CUL 234 — Breads, Rolls & P astries
This course provides students with challenging baking and pastry concepts with emphasis on bread and pastry recipes. The course focuses on the study and preparation of breads, tortes, pastries, pies, mousses and other baked goods. Through lecture and hands-on application, students will prepare recipes from scratch. They will study proper preparation, scaling, measuring and mixing techniques. An understanding of numerous types of flours, yeasts and the ability to troubleshoot problems will be developed through demonstration and laboratory exercises. NOTE: Students who have not completed CUL 116 but possess a valid ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification or Illinois Food Handler Certification should contact the program coordinator for CUL 116 credit.
Prerequisites: CUL 101, CUL 110, CUL 116, CUL 128