COMPETENCY - BASED LEARNING

MATERIAL

Sector

TOURISM
Qualification Title

BREAD AND PASTRY PRODUCTION NCII

Unit of Competency
PREPARE AND DISPLAY PETITS FOURS
Module Title
PREPARING AND DISPLAY PETITS FOURS
Prepared By :
MARY ANN SHELEILLA T. MORENO
 HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING MATERIAL
Welcome to the module in BREAD AND PASTRY PRODUCTION NCII
QUALIFICATION. This module contains training materials and activities for you to complete.

The unit of competency “Prepare and Display Petits Fours” contains knowledge, skills and
attitude required for TRAINEES.

You are required to go through, a series of learning activities in order to complete each
learning outcome of the module. In each learning outcome are Information Sheet, Self-Checks,
Task Sheets and Job Sheets. The follow these activities on your own. If you have questions, don’t
hesitate to ask your facilitator for assistance.

The goal of this course is the development of practical skills in supervising work-based
training. Tools in planning, monitoring and evaluation of work-based training shall be prepared
during the workshop to support in the implementation of the training program.

This module is prepared to help you achieve the required competency, in “BREAD AND
PASTRY PRODUCTION NCII”.

This will be the source of information for you to acquire knowledge and skills in this
particular competency independently and at your own pace, with minimum supervision or help from
your facilitator.

Remember to:

 Work through all the information and complete the activities in each section.
 Read information sheets and complete the self-check. Answer keys are included in this
package to allow immediate feedback. Answering the self-check will help you acquire the
knowledge content of this competency.
 Perform the task sheets and job sheets until you are confident that your output conforms to the
performance criteria checklist that follows the sheets.
 Submit outputs of the task sheets and job sheets to your facilitator for evaluation and
recording in the Accomplishment Chart. Outputs shall serve as your portfolio during the
institutional competency evaluation.

A certificate of achievement will be awarded to you after passing the evaluation. You must pass
the institutional competency evaluation for this competency before moving to another competency.
 BREAD AND PASTRY PRODUCTION NCII
105 Hours

Contents of this Competency – Based Learning Materials

No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code

1 Prepare and Produce Bakery Preparing and Producing TRS741379

Products Bakery Products

2 Prepare and Produce Pastry Preparing and Producing TRS512317

Products Pastry Products

3 Prepare and Present Gateaux, Preparing and Presenting TRS512318

Tortes and Cakes Gateaux, Tortes and Cakes

4 Prepare and Display Petits Preparing and Display TRS512321

Fours Petits Fours

5 Present Dessert Presenting Desserts TRS741343

 MODULE CONTENT

Qualification: BREAD AND PASTRY PRODUCTION NCII

Unit of Competency: PREPARE AND DISPLAY PETITS FOURS

Module Title: Preparing and Display Petit Fours

Introduction:

The module covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required to be able to
prepare and display petits fours to a level of high and consistent quality.

Nominal Duration: 51 Hours

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this module you MUST be able to:

LO1 Prepare Ice Petits Fours

LO2 Prepare Fresh Petits Fours
LO3 Prepare Marzipan Petits Fours
LO4 Prepare Caramelized Petits Fours
LO5 Store Petits Fours
 Learning Outcome # 1 Prepare Ice Petits Fours

Contents:
1. Characteristics of classical and contemporary petits fours
2. Underlying principles in making petit fours
3. Types and kinds of sponge and bases
4. Different kinds of fillings
5. Procedure in making fondant icing
6. Decors and designed

Assessment Criteria:
1. Sponges and bases are prepared, cut and assemble according to standard recipes and enterprise requirements and
practices
2. Fillings are prepared with the required flavors and consistency
3. Fondant icing is brought in accordance with the required temperature and established standards operating
procedures.
4. Decorations are designed and used in accordance with the establishment standards and procedures

Conditions:
 Personal protective clothing  Decorative cutters
 Small hands tools  Molders
 Measuring equipment  Pots and pans
 Set of knives  CD’S, VHS
 Rolling pins  Hand – outs

Methodology:
 Lecture/Discussion
 Demonstration/Application
 Oral Presentation

Assessment Method:
 Oral – Recitation
 Written examination
 Observation
 Learning Experiences / Activities

Learning Outcome # 1

Prepare Ice Petits Fours

Learning Activities Special Instructions

This Learning Outcome deals with the development of

Read: Information Sheet 4.1-1
the Institutional Competency Evaluation Tool which
PREPARE AND DISPLAY PETIT FOUR GLACE trainers use in evaluating their trainees after finishing a
competency of the qualification.
1. Prepare petit four bases
2. Cut and assemble bases for petit four glace Go through the learning activities outlined for you on the
left column to gain the necessary information or
3. Prepare and flavor fillings to required
knowledge before doing the tasks to practice on
consistency performing the requirements of the evaluation tool.
The output of this LO is a complete Institutional
4. Prepare petit four glace for glazing
Competency Evaluation Package for one Competency of
5. Decorate petit four glace to enhance customer BREAD AND PASTRY PRODUCTION NCII. Your
output shall serve as one of your portfolio for your
eye appeal
Institutional Competency Evaluation for Preparing and
6. Display petit four glace Display Petits Fours.

