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    CUL 254 - Introduction to Baking and Pastry

    Recent Professors
    Shelly Kaldunski, Cynthia Mushet
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    20 students
    Credits
    3.5
    Prerequisite
    Course Completion or Current Enrollment in CUL 230 and CUL 251A; OR Course Completion of CUL 250 and CUL 250.1 and Course Completion or Current Enrollment in CUL 251A; OR Course Completion of DIET 50 and CUL 250.1 and CUL 252.3.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Baking is both a science and an art. In this hands-on course, students will learn the function of various ingredients, including how different methods and techniques impact resulting baked goods. This course is an introduction to the baking and pastry skills utilized in a commercial kitchen. Students will learn proper measuring, basic formulas, and conversion principles.
    Usually Held
    Thu Fri 10:55am–4:45pm, Thu Fri 9:00am–10:50am, Thu Fri 11:15am–4:40pm, Thu Fri 9:00am–11:05am