Pastry boards are usually used to enable easy measuring of how big the area of pastry that you've rolled out is (there's usually a set of circular and square marking on the board). They are also non-stick, which means they require little extra flour to facilitate the rolling out of the pastry. Since pastry gets tough the more flour that is incorporated, this is a big advantage. Also, they make transferring rolled out pastry into a tin or case slightly easier than using a rolling pin.
it puffs the product
Pastry chefs don't necessarily 'love' baking. Some pastry chefs hate their jobs...
There are no requirements for enrolling in pastry baking schools. They will do all of the training and educating you need.
A baking board is a board on which dough is kneaded before baking into bread.
To give the pastry substance and body.
Baking soda
Short crust pastry is a type of pastry made with flour, fat (such as butter), and water. It is commonly used in baking for making pies, tarts, quiches, and other pastry-based dishes. The pastry is known for its crumbly texture and is often used as a base for both sweet and savory dishes.
Blind baking a pastry case stops the pastry blistering, or rising to form an uneven base.
Yes, they will teach you pastry baking and other culinary important techniques. You will be a qualified pastry chef if you go there.
There are various pastry and baking schools both in the US and Canada that offer specific courses. Depending on your location you can find information at the following websites: 1) http://gatewaygourmet.com/baking_pastry_schools.htm 2) http://www.reluctantgourmet.com/baking_pastry_chef_schools.htm The following blog shares good information about how to evaluate a baking pastry school program: http://dessertfirstgirl.com/want-to-go-to-pastry-school
when baking powder combines with water, it turns into carbon dioxide which rises in the pastry, causing it to puff
For baking puff pastry, the recommended temperature is usually around 400F (200C).