Feel free to show your outputs to your trainer as you

Perform: Task Sheet 4.1-1 accomplish them for guidance and evaluation.

This Learning Outcome deals with the development of

the Institutional Competency Evaluation Tool which
trainers use in evaluating their trainees after finishing a
competency of the qualification.

Go through the learning activities outlined for you on the

left column to gain the necessary information or
knowledge before doing the tasks to practice on
performing the requirements of the evaluation tool.

After doing all the activities for this LO1: Prepare Ice
Petits Fours; you are ready to proceed to the next LO2:
Prepare Fresh Petits Fours.
 INFORMATION SHEET 4.1-1

PREPARE AND DISPLAY PETIT FOUR GLACE

1. Prepare Petit Four Bases

Petit Fours glacé are generally either glazed with fondant or dipped in chocolate before the final
decoration is added.
The term glacé is also used to indicate any iced pastry. Such as a small
tartlet or those made from pate a choux or meringue.
They must be small enough to be consumed in one to two bites.
Small almond cakes may also be wrapped in marzipan or modelling
chocolate and served as petit fours.
Petit four bases can be made from any edible product.
Normal products used are:
 Sponge
 Cake
 Shortbread
 Pastry
 Chocolate
 Marzipan
 Choux pastry.
Main requirement of a petit four base is that it is strong enough to 'hold' the petit four when it is
picked up by the customer to be eaten.
Sponge
Normally sponge is baked in thin sheets and they are layered' together with flavoured filling that will
act as an adhesive to hold the sheets of sponge together.
The sponge sheets can be plain or flavoured.
The sheets can be just a carrier for the filling, especially chocolate.
When the sponge sheets are layer with the filling they are stored for a
period of time for the sheets and filling to bond and then the sheet is cut
into small pieces:
 Cut into a variety of shape
 Most economical is square or rectangular
 Half moon, triangular or diamond shape
 Round or oval is less efficient as there is more wastage with these shapes.

Cake
Cake can be baked in shallow trays of depths of 1-2cm, topped
with soft topping then cut to shape desired similar to Sponge
sheets.
Shortbread
A mixture of flour, fat and sugar, enriched with egg and has a
'short' eating quality. A firmer variety of shortbread with a formula
of 2:1:1.
 2 parts flour, 1 part sugar, 1 part butter or fat.
This formula produces a firmer shortbread that will resist the migration of moisture from the filling to
the base. It will then hold together better when the customer picks the petit four up in their fingers.
Pastry
A savoury pastry like puff pastry can make a suitable base for petit fours when a sweet filling is used.
Chocolate
When working with ganache, a soft mixture of chocolate and cream can be presented in a base of
hard chocolate. This chocolate has been melted and 'tempered' then spread thinly onto parchment
paper and allowed to set. At the point of setting it is cut into shapes
with a warmed metal knife or cutter.
Marzipan
Marzipan can be used as a base for petit fours.
Choux pastry
Choux pastry is made by boiling water and fat, adding flour and
As the panada cools, eggs are incorporated.
This batter is then piped to size and baked.
The baked cases are then filled with desired flavoured creams then
decorated.
The pieces are small.
Variety of filling is limited only by the imagination.
 2. Cut and assemble bases for petit four glace
Bases for petit four glacé
Before you can assemble your petit fours the basic principle is the same.
Mise en place, ’everything in place’ before you start.
Normal
 Sponge sheets, plain vanilla flavour
 Binding agent, normally jam, apricot
Or
 Flavoured butter cream.

Chocolate
 Sponges sheets, chocolate
 Raspberry jam
Or
 Ganache.

Classical Opera cake

 Marzipan and butter enriched sponge sheets
 Ganache
 Coffee flavoured butter cream.
Normal Assembly
What is needed?
 Sponge sheets that are approximately 5mm thick, 3 or 4, depending on thickness
 When assembled the combined height will be approximately 3cm high (1.25 inches)
 Apricot jam, smooth texture, no lumps
 Baking paper 2 sheets.

