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2026-2027 Catalog

HOSP 111 - Yeast Breads


PREREQUISITES: HOSP 105 - Introduction to Baking  
PROGRAM: Hospitality Administration
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
LAB HOURS MIN: 4
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 80
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2014

Prepares students to produce a variety of yeast-raised breads and rolls using both straight dough and sponge dough methods. The course emphasizes proper mixing, fermentation, make-up proofing, and baking.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of baking terms, ingredients, equipment and utensils.
  2. Apply basic math skill to recipe conversions.
  3. Demonstrate proper scaling and measurement techniques.
  4. Demonstrate proper selection of equipment and utensils for specific application.
  5. Demonstrate basic knowledge and proficiency in the production of principle yeast bread products: lean yeast doughs, crusty European-style hearth/artisan breads (French bread varieties), sourdough bread, rich yeast doughs, soft-roll yeast doughs, sweet yeast doughs, laminated yeast doughs (croissant & Danish), specialty yeast doughs (Baba & Savarin, pizza dough, focaccia), and yeast biscuits.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Baking terms and ingredients and their functions
  • Weights and measures
  • Historical, scientific, and artistic perspectives of classical and contemporary yeast breads
  • Proper production procedures and product handling
  • Proper utilization of machinery, apparatuses and equipment
  • Displaying and/or merchandising baked yeast breads

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)