In this course students will learn the basics and science of preparing while baking a variety of baked goods in our culinary labs . Students will learn how to bake their own signature items by tailoring ingredients to meet their tastes. For those students who are not able to fit in a full-year culinary course, this is a great opportunity to explore the art of baking in a one semester format. This baking course will provide opportunities to learn baking skills, by preparing a variety of baked goods; but will also provide opportunities for personalization and making connections between science and the art of baking. Students will develop a portfolio of their work and achievement of academic standards.