Method of Assembly
 Lay 1 sponge sheet on a sheet of baking paper
 This is to make it easy to move around the bench
 Make sure the paper the sponge sheet was baked on is
removed
 Spread a thin layer of apricot jam over the sponge sheet
 Place a second sheet of sponge on top
 Press firmly into place
 Remove any loose sponge crumbs
 Spread a second layer of apricot jam thinly over sponge sheets
 Take a third sheet of sponge and turn over so bottom of sponge sheet is on top
 Lay sponge sheet on top and place 2nd sheet of paper on top and press sheets of sponge firmly
together
 Place a metal tray on top and allow layered sponge sheets and apricot jam to bond
 If using butter cream the product needs to be cooled so the butter cream sets firm
 Product needs to stand, while being weighted down for at least 2 hours
 Butter cream products need to stand in cool environment until they are firm.

Cut bases to the desired shape

The biggest shape that these petit fours are cut into is square.
Why? Less waste.
Any shape can be used but accuracy of cutting is essential. Minimising waste will increase yield
therefore profits increase.
 Size
 Variety of shapes
 Consistency in size and shape.

Shapes to cut
A lot of product can be lost when a curved shape is used. Up to 20%.

Triangle Shapes

Square cut

3. Prepare and flavor fillings to required consistency

Fillings will vary according to selling price, storage requirements and

marketplace requirements.
 Jams, various flavours
 Ganache
 Butter creams.
Jams
Jams are high in moisture and carry good flavours. There role is to bind,
add flavour and moisture to a product that is normally dry in texture. These
do not need refrigeration.
Jam needs to be blended until a smooth consistency is achieved, no lumps, as they will tear at the
fabric of the sponge sheet.
Ganache
Ganache is a mixture of chocolate and cream. It is well liked but it is expensive to
produce. Ganache will carry alcohol flavours well to add interest to the petit fours.
These can stand in non refrigerated areas. Ganache needs to be allowed to cool to
room temperature and then blended until smooth. When ganache is agitated it
must be worked quickly as it will set.
Butter creams
Butter creams can be flavoured to desired standard adds good mouth feel and cuts well when cold.
It needs to be chilled before cutting. It will then need to stand in non refrigerated environment for
short periods of time.
Butter creams are versatile for decorating the tops of petit fours as they can be flavoured and easily
piped. But it damages easily when at room temperature.
When butter cream is made it needs to be kept at a temperature that will not give adverse reaction to
customers.
To use butter cream it needs to be pliable and smooth.

4. Prepare petit four glace for glazing

Introduction
Glazing should include:
Jams
Jam can be used as a glaze but it needs to be applied when it is
boiling. It needs to be applied thinly and then given the opportunity
to dry. Care needs to be taken when cutting.
Creams
Creams make a food topping. If using fresh cream then the product will need to be kept chilled and
time spent at room temperature is kept to a minimum.
Chocolate
Chocolate makes a good glaze but is difficult to cut. Structure can be modified to make the cutting
easier and make eating quality softer. Modern techniques will spray chocolate to coat. Give
interesting textural interest to finished coating.
Fondant
Fondant is the classic enrobing agent. If it is tempered correctly, it should give a brilliant shine to
make eye appeal to the customer.
Ganache
Ganache is excellent. Consistency can be adjusted to suit needs.
To apply any of these glazes the petit four needs to have sharp edges and
smooth lines.
Surface needs to be dry and free of moisture. If the surface is not dry then the
glaze may not bind to the surface of the petit four.

5. Decorate petit four glace to enhance customer eye appeal

Introduction
Iced petit four glacé can be decorated after being iced to add:
 Wow factor
 Eye appeal
 Visual and textural diversity.

Classical decoration is piped chocolate motifs. Sometimes a bulb of butter cream is used to raise the
height of another decoration to be place on top.
 Piped chocolate is applied using a paper piping bag.

How to make a paper piping bag

Petit Four Designs

Decorative Designs
6. Display petit four glace
Introduction
Petit Fours are normally served with coffee after the meal. Petit four sec is popular here because they
are sweet and do not need refrigeration.
 Almond goods
 Small shortbreads.
Classical display in larger hotels would be on large platters.
Service staff would choose customer request as required.
Variation on the equipment to display is immense. It can be
elaborate chocolate stands and toffee croquant stands.
Normally presented on small trays with a selection for the
day.
 Not well displayed
 Insufficient space
 Wrong shaped plate
 Some product over baked.
Designing layout
 Displays need to be consistent in design
 Should have alternating profiles; different heights on different
products
 Shapes should alternate.
 Task Sheet 4.1-1
Title:

WORK PROJECT

Performance Objectives:
It is a requirement of this Unit you complete Work Projects as advised by your Trainer by the
agreed date.
You must submit documentation, suitable evidence or other relevant proof of completion of the
project by the date agreed with your Trainer.
The student will need to complete a plan to produce at two different recipes of petit four glace.
Supplies:

 Plan is to include completed recipe with all ingredients and methods of production.

