Online Class: Baguette

This is a live-streaming class via Zoom, and it is perfect for beginner home bakers! We will be demonstrating every step of making classic poolish baguette, starting with how to prepare poolish, how to mix the dough, what to look for when the dough is fermented, how to shape baguettes and so on. We will […]

$90

Grandma’s French Desserts & Snacks (In-person Class)

Join us in this intense one-day workshop to learn and experience desserts and snacks that grandmothers and mothers make at home for and with their grandchildren and children. I found myself getting my hands in madeleine or waffle batters coming back from school. Who would end up polishing off or licking off the bowl? That […]

$298

Online Baking Class: Basic Sourdough

This is SFBI’s first online class offered via Zoom, and it is perfect for beginner home bakers! Our baking and pastry instructor Miyuki Togi will be demonstrating every step of making sourdough bread at home. You do not need to prepare anything before the class, as this class is demonstration only. This is an interactive […]

$90

Artisan I: Systematic Approach to Bread

Artisan I: Systematic Approach to Bread: 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 […]

$1198

Artisan II: Baking Sourdough, Levain and Wild Yeast

Artisan II: Baking Sourdough, Levain, and Wild Yeast: 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, […]

$1198

Viennoiserie I: Croissants, Danish, and Brioche

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. Due to the new policy by the health department, please wear a face mask, and keep 6 feet apart from other […]

$1198

Business Essentials

In this class, important concepts to start a small bakery operation are covered. The discussion includes equipment selection, food and labor cost, bakery layout and more. One 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. […]

$1198

Introduction to Pastry and Baking

Learn how to understand and control the pastry making process instead of just using the recipes! An introduction to many of the basic techniques necessary to make delicious pastries. This course covers creaming, blending, scones, pie dough, pate a choux, angel food cake, and custards. Hands-on: cookies, muffins, scones, cheese cake. Due to the new […]

$1198

Cake Bases, Creams, and Composition

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, black forest cake, opera.

$1098.00

2 Day Pies Class

In this course, you will learn to make a variety of pies from scratch. The first day focuses on the how to prepare pie dough. The class will discuss ingredient selections and proper mixing methods. Students will roll and line your own pie shells. We will also show you how to prepare a variety of […]

$498

3 Day Tarts Class

Learn to make a wide variety of tarts in this 3-day workshop. The first day focuses on learning about different types of tarts and tart doughs. You will be making several types of tart doughs, with various compositions and product characteristics, such as texture and sweetness.  On the second and the third day, you will […]

$698

2 Day Choux Class

Pate a Choux is a versatile base used to create a number of pastries.  Its formulation is rather simple, yet there are many tips and critical points throughout the making process. In this 2-day workshop, you will learn how to properly prepare pate a choux, make many fillings and topping options, and learn helpful tips […]

$498