Every baker recognizes fermentation is a necessary step in the bread baking process. However, what you may not know about this delicate stage of dough making could end up costing you flavor, texture and aroma…
Understanding the Role of Fermentation
Cooking Shoes
The only extra thing students need to purchase: safe shoes for the kitchen and bakery.
Chef Coats
The Chef Coat Contract includes the agreement between Wekiva Culinary and students that govern how chef coats are issued, worn, cared for, and returned.
What is Porchetta and How do I make it at home?
Porchetta: Reading Material and Study Aids Article: Paying Tribute to Porchetta https://youtu.be/nWKW7fmYJCE Porchetta Pork Roast This rich, crackling-coated pork roast has all the intense garlic, lemon and herb flavors of a classic Italian porchetta, but…
How to make Cinnamon Rolls 10x better than Cinnabon
How to make Brioche cinnamon buns and doughnuts; all about standardized recipes
Improving Prepackaged Foods – The Hamburger Helper Challenge
The Prepackaged Foods Challenge is an opportunity for students to show what they have learned by taking something in their house and making it “gourmet.” Handling frozen meat, deglazing pans, and adjusting flavors using the compatibility chart are covered.
Banana Basics
More than you ever wanted to know about the banana.
Video Introductions to Wekiva Culinary
Course Descriptions
MustangChef Cooking Camp (Principles of Food) This 0.5 credit, 8th grade summer camp is designed for middle school students interested in entering Culinary Arts study or seeking admission to the Wekiva High School Academy of…
Course Standards
Orange County Public Schools maintains strict standards for what Culinary Arts students should know and be able to do by the end of the course. These standards are the guidelines for everything we do at Wekiva Culinary.