Equipment:

NONE

Steps/Procedure:

1. List of equipment
2. Different types of filling
3. Different styles of glaze
4. Enhance customer appeal
5. Display complete petit fours

Assessment Mthod:

Use the Performance Criteria Checklist

 Performance Criteria Checklist for
Task Sheet 4.1-1

Criteria YES NO

1.1 Produce two types of bases for petit four glace:

 Sponge
 Shortbread
 Japonaise
 Choux pastry.

1.2. Produce two different types of filling:

 Jams
 Ganache
 Mousse
 Marzipan.

1.3. Define two different styles of glaze:

 Sugar fondant
 Ganache
 Sugar frosting.

1.4. Decorate the two styles to enhance customer appeal:

 Motifs
 Glace fruits.

1.5 Display completed 'petit four' to be assessed:

 Platters
 Plates.
 Learning Outcome # 2 Prepare Fresh Petits Fours

Contents:
1. Identify the knifes of small choux paste
2. Types of sweet paste and fillings
3. Different garnishes, glazes and finishes

Assessment Criteria:
1. A selection of small choux paste shapes are baked and decorated in accordance with
established standards and procedures.
2. Baked sweet paste are prepared and blinded in accordance with established standards and
procedures.
3. Garnishes, glazes and finished are used in accordance with the established standards and
procedures.

Conditions:
 Personal protective clothing  Decorative cutters
 Small hands tools  Molders (Tart)
 Measuring equipment  Pots and pans
 Set of knives  CD’S, VHS
 Rolling pins  Hand – outs
 Bake wares  Pastry bag
 Pastry brushes  Decorative cutters
 Piping tube

Methodology:
 Lecture/Discussion
 Demonstration/Application
 Oral Presentation

Assessment Method:
 Oral – Recitation
 Written examination
 Observation
 Learning Experiences / Activities

Learning Outcome # 2

Prepare Fresh Petits Fours

Learning Activities Special Instructions

This Learning Outcome deals with the development of

Read: Information Sheet 4.2-1
the Institutional Competency Evaluation Tool which
trainers use in evaluating their trainees after finishing a
competency of the qualification.
PREPARE AND DISPLAY FLAVOR MARZIPAN
1. Prepare and flavor marzipan Go through the learning activities outlined for you on the
left column to gain the necessary information or
2. Shape Marzipan
knowledge before doing the tasks to practice on
3. Prepare Marzipan for Glazing performing the requirements of the evaluation tool.
The output of this LO is a complete Institutional
4. Decorate marzipan petit fours to enhance
Competency Evaluation Package for one Competency of
customer eye appeal BREAD AND PASTRY PRODUCTION NCII. Your
output shall serve as one of your portfolio for your
5. Display marzipan petit fours
Institutional Competency Evaluation for Preparing and
Display Petits Fours.
Perform: Task Sheet 4.2-1
Feel free to show your outputs to your trainer as you
accomplish them for guidance and evaluation.

This Learning Outcome deals with the development of

the Institutional Competency Evaluation Tool which
trainers use in evaluating their trainees after finishing a
competency of the qualification.

Go through the learning activities outlined for you on the

left column to gain the necessary information or
knowledge before doing the tasks to practice on
performing the requirements of the evaluation tool.

After doing all the activities for this LO2: Prepare Fresh
Petits Fours; you are ready to proceed to the next LO3:
Prepare Marzipan Petits Fours.
 INFORMATION SHEET 4.2-1

PREPARE AND DISPLAY MARZIPAN BASED PETIT FOURS

1. Prepare and flavour marzipan

Marzipan is a sweetened mixture of ground almonds, liquid glucose/eggwhites,

corn syrup/sugar syrup and either icing sugar or caster sugar. It is also known as
almond paste.
Marzipan is very versatile paste. Petit Fours based on a marzipan are attractive
and popular for their colour and appearance and their delicate pleasing taste.

Marzipan

Group Ingredients Quantity

Almond meal, blanched 200g

A
Icing sugar 275g

Brandy 1tsp
B
Almond extract 1 drop

Sugar syrup 100ml

C
Glucose, warm +/- 40g

Method
1. Sift the icing sugar and combine ingredients from group A into a bowl
2. Add the ingredients from group B and gradually add the warm glucose
3. Knead unit it forms like a dough
4. Wrap tightly.
When the marzipan is made it needs to be stored and protected from the air. It will dry and these dry
pieces will have an unpleasant mouth feel if allowed to be incorporated into the mix.

