French Pastry: From Home Baker to Small Business

Ever dreamed of turning your passion for baking into a small business? This course provides a complete roadmap, guiding you from hobbyist to confident home-based pastry entrepreneur. You will learn the core techniques of French patisserie to create high-quality, consistent results. Beyond the recipes, you'll gain the practical business knowledge needed to confidently price, package, and begin selling your delicious creations. What you'll learn: - Learn core pastry components like choux, tart shells, meringues, and various creams (crème pâtissière, ganache). - Master classic recipes for sought-after treats like macarons, éclairs, and fruit tarts. - Understand the principles of scaling recipes for larger batches while maintaining quality and consistency. - Practice techniques for professional finishing and elegant decoration to make your products stand out. - Apply essential food safety and handling practices required for selling baked goods. - Create a simple pricing strategy to ensure your baking side-hustle is profitable. The course begins with essential terminology, equipment, and foundational techniques before moving into classic recipes. You'll then explore the business side, covering everything from costing your ingredients to presenting your final product for sale. This course is designed for aspiring home bakers and hobbyists with no prior commercial baking experience. All you need is a passion for baking and a desire to learn. Start your journey from passionate baker to pastry entrepreneur today.