| Self-Study Guide
SITHCCC019 Produce cakes, pastries and breads |
This document is to be used as a self-study guide at home/in your own time to complement the learning you are doing during class time. It is a requirement of your course that you complete the activities in this guide. You will need to take your notes/completed activities to class.
If you are unsure about anything, talk to your trainer/assessor.
| Self-study Guide | |
| Unit code and title | SITHCCC019 Produce cakes, pastries and breads |
| Instructions
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You are to complete each of the self-study tasks below. Each activity is a mandatory part of your study. After completing each of the tasks, tick the box below to show that you have completed the activity and bring evidence of this to class to share. |
| Activity | Task | Expected time | Completed |
| Review | Review one or two of the fact sheets that you have considered during your class time that you feel you need to revisit.
Take notes and practise any skills (equipment safety, cleaning and maintenance) to ensure you are ready for assessment. |
2 hours | ¨ |
| Practical activity | The fundamental aspects when baking a cake can stay the same even when ingredients are modified. Take a basic cake recipe and change ingredients to suit your personal dietary requirements or preferences, be creative. Develop and show a modified recipe to the class. | 2 hours | ¨ |
| Research | Research the cultural history of your favourite bread. Explain the process of baking this bread, the ingredients, and make comparisons between the classical procedures and contemporary variations. Use the following questions to take notes:
· What is the origin of this type of bread? · Has the bread changed over time? · What is the nutritional value of this bread? · What is the taste profile? |
4 hours | ¨ |
| Refresher | Do research, take notes or review your classroom materials on the following:
· Temperature requirements for storing dairy · Raw egg safety · Methods of cake making · A technique for making pastries you feel you need to improve on. |
2 hours | ¨ |