After making, marzipan can be prepared in several ways:

Piped or Cut Out Marzipan
Bake in a hot oven until golden brown. To bake marzipan it must have a higher proportion of sugar.
If the proportion of sugar is too high, the marzipan will boil instead of bake. This will adversely
affect the taste and appearance of the finish creation.
Marzipan Fancies
Using marzipan and adding different types of flavoured paste, nuts, liqueurs or preserved fruits.
To stuff dates or prunes, marzipan is flavoured (vanilla, kirsch, rum) and /or coloured.
If too firm it can be softened with stock syrup.
Even sized pieces are cut from thin sausage shaped rolls, then rolled in the palm of the hand first
round, then elongated to fit the cavity of the fruit.
About ¼ to 1/5 of the marzipan should be visible. Pitted, firm and small dates or prunes are stuffed
with marzipan, and then rolled in the palm of the hand to smooth.
With the back of a small knife, three to four lines are marked on the marzipan that sticks out of the
date (prune).
The pieces are now rolled in caster sugar or after having dried, dipped into caramel.
For other varieties, even sized small flavoured and/or coloured pieces are shaped round, then topped
with a piece of glace pineapple or half glace cherry or walnut or pecan nut halves, then rolled in sugar
or caramelised.
To glace cherry haves or nut quarters are attached (lightly pressed on) to both sides of a small ball of
marzipan, then rolled in sugar or coated with caramel.
For display or service, they are set in little petit four paper cups.
Modelled Marzipan
Marzipan modelled into various fruit shapes and vegetable, then coloured and sealed.
To retain the eating quality and to extend the shelf life, the marzipan is sprayed with a thin coat of
cocoa butter (commercially available in a spray can).
Marzipan can absorb moisture or dry out so careful storage is essential.
 If it absorbs moisture it will become to dissolve
 If marzipan dries out it will begin to ferment.
To store marzipan, wrap it in plastic (cling) wrap and place it in an airtight container.
Hygiene
When working with marzipan, hygiene and cleanliness of equipment, utensils, work space and hands
are of the utmost importance.
Marzipan is a very versatile paste. Petits fours based on marzipan are attractive and popular for their
colourful and/or appetising appearance and their delicate pleasing taste.

2. Shape Marzipan
Introduction
They can be prepared in several ways:
 Marzipan modelled into various fruit shapes, then coloured and sealed
 Marzipan fancies, using flavoured marzipan with nuts or preserved fruit
 Piped marzipan, browned in a hot oven, coated with glaze while still hot.

Modelled marzipan
Quality modelling marzipan, left natural or flavoured (natural flavouring paste, spirit/liqueur
concentrates), is rolled into sausage shaped lengths of equal size and thickness.
Cut into uniform small pieces (10–12 g), the marzipan is shaped into seamless round balls.
Using the palm of the hands, the basic form of the fruit to be represented is modelled next.
Marzipan modelling tools are used to further shape the pieces.
 Modelling Tools: Prepare and display petit fours; ANTA 2003

The finished fruit is set on to greaseproof or silicon paper with very evenly spaced gaps in between,
to allow easy and even access for spraying with colour.
Powdered food colouring is mixed with clear spirit concentrate and sprayed on to the marzipan fruits
with an atomiser or air brush and then allowed to dry.
Banana shapes benefit from having a few fine brown lines brushed on, likewise some varieties of
apples and pears.
To retain the eating quality (and to extend shelf life) the marzipan is sprayed with a thin coat of cocoa
butter (commercially available in spray cans).
Using a small ball of cotton wool dipped into some dried-out starch, e.g. corn starch dried in a warm
oven with the oven door left ajar, peach and apricot shapes are gently dabbed for a velvety
appearance.
For display or service, the marzipan fruits are set into small petit four paper cups and arranged
attractively for service or display.
For storage, they keep quite well if covered for protection from dust and odours in a cool and dry
area.
When working with marzipan, hygiene and cleanliness of equipment, utensils, work space and hands
are of utmost importance.
A person suffering from sweaty palms (hands) must wear tight-fitting, thin plastic gloves for good
hygiene. Marzipan should be exposed to a minimum of handling.
Marzipan fancies
Marzipan is flavoured and/or coloured and used for stuffing
dates or prunes or topped with or sandwiched between nuts and
glace fruits.
To stuff dates or prunes, marzipan is flavoured (vanilla, kirsch,
rum, etc.) and/or coloured and if rather firm, softened with a
little stock syrup.
Even-sized pieces are cut from thin sausage shaped rolls, then rolled in the palm of the hands first
round, then elongated to fit the cavity of the fruit. About 1/4 to 1/5 of the marzipan used should be
visible.
 Pitted, firm and small dates or prunes are stuffed with the marzipan, then rolled in the palm of the
hand to smooth
 With the back of a small knife, three to four lines are marked onto the marzipan that sticks out of
the date (prune)
 The pieces are now rolled in caster sugar or after having dried, dipped into caramel.
For other varieties, even-sized small flavoured and/or coloured pieces are shaped round, then topped
with a piece of glace pineapple or half glace cherry or walnut or pecan nut halves, then rolled in sugar
or caramelised.
Similarly, two glace cherry halves or nut quarters are attached (lightly pressed on) to both sides of a
small ball of marzipan, then rolled in sugar or coated with caramel.
Remember:
 Pay particular attention to cleanliness and hygiene
 Ensure uniformity in product size
 Always start with a seamless ball when modelling
marzipan
 Avoid excessive handling of marzipan
 Adjust marzipan consistency to be just pipeable
 Ensure correct oven temperature when browning
piped marzipan
 For display or service, they are set in little petit four
paper cups.

