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Diploma in Bakery and Pastry Arts

Baking and pastry arts have experienced an extraordinary evolution in recent years, making it a perfect time to pursue your passion in this field. The Diploma in Bakery and Pastry Arts from IIHCA Khatima is a comprehensive one-year program designed to help you master the art of baking and pastry. You will begin with the essentials of kitchen safety, hygiene, and tools, and then delve into the science of baking and understanding key ingredients. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics including basic and advanced bread-making, various pastry doughs and tarts, cakes and gateaux, cookies and petit fours, chocolates and confections, and plated desserts. Modern techniques, such as molecular gastronomy and innovative flavors, are also included. The course emphasizes allergen-free baking and best practices for preventing cross-contamination. By the end of this course, you will have the skills and knowledge to excel in the bakery and pastry arts, whether in a professional kitchen or your own business.

About This Course
(Duration: 1 Year)

Kick Off with a comprehensive one year journey to master the art of baking and pastry. Begin with the basics of kitchen safety, hygiene, and essential tools.
Understand the functions of key ingredients and the science of baking. Progress to bread making, learning both basic and advanced techniques. Explore various pastry dough and tarts, mastering short crust, puff, and choux pastries.
Create a range of cakes and gateaux, and learn the secrets behind perfect creams, fillings, and icings.
Deliver into the world of cookies and petit fours, and discover the art of chocolates and confections. Explore plated desserts with a focus on flavor balance and presentation techniques. Conclude with modern pastry techniques, including molecular gastronomy and innovative flavors.
Specialize in allergen-free baking to cater to diverse dietary needs, and learn best practices for preventing cross-contamination. Gain insights on running a successful bakery or pastry business, including customer service, workplace management, and hygiene standards.
By the end of this course, you'll have the skills and knowledge to excel in the bakery and pastry arts, whether in a professional kitchen or your own business.

City & Guilds, UK – Diploma in Bakery & Pastry Arts

By completing this professional chef training course, you will receive an International Qualification Diploma in Bakery & Pastry Arts from City & Guilds, UK.

Preparing Professionals since 2013
With over a decade of expertise, our outcome-driven professional learning programs provide hands-on industry applications, helping you achieve your goals.

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IIHCA’s Industry Work Placement provides seamless integration into the hospitality industry, offering assured opportunities with leading brands worldwide. Gain valuable experience and connect with renowned hospitality organizations through our unique program.

The Diploma in Bakery & Pastry Arts is available in 40% theory and 60% practical sessions apart from the industrial training.

Course Plan

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Introduction to bakery and pastry

Introduction to Bakery and Pastry Arts

Module 1: Introduction to Bakery and Pastry Arts

Session 1: Orientation and Basics

  • Overview of the course
  • Introduction to kitchen safety and hygiene
  • Understanding bakery and pastry tools and equipment
  • Basics of ingredients and their functions

Session 2: Basic Baking Techniques

  • Measuring and mixing methods
  • Understanding baking temperatures and times
  • Introduction to basic dough and pate (bread, choux paste, short crust, puff pastry)
Bread Making

Module 2: Bread Making

Session 1: Introduction to Bread Making

  • History and science of bread making
  • Ingredients and their roles in bread making

Session 2: Basic Breads

  • Preparation of white bread(milk loaf, egg enriched white loaf)
  • Preparation of whole wheat bread (maize meal bread, muesli and dates bread, four seed bread)
Pastry Dough

Module 3: Pastry Doughs and Tarts

Session 1: Shortcrust Pastry

  • Preparation of sweet and savory shortcrust pastry(tarts ,pies, Quiche, flan)
  • Techniques for rolling and lining tins

Session 2: Puff Pastry

  • Preparation of puff pastry dough(pettie a pain, patties, vol-au- vent, bouchee)
  • Techniques for lamination and baking

Session 3: Choux Pastry

  • Preparation of choux pastry dough
  • Techniques for making eclairs, profiteroles, and cream puffs
Cake Making

Module 4: Cakes and Gateaux

Session 1: Sponge Cakes

  • Preparation of different types of sponge cakes (Vanilla sponge, chocolate  sponge Genoise, chiffon)
  • Techniques for baking and assembling layer cakes

Session 2: Creams, Fillings and Icings

  • Preparation of pastry creams, buttercreams, and ganaches
  • Techniques for filling and decorating cakes
  • Icings, foundants, glaze, American frosting, Royal icing, marzipan .

Session 3: Specialty Cakes

  • Preparation of mousse cakes, cheesecakes, and entremets
  • Advanced decoration techniques
Cookies Making

Module 5: Cookies and Petit Fours

Session 1: Classic Cookies

  • Preparation of various classic cookies (chocolate chip, oatmeal, coconut cookies, stuffed chocolate cookies)
  • Techniques for shaping and baking

Session 2: Techniques for shaping and baking

  • Preparation of Rolled cookies, piping cookies, drop cookies,
  • Techniques for flavor variations and decorations

Session 3: Petit Fours

  • Preparation of petit fours sec and petit fours frais
  • Techniques for assembling and decorating
Chocolate Making

Module 6: Chocolates and Confections

Session 1: Introduction to Chocolates

  • Understanding the different types of chocolate
  • Techniques for tempering chocolate

Session 2: Chocolate Making

  • Preparation of chocolate truffles and pralines
  • Techniques for molding and decorating chocolates

Session 3: Sugar Confections

  • Preparation of caramels, nougat
  • Techniques for sugar work and decorations
Platted Desserts

Module 7: Plated Desserts

Session 1: Components of Plated Desserts

  • Understanding the balance of flavors and textures
  • Techniques for preparing components (sauces, garnishes)

Session 2: Assembly and Presentation

  • Techniques for assembling plated desserts
  • Artistic presentation and plating techniques
Advanced Techniques

Module 8: Advanced Techniques and Modern Pastry

Session 1: Molecular Gastronomy

  • Introduction to molecular techniques (specification, foams)
  • Application in modern pastry

Session 2: Innovative Pastry Techniques

  • Preparation of contemporary desserts
  • Techniques for incorporating innovative flavors and textures
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