PROGRAM OVERVIEW
A warm oven. The aroma of baking bread. Crisp crust, tender crumb. Ahhhhhh….
These courses draw heavily from the recipes and methodology from our Professional Pastry and Bread-making program. Making great bread relies on a sound understanding of the four main ingredients in bread (flour, water, yeast, and salt) and how they interact with each other.
Depending on the course, we will also cover the fundamentals of quickbreads and build an understanding of chemical leaveners (like baking soda and baking powder). You will walk away with a comfortable relationship with breadmaking in your home kitchen.
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If you want to do a different denomination email gc@nwcav.com
Interested in doing some daytime pastry classes Monday to Friday? We have some interesting opportunities. Email lena@nwcav.com for full availability. Space is limited.
Enthusiast Cancellation Policy:
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More than 7 days prior to the start of class: Full Refund (except Gift Certificates which are credited to a future course)
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2-7 days prior to the start of class: Course Credit for a Future Class (credits never expire)
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Less than 2 days prior to the start of class: Unfortunately, no refunds or deferrals.
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WAITLIST!
APRIL 2023
This program does not require approval by the Private Training Institution Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training. As such, PTIB did not review this program.
What we’ll make:
Sourdough:
- Make your own sourdough starter
- Sourdough bread
- Sourdough crackers
- Sourdough muffins
- Sourdough focaccia
- Sourdough pitas
Brioche, Challah, and Naan:
- Brioche Bread and Buns
- Challah Bread
- Naan Bread
- Flatbread
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