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Top Baking Schools in the U.S.
By William Lee
Culinary colleges have been expanding rapidly throughout the U.S. In the past ten years more and more students seek to move into the field. Baking schools teach the science and skills of baking to eager students. The U.S. is home to a number of prestigious baking schools.
The Institute of Culinary Education in New York City
This school has established a solid reputation. The school has won numerous awards including Culinary School of the Year. Students and alumni have been nominated or won prestigious awards like the Ten best Pastry Chefs by Pasty Art & Design. After 30 years, the school continues to be a flagship in culinary education. Students from around the world compete for spots in their pastry and baking curriculum.
The Texas Culinary Academy Austin, Texas
Associated with the world famous Le Cordon Bleu School in Paris France. The academy has an extensive Pastry and Baking program. Their programs include business and catering curriculum along with the traditional cooking skills. The state of the art facility finds favor among budding chefs across the nation. The school has been ranked in the top ten culinary academies by several professional culinary organizations. The school offers certificate, associate and bachelor programs.
Johnson and Wales University
This school has four campuses in the U.S. They are the first college to offer a Bachelors of Science degree in Culinary Arts. They enjoy the distinction as being one of the best culinary colleges in the world. Their baking and pastry division provides a well-rounded curriculum of skills, science, and business. Campuses are located in Charlotte N.C., Denver Colo., Miami Fla., and Providence R.I. Chef Emeril Legasse named this as one of the best culinary schools in the world.
These three entries are strong contenders in the world of culinary colleges. They all offer first rate educations that include more that the basic baking skills.
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