International Pastries

Course Code:
BAK 272
Course Group(s):
Degree Applicable, Integrative Studies: BASM Program Options
Course Description:

Sweet is an international language. Each country has its way to seduce a palate with a dessert. Using local and imported ingredients, and influenced by religion, culture and conquests, the creativity of the human mind has come up with an amazing diversity of desserts. In this course the students will reproduce a selection of desserts from around the world. One of the purposes of this course is to review the history of these pastries, to match them with their country of origin and to discover or rediscover the cultures of these countries through their desserts. This course is also a way for students to understand many of the cultural values and traditions of Asia, Africa and the Americas. A particular emphasis will be placed on how to adapt and present these desserts to the American public. The students will practice a diversity of techniques and methods.  Prerequisite: BAK 106 Baking Essentials.

Credit:
2
Prerequisites:

BAK 106: Baking Essentials

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