Date 

Class 

Lecture 

Reading Homework

Lab Recipes

Week 1  

Thurs. 8/29

Basic Principles 

Assign 

Project/Paper

-Introduction -Course Outline -Tour Kitchen 

-Recipes for next week will be assigned.

NONE 

None

Week 2 

(Lab 1) 

Thurs. 9/5

Basic Mixing 

Methods-Quick 

Breads

-Learn the basic mixing 

methods; creaming, biscuit, muffin 

-Discuss the three basic 

methods and uses in quick 

breads 

-Concentration this week on Muffin/Creaming Methods - Understand the differences 

between chemical leaveners

Chapter 4 Ingredients  

p. 53-90 

Chapter 10 - Mixing Methods, p. 211-216 

Write Recipe cards

Each Team will be  

assigned to make 1  

recipe from each method: Creaming Method: 

-Date Nut Bread p.223(½ recipe) sub Pecan nuts - Pumpkin Muffins-p. 225 (½ recipe) 

-Double Chocolate 

Muffins-p. 226 (½ recipe) -Lemon Poppy Seed 

Muffins-p. 224 (½ recipe) Orange Blackberry 

Muffins 

- pg 224 (½ recipe) 

Muffin Method: 

-Zucchini Carrot Nut 

Muffins-recipe given 

-Blueberry Muffin-p. 218 (½ recipe) 

-Bran Muffins-p.218 - 

Banana Bread-recipe give -Morning Glory Muffins 

recipe given

Week 3 

(Lab 2) 

Thurs. 9/12

Pie Dough 

-Learn proper procedure for rolling pie dough and storage - Learn the creaming method and how it differs from the 

biscuit method

Pie Doughs- p. 280-282 Rolling out Pie Dough p. 285 Types of Doughs-312 

Write recipe cards

Each Team will Make: 

Biscuit Method: 

-Scones-p. 221(½ recipe) Pie Dough-p.283 

Pate Sucree-p.314 

Both Doughs will be  

prepared and formed into  disks. These will be saved  for pie week.

Week 4 

(Lab 3) 

Thurs. 9/19

Cookies/Brownies 

Handout: 

definitions for 1st  assignment 

(Posted to BB)

-Types of cookies categories -Mixing methods 

-Understanding the different textures for various types of cookies through ingredients & cooking. 

-Storing different cookie dough

Chapter 18 Cookies  

p. 475-484 

Write recipe cards

Each Team will Make: 

-Spritz Cookies-Chef 

Recipe 

-Earl Gray Tea 

Cookie-Chef recipe. 

-Brownies- Chef Recipe

Week 5 

(Lab 4) 

Thurs. 9/26

Foaming Method 

Meringues 

Types of cakes 

First Assignment  Due!!

-Learn the uses for foaming methods in different 

applications and how it can be a natural leavening agent. - Learn the proper way of 

whipping cream. The stages that the cream goes through during this process.

Basic Foams, Whipped Cream & Meringues p. 255-259  

Angel Food Method p. 382  Two-Stage Method-p.378:  

Write recipe cards

Each Team will Make: 

Angel Food Cake-p.403 Yellow Cake-recipe will be  given 

(This cake will be saved  later for icing cakes.) 

Practice Piping

Week 6 

(Lab 5) 

Thurs. 10/3

Custards &  

Creams

-Stirred vs. Baked Custard, the difference in taste and 

consistency of the end product. -Learn the uses for these basic products in applications of other pastry and desserts 

-Proper storage and shelf life for all cream products.

Chapter 19-Custards - Stirred & Baked,p. 511-515 

Custard Sauces p. 260 

Write recipe cards

Each Team will Make:  Creme Brulee - p. 517 (½  recipe) - add cinnamon  stick 

Each Student will Make: Creme Anglaise p.261 (Will be saved and made  into Ice Cream to be used  in the restaurant) use ½ HC & ½ Milk

Week 7 

(Lab 6) 

Thurs.10/10

Pate a Choux  

Pastry Cream

-Pate a Choux & Puff Pastry - Learn the different types 

applications for pate a choux through piping and additions of ingredients 

-Continue working on stirred custards and understanding of changing the flavor profile.

Chapter 5-Basic Baking 

Principles, p. 93-101 

Working with eclair paste p. 329-330 

Write recipe cards 

 Study for midterm exam

Each Student will Make: - Pate a Choux - p.330 (Full  recipe) Chef will demo  

piping technique for Choux  Paste: 

Chocolate Eclairs, Cream Puffs, Paris Brest 

-Pastry Cream - p.263 

(Full recipe. Make note of the variations of flavoring the pastry cream.