3. Prepare marzipan for glazing

Prior to glazing marzipan to be dry. If the marzipan is still moist the glaze will not adhere to the
surface of the product.
Jams will need to be applied when boiling so the surface will dry
to touch when cool. If the jam is not boiling it will not be ‘dry to
touch’ when it has cooled.
Chocolate can be used but good tempering is required. This is best
applied to individual pieces that require no cutting. Pure chocolate
will crack when cut.
Ganache is a mixture of cream and chocolate. A firmer mix can be applied to flavoured marzipan
and after it is dried it will then ‘cut’ well. If pure chocolate is used it may crack and look of finished
product will be diminished.
Fondant is good for glazing but the surface will need to be coated to stop the fondant from soaking
into the marzipan.
Food Lacquer and cocoa butter are available to use. Some are in spray aerosol cans and some can be
applied with a brush.
Gum Accacia (Gum Arabica) is an exudant from acacia trees in Northern Africa. It is hardened gum
on the outside of the tree.
Ground to fine white powder it is added to water and boiled. Apply to product while still hot it will
cool with a pleasing sheen.
 Add 1 part powder to 4-5 parts water
 It is difficult to dissolve and it must be bought slowly to the boil and it must be whisked gently to
break up any lumps
 When cool leave in clean container until needed
 Apply to hot product immediately upon removal from oven.

Remember:

 Application to hot product will evaporate off excess moisture and a nice sheen will remain
 Application to cold product will make the product soggy.

Sugar water (syrup) does not make a good glaze for marzipan products.
Toffee Candy is used to glaze flavoured marzipan when it is:
 Sandwiched between nuts
 Stuffed into dates.

The toffee candy (caramel) has a very short shelf life as it attracts
moisture from the air.
For this to be used it will have to be sprayed with food grade lacquer from
aerosol spray.

4. Decorate marzipan petit fours to enhance customer eye appeal

Decorating the finished product add customer interest and 'eye' appeal. Most marzipan petit fours
would be decorated before they are glazed.
Chocolate
Chocolate can be applied directly to the finished product. This tends to be brittle and breaks easily.
Ganache that is firm can be applied and after it is set it can be cut if needed.
Fondant icing
Fondant is sugar that is boiled to 114°C agitated or stirred as it is cooled. The clear solution turns
white and when it is smooth it needs to be sorted until cool and needed.
To use fondant (temper):
 Fondant when it is applied to any product it should 'shine' and be touch
dry when cool. Meaning it does not stick to the fingers when touched
 To temper fondant it needs to be heated to 39°C over a bain-marie
 To thin fondant to the degree you need sugar water (1:1) 1 suger-
1water; boiled)
 This is used so the fondant will flow and have a seamless finish with no folds.
Fondant can be tempered to be very thin so minimal is used. All the time not allowing temperature to
rise over 42°C. If temperature rises too much above 32°C is will lose its shine and look dull and
unappealing.

Non-parrels
Small pieces of brightly coloured sugar candy that are used to decorate
cakes. Can be applied before baking or after coating with glaze. Rarely used
in this level of presentation.
Glace fruits
Glace fruits used to be a popular way of preserving fruits. Glace fruits are very stable at room
temperature and do not need refrigeration. The shine exuded comes from being dipped in sugar
solution many times and being allowed to dry before being dipped again.
There is a wide variety of glace fruits available. They will need to be cut to size and this is very time
consuming.
Also would normally be applied to marzipan before baking, glaze then applied to seal.

