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Pastry fundamentals

Ingredients, sponges, creams, mousse, ganache and the techniques good baking is built on.

Teacher
Sandi Planinšek, master pastry chef
Level
For beginners
Video lessons
15 lessons
Length
2 h 54 min
Student rating
4.8 / 5 (128)
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A free account: the trailer and first lesson of every course, no card needed.

Free trailer

What you will learn

  1. Leavening
  2. Preparing to bake
  3. Creams
  4. Ganache
  5. Sugar
  6. Cookies
  7. Pastry cream
  8. HACCP
  9. Inserts
  10. Mousse
  11. Sponge cakes
  12. Flavours
  13. Structure
  14. Chocolate
  15. Chocolate cake

Live workshop or BAM Academy?

A live workshop is a lovely experience. When you want skills that stay with you, this is the difference:

Live workshopBAM Academy
PriceYou pay for every workshopEvery course with one Academy payment
TimeOne day at a set hourAny time, at your own pace
ReplayWhat you miss is gonePause and repeat every step
PlaceTravel to the venueAt home, in your own kitchen
Help afterwardsOnce home, you are on your ownPastry assistant and chef reviews
Sandi Planinšek
Teacher

Sandi Planinšek

Master pastry chef

Master of fruit-shaped desserts and solid fundamentals.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need previous experience?

No. The course suits beginners and starts from the basics.

What do I get for free?

A free account shows the trailer and first lesson of every course and lets you use the pastry assistant and guided baking.

What if I don’t have time for the whole course at once?

With Academy your access to the courses is for good. Watch at your own pace; the app remembers where you stopped and you carry on on any device.

What equipment do I need?

For most recipes a home kitchen with an oven, an accurate scale and a mixer is enough. The tools and ingredients for each part of the course are listed in the app.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. Every course you finish comes with a certificate you can share.

Where do I watch the course?

In the browser on a phone, tablet or computer, any time and at your own pace.

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