San Francisco Baking Institute

Course Description 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, […]

Course Description 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]