Courses

We will push the envelope that Artisan 1 & 2 have put in front of us. Exploring different Prefermented doughs and their flavor profiles as well as examining different Grains Fermentation in our Preferments. Prerequisite: Artisan Breads I and II must be taken before taking this course.

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For potlucks, cocktail parties at home or other holiday gatherings, make some different holiday appetizers your guests will love! We will prepare pull apart Christmas tree bread, GF spinach artichoke zucchini bites, jerk chicken flatbread pizza, GF vegan cowboy caviar, and tomato mozzarella caprese hot dip with ideas for easy cocktails for a crowd!

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Learn the basics of bread-making, including the terminology, ingredient functionality, dough handling, fermentation steps, mixing and dough development, as well as the fermentation in the baking process. You will be able to take all recipes and finished products (20-30 loaves of bread) home.

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February 10-12, 2025, 222 Artisan Bakery
February 17-19, 2025, 222 Artisan Bakery
April 28-30, 2025, 222 Artisan Bakery

This course will build on the knowledge learned in Artisan Breads I. The focus will be on sourdough breads and the functions of bread making. Artisan Breads I is required before participating in Artisan Breads II. You will be able to take all recipes and finished products (20-30 loaves of bread) home.

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March 3-5, 2025, 222 Artisan Bakery

You will learn how to create and bake breads from around the world, including Brioche, Challah, Mediterraneanand many more! Artisan Breads I and II must be taken before participating in Breads of the World.

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March 17-19, 2025, 222 Artisan Bakery

Chinese takeout at home is a great way to add variety to week night dinners without the takeout bill! Learn how to easily make Crab Rangoon, Chinese dumplings (steamed or fried), fried rice, orange chicken and Chinese lo mein noodles.

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Join us as we make delicious Mochi ice cream! There's nothing like a home-cooked, very soft, silky mochi you make and playing with mochi dough is also very fun! We will make Strawberry daifuku (Mochi stuffed red bean paste with strawberry/Any fruit) via Zoom.

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Just in time for spring showers and events, learn how to make foolproof macarons with perfect shells and delicious fillings that are quick, easy and delicious!

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It's a Rye Lover's Dream. We'll hit on 6 vastly different German Breads while also making Rolls. You will be able to take all recipes and finished products (20- 30 loaves of bread) home. All ingredients will be provided for the baking process. **Due to shortage in supplies, the fall 2022 courses advertised in the catalog are unable to be hosted. We are hoping to bring the courses back in the spring 2023 semester.

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April 21-23, 2025, 222 Artisan Bakery

What's the holidays without home baked cookies!? Learn a variety of Christmas cookies that are beautiful AND delicious! In class we will make 1-2 basic doughs to make a variety of different cookies with different shapes, sizes, mix-ins and toppings.

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Are you looking to expand your culinary skills? Are you eager to learn your favorite international restaurant dishes at home? If your favorite Indian dish is butter chicken, this is the session for you! Ease into Indian cooking with this flavorful dish served with basmati rice.

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Are you looking to expand your culinary skills? Are you eager to learn your favorite international restaurant dishes at home? Do you love Ramen? Learn how to make Japanese ramen at home with all the authentic toppings. Learn about this versatile dish and its origins in this one hour class.

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Are you looking to expand your culinary skills? Are you eager to learn your favorite international restaurant dishes at home? Pad Thai is a stir-fried rice noodle dish that is served as street food in Thailand. Created in the 1930's this dish, this beloved dish is a staple on the menu of any local Thai restaurant.

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Are you looking to expand your culinary skills? Are you eager to learn your favorite international restaurant dishes at home? Are you obsessed with noodle bowls? Then learn how to make bun Bo Xa Ot, or lemongrass beef with noodles, and elevate your home noodle bowls! This flavorful dish from Vietnam is simple to make with some global pantry basics.

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A simple look at classic Italian Bread Recipes. Such as Focaccia, Ciabatta, Fougasse as well as a couple pizza dough recipes. You will be able to take all recipes and finished products (20- 30 loaves of bread) home. All ingredients will be provided for the baking process.

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March 24-26, 2025, 222 Artisan Bakery
April 7-9, 2025, 222 Artisan Bakery

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We will make a Japanese Healthy Breakfast/Lunch and Bento, including Ichiju Sansai (1 Soup/3 dishes including vegetable), rice ball, Experience Sweet and Savory Japanese Egg Roll, Pickles and baked salmon with Miso Soup. A Zoom link and link to purchase necessary ingredients and cooking tools will be sent one week prior to the course beginning.

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Learn how to make delicious pies from scratch including homemade pie crust! This class will teach baking techniques for great tasting and beautiful pies. We will make homemade pie crust, a fruit pie, a cream pie, a pecan pie and a custard-based pie.

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As the weather cools, it is the perfect time for a great bowl of soup! Learn tips and techniques for the perfect soups, stews and chowders and prepare in class vegetarian broccoli and cheddar soup, loaded creamy baked potato soup, and hearty Tuscan broth-based chicken soup.

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You know how many reasons there are to increase your plant-based eating. In this class, we'll be looking at how substituting and preparing plant-based ingredients in recipes we love can keep them tasty while also helping animals, the planet and ourselves.

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February 27, 2025 to March 20, 2025, SIUE Edwardsville Campus

In this class, we will learn a simplified and modified version of matcha (green tea) preparation, originally rooted in the Omotesenke tradition. This process not only enhances the flavor but elevates matcha preparation into a meditative journey. As you whisk matcha, you immerse yourself in a calming Zen moment.

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