Baking Class
Sweet & Savory Baking with Didier Rosada & Katherine Cruz
Artisan Baking Center @ Keith Giusto Bakery Supply 1120 Holm Rd., Petaluma, CA, United StatesClass Open To Professional Bakers/Chefs Only During this three-day hands-on class Didier Rosada and Katherine Cruz will present a line of sweet and savory products from around the world. From the traditional Katchapuri to the contemporary brioche with fig and goat cheese, Students will learn the technique and baking process to produce a wide variety of breads... Read more »
The Bread Bakers Guild: Sourdough Beyond Bread Baking with Sarah Owens
Artisan Baking Center @ Keith Giusto Bakery Supply 1120 Holm Rd., Petaluma, CA, United StatesTo Join this class you must be a member (or become a member) of the Bread Bakers Guild of America For more information and to purchase tickets head to The Bread Bakers Guild of America - 2022-14 Sourdough Beyond Bread Baking (bbga.org) CLASS DESCRIPTION Frequent refreshments to a sourdough culture are necessary to keep... Read more »
Artisan I: Professional Baking with Craig Ponsford
Artisan Baking Center @ Keith Giusto Bakery Supply 1120 Holm Rd., Petaluma, CA, United StatesClass open to Professional Bakers and Serious Amateur Bakers Artisan 1 is the first in a three part series designed to educate the professional artisan bread baker. This rigorous two day course focuses on the fundamentals of bread baking as it applies to the professional and lays the foundation upon which the next courses will... Read more »
Summer Fresh Fruit Pies with Jim Dodge
Artisan Baking Center @ Keith Giusto Bakery Supply 1120 Holm Rd., Petaluma, CA, United StatesThis is a hands-on class with demonstrations and limited class size to allow for more attention from your instructor. We will cover the how-to's of pie dough as well as what pitfalls to avoid and the tricks to in preparing the perfect crust, fillings and Crumble. Besides developing good techniques and a sense of touch... Read more »
Fruit Tarts with Jim Dodge
Artisan Baking Center @ Keith Giusto Bakery Supply 1120 Holm Rd., Petaluma, CA, United StatesThis is a hands-on class with demonstrations and limited class size to allow for more individual attention from your instructor. Learn to make the perfect tart crust in a stand mixer and the easy and quick food-processor. Crème Légère is lighter and firmer than Crème Pâtissière, which makes it the ideal contrasting companion for fresh... Read more »
François Brunet: Viennoiserie & Signature French Breads
Artisan Baking Center @ Keith Giusto Bakery Supply 1120 Holm Rd., Petaluma, CA, United StatesThe Artisan Baking Center is thrilled to announce this rare Three-day demonstration class with Master Baker François Brunet. West Coast Bakers - here is your opportunity to learn from one of the foremost artisan bread and pastry bakers in the world. With decades of international experience and positions as Chef Boulanger for three of the... Read more »
Bread Bakers Guild Certification
Artisan Baking Center @ Keith Giusto Bakery Supply 1120 Holm Rd., Petaluma, CA, United StatesArtisan Baker Certification Program The goal of the program is to establish and measure the core skills of an artisan baker. Benefits of Certification Demonstrates knowledge and skill to staff, peers, managers and the public Shows commitment to the highest levels of professionalism and care Opens career options for professionals Elevates self-esteem and pride in... Read more »
The Art of Baguette with Craig Ponsford
Artisan Baking Center @ Keith Giusto Bakery Supply 1120 Holm Rd., Petaluma, CA, United StatesCome experience the art of making the French baguette from the guy who beat the French! In this three hour, hands-on class we will explore how the intricacies of flour, water, salt and yeast make the most iconic bread in the world. It is at the same time one of the simplest and one of... Read more »
Traditional Pretzels
Artisan Baking Center @ Keith Giusto Bakery Supply 1120 Holm Rd., Petaluma, CA, United StatesTwist and Shout! Join Craig Ponsford for a three hour foray into making pretzels by hand. Learn two doughs and multiple different shaping techniques for both Traditional Pretzels and Whole Grain Pretzels. We will cover how to safely handle and use lye. You will go home with freshly baked pretzels as well as dough to prepare at... Read more »
Autumn Dessert Favorites with Jim Dodge
Artisan Baking Center @ Keith Giusto Bakery Supply 1120 Holm Rd., Petaluma, CA, United StatesJim Dodge is back at the Artisan Baking Center, and he is bringing recipes and techniques for two delicious Autumn desserts that will delight a crowd. This is a hands-on class with demonstrations and limited class size to allow for more individual attention from your instructor. Each student will assemble, bake, and take home each... Read more »