Baking for Beginners

Bowls of flour, butter cubes, brown eggs, powdered sugar, granulated sugar, and a sifter

Baking for Beginners

Course Code: CSP-BAKING1

Are you interested in baking but don't know where to start? This class will serve as an introduction to various baking basics!

Topics covered include:

  • Basic ingredients
  • Baking terminology
  • Weights and measurements
  • Proper scaling techniques
  • Steps in the baking process
  • Basic mixing methods
  • Knife skills
  • How to make various pastries
  • Yeast and chemically leavened products
  • Laminated dough and pastry dough batter
  • Pies/tarts, meringue, custard, cakes, cookies
  • Icings, glazes, and basic sauces

Please note: This session is a classroom exercise and outcomes are instructional only - pastries will not be baked.

Available Classes

There are currently no available classes.

About the Community Enrichment Program

The Community Enrichment Program (CEP) at Craven Community College provides a diverse array of non-credit, short-term, and affordable courses. Classes are open to anyone who wants to keep learning while having fun! Topics offered are based on community input and range in skill levels from beginner to advanced. Classes can take place in one session or span several weeks. Please note: CEP classes cannot be used for credit toward any of our degree programs.

Students may receive a full refund if a CEP class is canceled by Craven CC prior to the start date, or the student withdraws from the class before the start date. Complete details about CEP refunds are available in the Workforce Development section of the academic catalog.

Don't see what you're looking for?

We're always looking for new class ideas. If you have a topic you want to see offered, or if you're interested in teaching a class, we'd love to hear from you! Contact our Community Enrichment Coordinator below.

Class Location

Cooking classes through the Community Enrichment Program are held at the Volt Center kitchen. Please view our Volt Center campus map for directions.

Contact Information

Community Enrichment Coordinator
Brock Administration Building
New Bern Campus
252-638-1519

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