5. Display marzipan petit fours

Introduction
Attractively displayed petits fours are great product for catching the
customers’ attention.
They look most attractive when arranged neatly and with thought
given to the repetition or alternation of shapes, colours and
decorations.
Decorated petits fours (in particular the iced variety) lend themselves to immaculate craftsmanship
and decorating skills.
To attract the respect for this work, a neat uncluttered, clean and tidy display is essential.
This greatly affects the visual impact and appreciation of the viewer and will tempt the customer to
indulge.
All varieties of petits fours are best if served fresh.
Displaying on ceramics plates and platters, glass mirrors trays can look very effective in buffet style
service.
Individual serves of 3-4 pieces per plate is for effective for modern coffee service.
 Task Sheet 4.2-1
Title:

WORK PROJECT

Performance Objectives:
It is a requirement of this Unit you complete Work Projects as advised by your Trainer.
You must submit documentation, suitable evidence or other relevant proof of completion of the
project by the agreed date.
The student will need to complete a plan to produce at two different recipes of petit four glace.
Supplies:

Equipment:

NONE

Steps/Procedure:
 Plan is to include completed recipe with all ingredients and methods of production.
 List of all equipment that will be needed to produce the petit four marzipan.

Assessment Mthod:

Use the Performance Criteria Checklist

 Performance Criteria Checklist for
Task Sheet 4.2-1

Criteria YES NO

2.1 Produce marzipan and develop two flavours for:

 One baked marzipan product

 One non baked marzipan product.

2.2. Provide a sketch or design for the finished product

2.3. Apply a glaze and decorate marzipan:

 Sugar fondant
 Ganache
 Sugar frosting
 Motifs
 Glace fruits.

2.4 Display completed 'petit four' to be assessed:

 Platters
 Plate
 Tile
 Height alternation
 Alternate profile.
 Learning Outcome # 3 Prepare Marzipan Petits Fours

Contents:
1. Specify flavor and shape quality marzipan
2. Tips on coating marzipan fruits

Assessment Criteria:
1. Flavor and shape quality marzipan appropriate producing mini-size fruits.
2. Coat marzipan, soften with egg whites, pipe into shapes are seal/brown with applied heat
according to enterprise practice.

Conditions:
 Personal protective equipment  Decorative cutters
 Small hands tools  Molders
 Measuring equipment  Pots and pans
 Set of knives  CD’S, VHS
 Rolling pins  Hand – outs
 Heavy duty equipment
 Piping tube

Methodology:
 Lecture/Discussion
 Demonstration/Application
 Oral Presentation

Assessment Method:
 Oral – Recitation
 Written examination
 Observation
 Learning Experiences / Activities

Learning Outcome # 3

Prepare Caramelized Petits Fours

Learning Activities Special Instructions

This Learning Outcome deals with the development of

the Institutional Competency Evaluation Tool which
Read: Information Sheet 4.3-1 trainers use in evaluating their trainees after finishing a
competency of the qualification.
MARZIPAN PETIT FOURS
1. Prepare and base selection of petit four sec Go through the learning activities outlined for you on the
left column to gain the necessary information or
2. Prepare and flavor fillings to required
knowledge before doing the tasks to practice on
consistency performing the requirements of the evaluation tool.
The output of this LO is a complete Institutional
3. Prepare petit four sec for glazing
Competency Evaluation Package for one Competency of
4. Decorate petit four sec to enhance customer BREAD AND PASTRY PRODUCTION NCII. Your
output shall serve as one of your portfolio for your
eye appeal
Institutional Competency Evaluation for Preparing and
5. Display petit four sec Display Petits Fours.

Feel free to show your outputs to your trainer as you

Perform: Task Sheet 4.3.1 accomplish them for guidance and evaluation.

This Learning Outcome deals with the development of

the Institutional Competency Evaluation Tool which
trainers use in evaluating their trainees after finishing a
competency of the qualification.

Go through the learning activities outlined for you on the

left column to gain the necessary information or
knowledge before doing the tasks to practice on
performing the requirements of the evaluation tool.

After doing all the activities for this LO3: Prepare

Marzipan Petits Fours; you are ready to proceed to the
next LO4: Prepare Caramelized Petits Fours.

INFORMATION SHEET 4.3-1

 MARZIPAN PETIT FOURS

1. Prepare and base selection of petit four sec

Petit four 'sec' and. Petit four 'dry' - This was probably the first petit four style.
Shortbreads
 Small pieces baked in the oven.
Variation of this style is limitless.
 Plain butter shortbread with minimal flavour; vanilla
 Roasted nuts like almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, peanuts can be
added whole or chopped
 Spices can also be added to add to flavour.
When chilled shortbread can be cut from the disc or from formed blocks to desired shape and
thickness.
The dough can also be rolled out into sheets and multitude of shapes can be acquired from special
made cutters.
Doughs can be flavoured with spices, nuts and glace and dried fruits.
Before baking, doughs can be rolled in sugar or nuts.
When baked products are cooled the product can becan be finished by dipping in chocolate, apply
icing to surface and allow drying.

