CULA 240 Advanced Entrees/Intro to Bakeshop*
This course is an introduction to the bakeshop for well-rounded cooks who will not be specializing in baking and pastry. Baking formulas and the use of bakers’ percentages will be introduced along with identification and use of baking tools and equipment. Skills development will include production of quick breads, yeast breads, pies, pastries, cookies, cakes, frostings, custards, creams and dessert sauces. The semester will culminate with a written and practical exam from the National Occupations Testing Institute (NOCTI). Students who successfully complete the exam will receive the Cook 2 certification from NOCTI.
CULA 240Advanced Entrees/Intro to Bakeshop*
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
Department
Business/Culinary Arts
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
6 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
48
Semester Contact Hours Lab
144
Prerequisite Narrative
CULA 230
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is an introduction to the bakeshop for well-rounded cooks who will not be specializing in baking and pastry. Baking formulas and the use of bakers’ percentages will be introduced along with identification and use of baking tools and equipment. Skills development will include production of quick breads, yeast breads, pies, pastries, cookies, cakes, frostings, custards, creams and dessert sauces. The semester will culminate with a written and practical exam from the National Occupations Testing Institute (NOCTI). Students who successfully complete the exam will receive the Cook 2 certification from NOCTI.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of bake shop terminology and procedure. Skills development will include production of quick breads, yeast breads, pies, pastries, cookies, cakes, frostings, custards, creams and dessert sauces.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Chapter 29: Principles of the Bakeshop
Chapter 30: Quick Breads
Chapter 31: Yeast Breads
Chapter 32:Pies, Pastries, and Cookies
Chapter 33: Cakes and Frostings
Chapter 34: Custards, Creams, Frozen Desserts and Dessert Sauces
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
A written assignment is required with each chapter
Additional written assignments: Food Memory, Chef Biography, 10 Foods you could eat for the rest of your life.
Assemble a Bench book of all recipes used in the classroom and Desert Cafe
Required Exams
Chapter Quizzes for each chapter.
Comprehensive Mid-term and Final Exams
Lab and Desert Café evaluations
Required Text
On Cooking" 5th ed.: by Sarah R. Labensky and Alan M. Hause, textbook and workbook.
Required Materials
3 ring notebook with dividers, pen and pencil, pocket notebook and pocket calculator, knives, instant read thermometer, chef’s coat, check pants, black shoes, and black cap.
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
A written assignment is required with each chapter
Additional written assignments: Food Memory, Chef Biography, 10 Foods you could eat for the rest of your life.
Assemble a Bench book of all recipes used in the classroom and Desert Cafe
Chapter Quizzes for each chapter.
Comprehensive Mid-term and Final Exams
Lab and Desert Café evaluations