Anchor Yeast: Basics in Baking: Craft Bread

• Duration: 5 days
• Qualification: Certificate (Accredited)

Basics in Baking: Craft Bread

Range of bread products in craft baking

• Standard white bread
• Standard brown bread
• Standard whole-wheat bread (open top and sandwich for white and brown bread)

Range of bread roll products in a craft baking

• Crispy rolls
• Hamburger rolls
• Hot dogs rolls
• Whole-wheat rolls
• Portuguese rolls

Range of sweet dough products in a craft baking

• Raisin buns
• Raisin bread
• Mosbolletjies
• Jam doughnuts
• Ring doughnuts
• Cream doughnuts
• Custard doughnuts
• Chelsea buns
• Hot cross buns

Should the learner choose to undergo the assessment, an additional fee is payable before the
assessment, for each of the Craft Bread and Flour Confectionery courses.

Career Opportunities 

Baking and Production Roles

• Craft Bread Baker
  Specialize in the preparation, proofing, and baking of artisan craft breads using Anchor Yeast, focusing on traditional methods, flavors, and textures.
• Sourdough Specialist
  Work with sourdough and other naturally fermented breads, creating unique flavors and textures while mastering advanced techniques in fermentation and proofing.
• Baking Production Supervisor
  Supervise and manage the day-to-day operations of a bakery or bread production facility, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency in bread making.

Entrepreneurial Opportunities

• Artisan Bakery Owner
  Start your own bakery focused on craft bread production, offering fresh, high-quality breads made with Anchor Yeast and traditional baking techniques.
• Food Truck or Stall Owner (Artisan Bread)
  Launch a mobile business selling freshly baked craft bread, providing customers with high-quality bread at farmers' markets, festivals, or city events.

Specialized Baking Roles

• Bread Consultant
  Advise bakeries, restaurants, or food service businesses on optimizing their bread offerings, focusing on the use of Anchor Yeast to achieve the best texture, taste, and quality.
• Product Development Specialist (Craft Bread)
  Develop new and innovative craft bread products for bakeries or food brands, experimenting with ingredients, fermentation methods, and baking techniques.
• Baking Educator
  Teach craft bread making to aspiring bakers, whether in culinary schools, baking workshops, or private classes, sharing techniques and expertise with others.

Retail and Distribution Roles

• Craft Bread Retailer
  Work in retail or online sales, specializing in selling artisan bread or bread-making supplies, including flour, yeast, and other essential ingredients.
• Bakery Sales and Marketing Specialist
  Develop and implement marketing strategies for promoting craft bread in retail outlets, bakeries, or through direct-to-consumer channels like e-commerce or subscription boxes.

Quality Control and Assurance Roles

• Quality Control Inspector (Baked Goods)
  Ensure that all bread products produced in bakeries meet high standards of quality, safety, and consistency, focusing on the final product’s appearance, taste, and texture.
• Baking Product Tester
  Work with bakeries or brands to test new bread recipes and products, providing feedback on texture, taste, and customer acceptance.

Baking Equipment and Supply Roles

• Baking Equipment Specialist
  Work with bakeries or businesses to recommend and sell baking equipment specifically designed for artisan bread production, including ovens, mixers, proofers, and other tools.
• Ingredient Supplier (Yeast and Baking Products)
  Work in the supply and distribution of ingredients, particularly Anchor Yeast and other essential baking materials, to bakeries, restaurants, and home bakers.

Food Service and Hospitality Roles

• Culinary Artist (Craft Bread)
  Work in high-end restaurants or hotels, creating specialty craft bread to complement gourmet menus and fine dining experiences.
• Food Service Manager (Baked Goods)
  Manage the food production side of a restaurant, hotel, or catering business that includes artisan bread and other freshly baked items, overseeing inventory, quality, and production.

Advanced Career Pathways

• Head Baker (Artisan Breads)
  Oversee all aspects of bread production in a bakery or restaurant, leading a team of bakers and ensuring the consistent production of high-quality craft bread.
• Culinary Director (Bread and Pastries)
  Direct all aspects of bread production and baked goods, working on menu development, recipe creation, and food styling for top-tier establishments or large food brands.

Industries Benefiting from the Anchor Yeast: Basics in Baking: Craft Bread Course

Bakeries and Artisan Bread Shops
Bakeries focused on offering high-quality, handmade bread need professionals skilled in using Anchor Yeast to produce a variety of craft breads with unique flavors and textures.

Hospitality and Catering
Hotels, fine-dining restaurants, and caterers benefit from having trained bakers who can produce artisan breads as part of their gourmet offerings.

Food Production and Manufacturing
Large-scale craft bread manufacturers and food producers can utilize experts in craft bread making to innovate and produce products on a larger scale while maintaining quality.

Retail and Wholesale Distribution
Retailers that sell bread products, including grocery stores and specialty food markets, require professionals skilled in baking artisan breads for both in-store production and product development.

Health and Wellness Food Sector
The demand for healthier, organic, or gluten-free breads is growing, creating opportunities for those skilled in crafting specialized bread products.

The Anchor Yeast: Basics in Baking: Craft Bread Course offers numerous career opportunities in the baking, food production, retail, and hospitality industries. Graduates can specialize in artisan bread making, launch their own businesses, work in quality control, teach bread-making techniques, and explore advanced career paths in bakery management and culinary arts. This course prepares individuals for a variety of roles focused on producing high-quality, traditional craft breads while using Anchor Yeast to enhance flavor, texture, and overall quality.