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Artisan Pastry & Desserts – Essential Beginner Baking Course

Overview Many beginners find baking challenging because pastry techniques, ingredient balance, and dessert preparation can seem complicated at home. The …

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Overview

Many beginners find baking challenging because pastry techniques, ingredient balance, and dessert preparation can seem complicated at home. The Artisan Pastry & Desserts – Essential Beginner Baking Course provides a structured learning path to help learners understand essential baking foundations and develop confidence step by step.

Throughout the course, learners will explore how to create bakery-style treats using simple methods and everyday ingredients. The programme covers essential pastry skills, dessert preparation, textures, flavours, and baking techniques, helping learners understand the key factors behind successful results.

From chocolate brownies and elegant tarts to cinnamon rolls and other sweet creations, the Artisan Pastry & Desserts – Essential Beginner Baking Course helps learners build practical baking knowledge. By the end, learners can create delicious desserts with greater consistency, creativity, and confidence in their own kitchen.

Key Benefits Included

► Accredited by CPD
► Instant Access
► 24/7 Learning Assistance
► Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
► Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
► Developed by qualified professionals in the field

Sneak Peek

Learning Outcomes

► Create classic bakery-style desserts using beginner-friendly methods
► Prepare pastry doughs with correct texture and consistency
► Bake cookies, brownies, and tarts with improved accuracy
► Apply proper techniques for yeast-based and laminated doughs
► Develop confidence in home baking and dessert presentation

Who is This Course For?

► Beginners who want to start baking from scratch
► Home cooks interested in desserts and pastry skills
► Students exploring culinary and bakery careers
► Hobby bakers looking to improve techniques
► Food lovers who enjoy creating sweet recipes at home

Certification

CPD Certification

After successfully completing the assessment of this Artisan Pastry & Desserts – Essential Beginner Baking course, you can apply for the CPD accredited certificates.
PDF certificate: £9.99
Hardcopy certificate: £15.99

Career Opportunities

► Junior Pastry Chef — £18,000 to £24,000 per year
► Bakery Assistant — £17,000 to £22,000 per year
► Dessert Chef — £20,000 to £28,000 per year
► Home Baking Business Owner — £15,000 to £40,000+ per year
► Catering Assistant (Desserts Specialist) — £18,000 to £25,000 per year

Course Curriculum

The course covers a wide range of essential topics, including:

► Welcome to the Artisan Pastry & Desserts Course
► Make Your Sourdough Starter

► Chocolate Brownies Recipe Introduction & Ingredients
► Melting your Chocolate & Butter Mixture
► Chocolate Batter Mix
► Bake your Brownies!
► Chocolate Brownie Conclusion

► Apple Tart Recipe Introduction & Ingredients
► Pâte Sablée Dough Mix
► Bake Your Pâte Sablée
► Peeling & Cutting your Apples
► Creating your Purée
► Preparing your Apple Slices
► Tart Assembly
► Apple Tart Conclusion

► Doughnuts Recipe Introduction & Ingredients
► Doughnut Dough Mix
► Stretch & Folds
► Dough Preparation
► Fry Your Doughnuts
► Prepare Your Toppings
► Artisan Doughnut Conclusion

► Stroopwafels Recipe Introduction & Ingredients
► Stroopwafel Dough Mix
► Stretch & Folds
► Shape Your Waffles
► Cooking Your Waffles
► Let’s Make Syrup!
► Stroopwafel assembly & Conclusion

► Cinnamon Rolls Recipe Introduction & Ingredients
► Cinnamon Rolls Dough Mix
► Stretch & folds
► Cinnamon Roll Dough Preparation
► Prepare Your Icing
► Bake Your Cinnamon Rolls Conclusion

► Tarte Tatin Recipe Introduction & Ingredients
► Puff Pastry Dough Mix
► Stretch & Folds dss
► Shape Your Dough
► Create a Beurrage
► Dough & Butter Folds
► Peeling & Cutting your Apples
► Let’s Make Caramel!
► Bake Your Tarte
► Tarte Tatin Conclusion

Excellent

4.7 Average - 16 Reviews

★ Reviews
Oliver Grant
The course made baking feel very simple. I can now confidently make pastries at home with great results.
Emily Hughes
Very clear lessons and easy recipes. The cinnamon rolls and brownies sections were my favourite.

Course Curriculum

Course Introduction
Welcome to the Artisan Pastry & Desserts Course 00:02:00
Make Your Sourdough Starter 00:02:00
Chocolate Brownies
Chocolate Brownies Recipe Introduction & Ingredients 00:01:00
Melting your Chocolate & Butter Mixture 00:02:00
Chocolate Batter Mix 00:02:00
Bake your Brownies! 00:01:00
Chocolate Brownie Conclusion 00:01:00
Apple Tart - Pate Sablee
Apple Tart Recipe Introduction & Ingredients 00:02:00
Pâte Sablée Dough Mix 00:02:00
Bake Your Pâte Sablée 00:02:00
Peeling & Cutting your Apples 00:02:00
Creating your Purée 00:01:00
Preparing your Apple Slices 00:02:00
Tart Assembly 00:01:00
Apple Tart Conclusion 00:01:00
Doughnuts - Chocolate & Cinnamon
Doughnuts Recipe Introduction & Ingredients 00:01:00
Doughnut Dough Mix 00:01:00
Stretch & Folds 00:02:00
Dough Preparation 00:02:00
Fry Your Doughnuts 00:02:00
Prepare Your Toppings 00:02:00
Artisan Doughnut Conclusion 00:01:00
Stroopwafels
Stroopwafels Recipe Introduction & Ingredients 00:01:00
Stroopwafel Dough Mix 00:01:00
Stretch & Folds 00:01:00
Shape Your Waffles 00:03:00
Cooking Your Waffles 00:01:00
Let’s Make Syrup! 00:02:00
Stroopwafel assembly & Conclusion 00:02:00
Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon Rolls Recipe Introduction & Ingredients 00:01:00
Cinnamon Rolls Dough Mix 00:02:00
Stretch & folds 00:02:00
Cinnamon Roll Dough Preparation 00:03:00
Prepare Your Icing 00:01:00
Bake Your Cinnamon Rolls Conclusion 00:01:00
Tarte Tatin - Puff Pastry
Tarte Tatin Recipe Introduction & Ingredients 00:02:00
Puff Pastry Dough Mix 00:01:00
Stretch & Folds dss 00:01:00
Shape Your Dough 00:02:00
Create a Beurrage 00:02:00
Dough & Butter Folds 00:04:00
Peeling & Cutting your Apples 00:02:00
Let’s Make Caramel! 00:01:00
Bake Your Tarte 00:02:00
Tarte Tatin Conclusion 00:01:00
Bonus Section: Sourdough & Beyond!
The Final Lesson 00:01:00

Certificate of Achievement

Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:

Pdf Certificate & Transcript  £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript  £17.99

This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.

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1.Do I need baking experience before starting this course? +

No, this course is designed for complete beginners.

2.What equipment do I need for this course? +

Basic kitchen tools like oven, mixing bowls, and baking trays are enough.

3.Will I learn professional baking techniques? +

Yes, you will learn essential pastry and dessert methods used in bakeries.

4.Can I start a baking business after this course? +

Yes, you will gain skills that can help you sell homemade desserts.

5.Are recipes included in the course? +

Yes, each module includes guided recipes for practice.

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