Trends You’ll Learn About in Baking School

Here are five trends you will learn about in baking school that you can really sink your teeth into:

Comfort Food

People who are looking for a lift are finding a tasty escape by indulging in their favorite comfort foods. As a result, many baking schools are teaching their students how to put new twists on classics you might have enjoyed growing up. From apple pie to the latest take on cupcakes, baking school will teach you how to make these go-to foods even better.
 

Think Local

For many conscientious consumers, the term “organic” is out, and “locally-purchased” is in. People who want to support their local economies and who care about where their food is coming from are influencing the demand for locally grown ingredients in locally produced food. Conscious of this developing trend, baking schools are emphasizing the importance of using locally grown ingredients in their classes and are focusing on the preparation of seasonal desserts and traditional regional dishes.

Keeping it Simple

Instead of flooding food with ingredients, baking schools are urging students to focus on using a few essential, quality ingredients. This trend parallels the growing trend for comfort food as well as the desire for food that is produced locally. Consumers are becoming nostalgic of the “good ole days” and consequently, want to purchase food that contains ingredients they can pronounce and tastes amazing.

“Free” Food

The demand for gluten-free, dairy-free, and fat-free foods is continuing to increase. For some with serious health concerns, living a dairy-free or gluten-free lifestyle is not a choice. For other consumers, incorporating these “free” foods into their diet is an easy way to live a healthier lifestyle. To meet this constantly growing demand, baking schools are getting creative and offering foods that are not only “free” but still taste delicious.

Mini Desserts

Beginning with gourmet cupcakes, the popularity of mini versions of baked goods has baking schools teaching students how to downsize their desserts. However, this trend is based on more than just portion-size and economy. According to the Food Channel, it’s about individuality and “food that reflects personality.”  Personality, as you will learn in baking school, is important because the food you create is a reflection of the pride you take in your craft. Baking school will teach you how to infuse a unique flavor into your food and make that food your own.

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