MAKÜ Culinary Program Students Attended Pastry and Chocolate Training

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University (MAKÜ) Burdur Food Agriculture and Livestock Vocational School Hotel Restaurant and Catering Services Department Culinary Program students were organized a technical trip within the scope of the “Bakery Products and Desserts II” course. 

Within the scope of the trip organized by Lecturer Muhammed Haykır, various businesses serving in the tourism and hospitality sector located in Antalya OSB were visited. Lecturer Mustafa Görücüler and Lecturer Yunus Baygül, who are among the teaching staff of the Culinary Program, also participated in the trip. Within the scope of the trip, students were first informed about the business and the food materials used.

Later, information was given about bread varieties and production, and bread production was carried out practically by the students. While important points about sponge cake and fresh cake were conveyed, on the other hand, students were given training on making and coating fresh cakes.

Students also made their own cakes and then moved on to chocolate training. Here, students were informed about the history of chocolate, its varieties, and the points to be considered while using it. It was emphasized that boutique pastry production is a sector in itself and its diversity. Later, students were shown the stages of filled chocolate production.

Finally, information was given about the history of ice cream, its importance today, and its production techniques, and ice cream production was carried out practically and ice cream was offered to the students.