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This section contains information about the ingredients and equipment and provides an overview of the learning process and interaction with tutors. There are also some video instructions (how to do comparative baking in a home oven, how to "steam" a home oven, how to fill reports, etc.).

Start your journey into the world of bread by preparing three wheat cultures invented by world-famous bakers.
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Go to Unit 1

In the Theory section of this unit, we will be comparing techniques for building sourdough cultures. You will find out how bakers control technological parameters to obtain cultures with desired characteristics.

In the Practice section, you are going to explore how different mother cultures influence dough characteristics and bread flavor.

You will also learn to taste bread like professional bakers, taking care to consider its appearance, crumb texture, aroma and flavor.
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Go to Unit 2

Discover what effect sourdough has on bread flavor and how soaking cereals can contribute to the taste, aroma and shelf life of bread.

In the Practice section, we will analyze the characteristics of bread made with and without soakers, see what difference whole flour makes, and hold a comparative bread tasting.
Has the same structure as Units 1,2

You will get a grasp of the basic methods of quality control that apply to mother cultures and sourdough.

The practical activities will focus on preserving the starter culture and reviving it after storage.
Has the same structure as Units 1,2

The unit highlights the effects of sourdough on the nutritional value of bread, and on human metabolism.

You will learn to pick the right ingredients for your bread and make healthier recipes. You will also be provided with effective tools to increase the nutritional value of bread.
Has the same structure as Units 1,2

Final exam consists of two parts:
1. final quiz (43 theoretical questions, duration 45 min, passing score 70%);
2. practical task. Students will have to bake two breads with different volume and aroma based on the same recipe and sourdough culture; they may change the time/temperature of fermentation and/or only one ingredient.
~15% of participants did optional extra task : create their own healthy recipe using module theory (at will)