Week 8 

No Lab 

Thurs. 10/17

Midterm Exam 

Paper/Presentation

Students will need to  come prepared for their  presentation of topic  research. 

After presentations we will take the written  

midterm

Week 9 

(Lab 7) 

Thurs. 10/24

Pies/Tarts

Quiche 

-Difference between dough in taste for savory vs. sweet - 

Handling, rolling, shaping of dough for different type of 

molds 

-Using the right dough for the right filling 

-Finishes for pies 

-Mid Term Exam will be given online.

Read Chapter 13-Pies, p. 

284-291 

Rolling out tart shells, p. 351 

Write recipe cards

Each Student will Make:  Fresh Fruit Tart-p.352 Old  Fashioned Apple Pie w  /streusel topping 

p. 295 & p. 195 (Scale to 1 pie/6 apples per pie) 

Chef will Demo Assemble of Tarts & Quiche

Week 10 

(Lab 8) 

Thurs. 10/31

Yeast Breads 

Cake Decor

-Yeast-Fresh vs. Dried, how does it work 

-Procedures for mixing yeast dough 

-Storing breads/dough for 

future uses

-Students will divide, fill, crumb  coat, ice and decorate a cake

Read Chapter 6, 

Understanding Yeast Dough,  p. 117-125 

Write recipe cards

All Teams will Make: - Italian Bread-p.127 (Part  of this dough will be made  into a pizza, the other for  a small loaf. Toppings for  pizza will be provided) 

-Bagels-p.136 (Chef will prepare one pot of water to be used by the class for poaching bagels.)

Swiss Meringue  

Buttercream - Chef  

Recipe

Week 11 

(Lab 9) 

Thurs. 11/7

Enriched Breads 

Handout: 

Definitions for 2nd assignment 

(Posted to BB)

-Learning the differences 

between Puff/Croissant/Danish dough 

-Learn the difference of an 

Enriched Yeast dough and 

Laminated Dough - 

What is the best 

applications/uses for these item

Read Chapter 9, Rich Yeast Doughs,p.181-183  

Laminated Doughs, p.188- 189, 

Write recipe cards

All teams will make: - 

Pecan Sticky 

Buns-recipe Rich Sweet  Dough - p. 184 (Chef will  explain how to prepare.) 

-Milk Bread-p. 132 (Milk bread will be portioned 

out into 4 portions to 

be braided. Center will 

have the addition of 

marmalade down 

center with sliced 

almonds for garnish 

before baking.)

Week 12 

(Lab 10) 

Thurs.11/14

Short Dough 

2nd Assignment  

Due!!!

-Working with puff pastry 

dough and phyllo pastry dough. -How to handle each of these items for a successful end  

product. 

-Proper storage & shelf life.

Start to review for final exam

Write recipe cards

All teams will make: 

-Turnovers-p.322-Chef will provide various fillings for class 

-Palmiers-p.328 & - 

Papillons-p. 327 (Each team will receive two 

sheets of puff pastry that are ready to use.) 

-Apple Strudel using 

Phyllo Leaves-p.338 

Apple Filling for 

Strudel-p.339 (Half 

Recipe)

Week 13 

(Lab 11) 

Thurs. 11/21

Field Trip to Central Market & Whole 

Foods

Students will be given a guide  from the instructor to tour Whole  Foods & Central Market. Student  attendance is mandatory. If a  student does not attend, a  

written paper cannot be  

submitted. Make sure you  

come!!

Homework-A one page paper on the field trip  needs to be submitted by  the students the following  week at the beginning of  class. Students will use  the same guidelines as  the research paper noted  in the syllabus. No late  papers will be accepted!!  This is an objective paper  and you will be given a  basic outline by the chef  at the location to help  you write your paper.

Thurs.11/28

NO CLASS

THANKSGIVING

Week 15 

Practical 

Exam 

Thurs. 12/5

PRACTICAL EXAM 

Students will take a practical  exam using the techniques and  recipes learned throughout this  semester.

Study for Final Exam 

Come prepared with  

recipes on index cards 

Students will work  

individually

Week 16  

Thurs.12/12

Kitchen Cleaning 

Final Exam

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Final exam will be given  in person