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Baking Basics: Bread & Pastry

Bake reliable bread, flaky pastry and simple sweet bakes at home by understanding ingredients, technique and timing.

$97

One-time payment · Self-paced course · 6 modules · 18 lessons

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What this is

Baking Basics: Bread & Pastry teaches the foundations behind home baking. You learn how flour, water, yeast, fat and sugar behave, how to measure accurately, how to knead, shape and prove bread, and how to make shortcrust, rough puff and choux pastry with confidence.

Rather than collecting recipes, you learn why bakes succeed or fail, so you can troubleshoot your own results. Each lesson ends with a practical bake or exercise you can complete in a normal home kitchen.

What you will be able to do

  • Measure ingredients accurately and understand baker's percentages
  • Understand how flour, yeast, salt and water work together
  • Knead, shape, prove and bake a reliable loaf
  • Make a simple sourdough starter and bake with it
  • Make shortcrust, rough puff and choux pastry
person making dough beside brown wooden rolling pin

The curriculum

Module 1

The Baker's Toolkit and Ingredients

  1. Why Baking Rewards Precision
  2. Flour, Water, Salt and Yeast
  3. Fats, Sugars and Essential Equipment
Module 2

Your First Yeasted Loaf

  1. Mixing and Kneading Dough
  2. Proving, Shaping and Scoring
  3. Baking, Steam and Cooling
Module 3

Everyday Breads and Variations

  1. Sandwich Loaves and Soft Rolls
  2. Flatbreads and Quick Breads
  3. Starting with Sourdough
Module 4

Shortcrust and Tart Pastry

  1. Shortcrust Pastry Step by Step
  2. Rolling, Lining and Blind Baking
  3. Sweet and Savoury Tarts
Module 5

Rough Puff and Choux

  1. Understanding Laminated Pastry
  2. Making Rough Puff Pastry
  3. Choux Pastry for Éclairs and Puffs
Module 6

Troubleshooting and Building Your Routine

  1. Diagnosing Common Bread Problems
  2. Diagnosing Common Pastry Problems
  3. Creating Your Weekly Baking Rhythm

This is for you if…

  • You have tried baking and got unpredictable results
  • You want to bake your own bread each week
  • You are curious about pastry but find it intimidating
  • You prefer understanding the why behind a recipe

What you get

  • 18 written lessons across 6 modules
  • One free preview lesson so you can see the format first
  • A practical exercise at the end of every lesson
  • Self-paced access from your account — start any time
  • Secure one-time checkout

Questions

Is this live or self-paced?

Fully self-paced. Every lesson is written and available in your account after checkout, so you can work through it on your own schedule.

Can I see a lesson before buying?

Yes. The first lesson is a free preview you can read right now from the button at the top of this page.

What do I need?

A home oven, a digital kitchen scale, mixing bowls, a baking tray, a loaf tin, a rolling pin and basic ingredients such as flour, yeast, butter and salt.

Does this include a certification or credential?

No. This is a practical skills course for your own learning. It does not award a certification, licence or professional credential.

What if it is not right for me?

See our refund and returns policy at /refund_returns/ or email hello@coursezensuite.com.

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