Theory lesson
You will be on the computers to write up your research
The research should include information about the question
and
Can also include research into the history of a dish you have chosen
Make sure the information is printed out before the lesson - you will not be allowed to print in the lesson
You can bring books
Make sure you know your exam account password
Book exchange - nutrition book for revision book - you will need it for revision
Practical
This is a skills lesson in finishing techniques for
Ingredients
1 bar of dark chocolate e.g bournville ( don't buy the value range as this will not work as well)Ingredients for butter cream so that you can practice your piping
If you want to practice feather icing for the top of a vanilla bake well - bring in extra icing sugar and a small amount to cocoa powder
Butter cream
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140g/5oz butter or margarine, softened
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280g/10oz icing sugar
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1-2 tbsp milk
Preparation method
- Beat the butter in a large bowl until soft. Add half of the icing sugar and beat until smooth.
- Add the remaining icing sugar and one tablespoon of the milk and beat the mixture until creamy and smooth. Beat in the milk, if necessary, to loosen the mixture.
