Culinary Program Students Attended Pastry and Chocolate Training

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

    Within the scope of the trip organized by Lecturer Muhammed Haykır, businesses serving in the tourism and hospitality sector located in Antalya OSB were visited. The Director of the Vocational School, Prof. Dr. Şenol Güzel, and Culinary Program Teaching Staff Lecturer Mustafa Görücüler and Lecturer Yunus Baygül 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. Within the scope of bakery products, various muffins and cookies were made practically.

    After the students made their own cakes and cookies, they moved on to chocolate training. Here, students were informed about the history of chocolate, its varieties, and the points to be considered when using it. It was emphasized that boutique pastry production is a sector in itself and its diversity. Then, the stages of filled chocolate production were shown to the students, and the chocolates were tasted. Each student made their own filled chocolate in a practical way, experiencing both an educational and delicious experience.

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

    We thank the kitchen chefs Hüsnü Ataman, Engin Aykaç, Duygu Erkuş, Ezgi Tekşan Cebir, Yaşar İmer for their contributions to the event, and Özge Cebe, who sincerely supported us both in organizing the event and at every moment of the event day.