deep understanding of the baking process. This course explains in detail the 10 major steps […]

$1,290.00

Artisan II: Baking Sourdough, Levain and Wild Yeast

San Francisco Baking Institute 525 DNA way, South San Francisco, CA, United States

Course Description Artisan II builds off of all of the theory and skills learned in Artisan I and explores the intricacies of levain. Learn how various starters affect the flavor, texture and appearance of bread. Learn the advantages of and how to maintain different feeding schedules, 1 a day feeding, 2 a day feedings, 3 […]

$1,290.00

Introduction to Pastry and Baking

San Francisco Baking Institute 525 DNA way, South San Francisco, CA, United States

Course Description Learn how to understand and control the pastry making process instead of just using the recipes! This Essential class is for enthusiasts who want to create instead of following . This class focuses on ingredients, functionalities, mixing methods and fundamental pastry techniques. Learn how flours, sugars, fats, eggs, dairy products and leavening agents […]

$1,290.00

Artisan I: Systematic Approach to Bread

San Francisco Baking Institute 525 DNA way, South San Francisco, CA, United States

Course Description Learn the details of mixing, fermenting, shaping, and baking bread in this essential introductory course. The course covers baker’s math, ingredient selection and function, how mixing affects fermentation, and other bread baking fundamentals. Both enthusiasts and professionals gain deep understanding of the baking process. This course explains in detail the 10 major steps […]

$1,290.00

2 Days Viennoiserie for Home Baker

San Francisco Baking Institute 525 DNA way, South San Francisco, CA, United States

Course Description Ever 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 […]

$598.00

Artisan II: Baking Sourdough, Levain and Wild Yeast

San Francisco Baking Institute 525 DNA way, South San Francisco, CA, United States

Course Description Artisan II builds off of all of the theory and skills learned in Artisan I and explores the intricacies of levain. Learn how various starters affect the flavor, texture and appearance of bread. Learn the advantages of and how to maintain different feeding schedules, 1 a day feeding, 2 a day feedings, 3 […]

Cake Bases, Creams, and Composition

San Francisco Baking Institute 525 DNA way, South San Francisco, CA, United States

Course Description Made properly, layer cakes can be incredibly delicate or decadent and extraordinary beautiful. Learn a variety of cake mixing methods, creams, and fillings to make a beautiful layer cake, as well as how to troubleshoot problems. Hands-on: Carrot cake, peanut butter chocolate cake, Sachertorte, black forest cake, Gateau opera and more. Terms and […]

2 Days Cakes at Home

San Francisco Baking Institute 525 DNA way, South San Francisco, CA, United States

Course Description In this 2-day class, you will learn the various techniques of making cakes that are chemically leavened and those made with Egg-foam, European-style buttercreams, American icings, ganache, mousseline, fruit fillings and chocolate decor. Students will also learn how to stack layer cakes as well as how to assemble roll cakes or roulades. You […]

3 Days Mousse Workshop

San Francisco Baking Institute 525 DNA way, South San Francisco, CA, United States

Course Description Join our 3-day mousse course to learn about three main types of mousse preparation: fruit mousse, chocolate mousse and Bavarian cream.  In this course, we will explore each type of mousse and how to prepare them. Each mousse will then be incorporated into one of the following cakes: Fresh Fruit Charlotte, Chocolate Praline […]

$798.00

Artisan I: Systematic Approach to Bread

San Francisco Baking Institute 525 DNA way, South San Francisco, CA, United States

Course Description Learn the details of mixing, fermenting, shaping, and baking bread in this essential introductory course. The course covers baker’s math, ingredient selection and function, how mixing affects fermentation, and other bread baking fundamentals. Both enthusiasts and professionals gain deep understanding of the baking process. This course explains in detail the 10 major steps […]

$1,290.00

2 Days Buttercream Cakes and Decors

San Francisco Baking Institute 525 DNA way, South San Francisco, CA, United States

Course Description Join us for this 2 days  workshop to learn basic assembly and decoration techniques for buttercream cakes. During the two days, each student will assemble and decorate two 6" cakes with buttercream roses and succulents. Examples of the cakes are as pictured : On day one, students will first learn how to split, […]