The bake station is where breads, cakes, and pastries are prepared. It is often set apart from other stations because much of the work is done early in the day to ensure items will be ready on time. Although some baked goods are delivered pre-made, for those willing to learn the right skills, homemade baked goods offer great rewards and can give a food establishment its own identity. This video provides a comprehensive look at the equipment, tools, ingredients, and techniques. Yeast breads, quick breads, cakes, cookies, pies, and pastries are all covered and special demonstrations given. High-quality baking is a great way to customer satisfaction and a valuable skill to acquire in the food service business!

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Specialized Baking Equipment and Tools (2:24) -- Chef's Clothing Protects from Burns (0:28) -- Bake Station Ingredients and the Process of Fermentation (1:50) -- Large Bakeries and the Process of Scaling Dough (2:14) -- Prepared Bread Dough, Cakes, and Cookies (2:27) -- Flourless Cakes, Fruit Toppings, and Tarts (2:46) -- Pastry Chefs Can Vary Traditional Recipes (0:41).