NSC1522 ST: The Science of Bread Baking

Through hands-on baking sessions, students will learn the techniques of mixing, kneading, shaping, and baking artisanal bread, while also gaining insights into the fermentation and microbiological processes that transform simple ingredients into bread. This immersive journey will focus on the principles of craftsmanship, the historical, cultural, and nutritional significance of bread, and the science which underlies it all. By the end of the course, students will emerge with basic bread baking skills, an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry, and a full stomach. Special note: Students musy be willing and able to eat bread and go on multiple field trips. Credits: 4

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