In the heart of Ottawa, Le Cordon Bleu is renowned for shaping the skills of culinary enthusiasts and professionals around the world. For those with a fervent passion for baking, Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa’s Bakery, Danish Pastries and Artisan Breads program is an unparalleled opportunity to delve into the world of traditional French bakery over an intensive three-month course. This program is for aspiring artisanal bakers, professional chefs, entrepreneurs, or anyone passionate about the art of bread baking.
The program offers an immersive experience in the multifaceted world of baking. Students engage in hands-on classes in state-of-the-art kitchens, equipped with specialized amenities like a custom-built Bongard boulangerie oven. This practical approach is underpinned by a low student-to-teacher ratio, ensuring personalized guidance from experienced Chef Instructors.
The curriculum covers the breadth of bakery theory, from the fundamentals of yeast doughs and fermentation processes to techniques for making regional specialties and diverse laminated and rich doughs. Students are led through an explorative journey of bakery theory and food hygiene, focusing on core baking principles, ingredient selection, and food safety. Key practical sessions include mastering yeast growth factors to perfect various types of bread, creating breakfast and specialty breads like croissants and brioche, and the art of international viennoiseries. A significant part of the program is dedicated to artisan breads, where students develop starters like Poolish and Sourdough, leading to unique bread varieties.
Upon completion, students receive the Boulangerie de Base Certificate, marking their mastery in bakery and pastry arts. This program is ideal for high school graduates seeking a career in bakery and pastry arts, culinary enthusiasts wanting to open their own bakery or expand their culinary repertoire, and those passionate about both traditional and contemporary baking techniques.
Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa’s Bakery, Danish Pastries and Artisan Breads program is more than just a course – it’s a transformative journey into the heart of bakery art, blending time-honoured traditions with modern innovation, and opening doors to a world of opportunities in the culinary industry.