Student rolls out dough pm a floured countertop using a wooden rolling pin.

Baking Basics

Female student smiling as she holds a tray of dough ready to go in the oven.

Ever wonder why your bread didn't rise or your pastry isn't flaky?

Stop guessing in the kitchen and start mastering the science! Join HM 202: Baking Basics to go beyond the recipe.

What you'll do:

  • Dive into the chemistry of ingredients
  • Conduct experiments on delicious pastries
  • Gain professional standard skills
  • Learn the "why" behind every bake

Lecture material is reinforced through demonstrations, exercises, and laboratory experiments conducted on baking and pastry items. Whether you're looking to up your bread-making game or try to replicate your favorite bakery-bought cookie, HM 202 will provide the foundational skills to take your baking to the next level.

This class is open to all NMU students with a pre-requisite of HM 111 Food Service Sanitation or instructor permission.

Course begins August 24th

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:00-7:30 PM
  • Runs from August 24th-October 8th
  • Classes located in Northern Center
  • For assistance enrolling or instructor approval, email lglenden@nmu.edu

 

Contact Information

Loganne Glendening

Associate Professor of Food Service Operations & Hospitality Leadership

For additional questions, please see your Student Success Advisor or email tos@nmu.edu

 

Students work in the industrial test kitchen.