Imagine the smell of freshly baked chocolate brownies travelling through your kitchen or the taste of a warm, gooey cinnamon roll on a cold winter day. With this Artisan Pastry & Desserts – Essential Beginner Baking course, you’ll learn how to make all your favourite pastries and desserts.

From classic chocolate brownies to more unique creations like stroopwafels and tarte tatin, you can make them all. This comprehensive guide is tailor-made for those taking their first steps in the enchanting world of baking. So you don’t have to worry about a thing!

The Artisan Pastry & Desserts course kickstarts with an engaging introduction. It is then followed by a journey through the magic of flavours and textures found in classic confections like chocolate brownies, apple tart using Pate Sablee, and doughnuts with the duo of chocolate and cinnamon.

Turn ordinary moments into extraordinary celebrations with our step-by-step guide to crafting authentic Stroopwafels and cinnamon rolls. We provide expert tips, clear instructions, and supportive guidance, helping you transform simple ingredients into culinary masterpieces. Master the art of creating the delectable Tarte Tatin with puff pastry, ensuring you never run out of delightful dessert ideas for any occasion.

The Artisan Pastry & Desserts course doesn’t end there. As a bonus, delve into the heart of artisan baking with our special section on “Sourdough & Beyond!” Here, you’ll learn how to bake with the tangy, earthy flavours of sourdough, exploring techniques that take your baking prowess to the next level.

Embark on this sweet journey with us, and let your creativity rise like perfectly leavened dough! Enrol now and start creating delightful desserts that will amaze your friends and family.

Learning Outcome:

Upon completion of the Artisan Pastry & Desserts course, you will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of baking, including techniques and ingredient functions.

• Master the preparation of classic desserts like chocolate brownies and apple tarts.

• Learn to craft doughnuts with chocolate and cinnamon flavour profiles.

• Gain proficiency in baking Dutch Stroopwafels and homemade cinnamon rolls.

• Develop skills to make a tantalising Tarte Tatin using puff pastry.

• Understand the science behind making and maintaining a sourdough starter.

• Learn to bake using sourdough for a range of breads and pastries.

• Enhance creativity and confidence in the kitchen with a focus on artisan pastries.

Who is this course for?

This Artisan Pastry & Desserts course is perfect for:

• Absolute beginners with a passion for baking.

• Home cooks looking to expand their dessert repertoire.

• Aspiring bakers seeking to understand the science of baking.

• Food enthusiasts interested in artisan pastry-making.

• Individuals planning to start their own home baking business.

Career Path

Completing this Artisan Pastry & Desserts – Essential Beginner Baking course could pave the way for various baking-related careers in the UK. You could start as a pastry chef or baker in restaurants, bakeries, or hotels, leveraging your skills to create delightful pastries and desserts. Alternatively, you might also consider establishing your own artisan bakery or a home-based baking business. With increasing consumer interest in homemade, artisanal goods, your specialised skills could help you carve a niche in the UK’s flourishing bakery industry.

How is the course assessed?

To successfully complete the course you must pass an automated, multiple-choice assessment. The assessment is delivered through our online learning platform. You will receive the results of your assessment immediately upon completion.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Upon successful completion, you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised certification and you can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your PDF Certificate at a cost of £9 and Hardcopy Certificate for £15.

Why study this course

The course will be very useful for all types of learners. Whether you are an absolute beginner or a professional the course will enhance your expertise and boost your skills to make the perfect mouth watering desserts. You will also get an accredited qualification attesting to your knowledge.

Artisan Pastry & Desserts – Essential Beginner Baking Course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.