Accredited Bread Making Course

International Open Academy

There’s a reason they say “break bread together.”

When you share a nice homemade loaf of bread, you’re sharing more than just a meal, you’re sharing your time together.

Using simple ingredients found in nature, you’ll bake bread in its purest form. Discover all of the truly unique ways you can turn your bread into an exciting part of any meal.

Even if you’ve never followed a recipe before, this course makes breadmaking simple, with step by step instructions and access to recipes from all over the world.

Although bread is easy to bake, you can make it as unique as you want it to be. Put your own flair on classics by adding spices, sugar, oils, and even meat to the mix.

Get the entire family involved. Breadmaking can be an excellent way to teach kids the basics of cooking, and the science behind baking. Learning in the kitchen can be fun, and tasty too!

When you make bread from scratch you’ll never need a last minute side dish again. Warm bread goes great with every meal, for any occasion.

How is the Bread Making course assessed?

There is a short multiple-choice exam at the end of each module for you to take and you’ll know your score immediately.

By studying Bread Making online with IOA, you do not pay an extra fee for sitting an exam or have to wait for a set date to sit an exam.

Bread Making Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction

• 1.1 A brief history
• 1.2 Breads from around the world
• 1.3 Essential ingredients
• 1.4 Other ingredients

Module 2: Equipment

• 2.1 Weighing and measuring
• 2.2 Mixing and rising
• 2.3 Appliances
• 2.4 Tins, bakeware and other tools

Module 3: Basic Techniques

• 3.1 Preparing the leaveners
• 3.2 Mixing the ingredients
• 3.3 Kneading the dough
• 3.4 Rising and knocking back
• 3.5 Shaping the dough
• 3.6 Proving
• 3.7 Applying glazes and finishes
• 3.8 Baking
• 3.9 Slicing
• 3.10 Storing and freezing

Module 4: How To Solve Baking Problems

• 4.1 Pre-baking dough problems
• 4.2 Post-baking problems
• 4.3 Bread texture problems

Module 5: Fun Bread Recipes For Beginners

• 5.1 Basic white bread
• 5.2 Free-form white loaf
• 5.3 Wholemeal loaf
• 5.4 Granary flowerpot bread
• 5.5 Poppy seed plait
• 5.6 Spelt bloomer
• 5.7 Gluten-free buckwheat loaves
• 5.8 French baguettes
• 5.9 French-style sourdough loaf
• 5.10 Ciabatta
• 5.11 German-style rye bread
• 5.12 Gluten-free sourdough
• 5.13 Brioche à tête

Module 6: Even More Delicious Recipes

• 6.1 Bagels
• 6.2 Middle-Eastern style flatbread
• 6.3 Naan breads
• 6.4 Panettone
• 6.5 Donuts
• 6.6 Stollen
• 6.7 Walnut bread
• 6.8 Pane al cioccolato
• 6.9 Potato bread
• 6.10 Cheesy pesto swirl
• 6.11 Soda bread
• 6.12 American-style cornbread

This course is for anyone who:

• Is looking to live more sustainably, and save money on simple meals
• Is concerned about the price and ingredients used in store bought breads.
• Is looking to spend some quality time with their family making delicious meals together.
• Wants to take on a new hobby they can enjoy right from the kitchen.

This course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.