Bread Dough Mastery

Year
2026
Term
Term 3
Colour
Karaka
Levels
4
Code
45Hosp
Learning Area
Description

45HOS – Bread Dough Mastery

  • Course Overview:
  • There is nothing quite like the smell of fresh bread baking in the oven. This course takes you deep into the science and craft of yeast doughs. You will learn how a few simple ingredients—flour, water, yeast, and salt—can be transformed into a massive variety of global breads through different kneading, shaping, and baking techniques.
  • What You Will Learn:
    • The Science of Yeast: Understanding fermentation, proving times, and how gluten structure forms.
    • Artisan Techniques: Mastering the stretch-and-fold, kneading, and beautiful dough braiding/shaping.
    • Texture & Crust Control: Learning how heat, steam, and fats alter your crumb and crust.