Puff pastry
Rolled, shaped and cut with sugar: palmiers.
Works well in warmer climate, but not humid climates.
Honey doughs
 Basel Leckerli; a honey dough filled with dried fruits and nuts, rolled flat and
baked then glazed with boiled sugar brushed on to leave white sugar coating
 Gingerbreads; variety abounds, soft or hard, shapes variable
 Can be baked and cut to shape making delightful petit four sec.
Meringue products, flavoured and baked can also be used as petit four sec.
 Japonaise; meringue, with ground nuts added and piped to shape, baked then
decorated.
2. Prepare and flavour fillings to required consistency
Fillings for petit fours
Ganache
Ganache can be used as a filling between shortbread pieces or sheets of
shortbread that are then cut to size, its use is varied and can be utilised in
many ways.
Ganache can be flavoured with alcohol or no alcohol flavourings, roasted
chopped nuts can be added. It is stable at room temperature and can be
adapted to work in warm, humid climates as well.
Jam
Jam is piped onto one piece then another piece is placed ontop and 2 pieces bond.
Butter cream
Butter cream will sit at room temperature for several days. It colours well and can be
flavoured with anything of your choice.
Marzipan
Marzipan can be used as a filling. Normally blended with:
 Flavouring
 Colouring
 Softening agent such sugar water.
Sugar water needs to be added in moderation and if left for too long fermentation can occur.
Dried fruits
When added to binding agents they make flavoursome fillings for many pastries.
 Roasted nuts and dried fruits bound in small amounts of jam work well in
shortbread
 Dried fruits mixed into marzipan also add interest.
Ingredients with low water activity make the best fillings. Too much moisture will
soften the dry pastry and make them less palatable to customer.

3. Prepare petit four sec for glazing

Petit four sec can be served plain or glazed.

Glazing can take place:
 Before they go into the oven or
 After they are baked.
Effect of Glazing
Glazing will give sheen to the finished products:
 Egg wash applied before baking will give a pleasing eye appeal to the finished product
 Sugar applied before the baking process will give textural crunch to the baked product. If baked at
high enough temperature it will caramelise and give a clear finish
 Boiled sugar applied after the baking process (basel leckeli) will set to a dry touch and add
flavour to product
 Gum Acacia (Gum Arabica) applied while baked gingerbread is still
hot will give a pleasing sheen to the cooled product
 Ganache applied correctly give an appealing finish
 Fondant is versatile, can be coloured, flavoured and if prepared
correctly looks appealing and will stand at room temperature for
several days.
For glazing to be applied to the petit fours before or after baking the product needs to be dry and free
from foreign objects.
Crumbs for cutting will get stuck in the glaze and ruin the eye appeal of the finished product.

4. Decorate petit four sec to enhance customer eye appeal

Introduction
Decorations need to add eye appeal and also should be in
keeping with the theme of the product.
Decorations should be:
 Simple
 Small
 Easy to apply.
Decorations can be:
 Roasted nut slivers or portions
 Candied fruit portions
 Piped ganache.
Decorations for petit four sec need to be simple to be in keeping with the term 'sec' (dry). If they get
too complicated then the product become too difficult to handle.
 Keep them simple.
 5. Display petit four sec
Introduction
Petit for 'sec' worst enemy is moisture from the air.
Fresh petit four sec should be crisp to the bite and if allowed to stand exposed for too long in the open
will lose that crispness and be dull to eat.
Petit four 'sec' are best displayed:
 Long rows on plates or platters
 If served individually they should be placed on plates evenly spaced
 3-4 pieces per person is normal.

If they have been out on display and not consumed then they are then discarded.
As per Food Safety Plan (FSP) requirements, any
food that has been on display or served to
customers and not consumed then it needs to be
discarded because 'control' has been lost.
Attractively displayed petits fours are great
product for catching the customers’ attention.
They look most attractive when arranged neatly
and with thought given to the repetition or
alternation of shapes, colours and decorations.
Decorated petits fours (in particular the iced
variety) lend themselves to immaculate
craftsmanship and decorating skills.
To attract the respect for this work, a neat uncluttered, clean and tidy display is essential.
This greatly affects the visual impact and appreciation of the viewer and will tempt the customer to
indulge.
All varieties of petits fours are best if served fresh.
Displaying on ceramics plates and platters, glass mirrors trays can look very effective in buffet style
service.
Individual serves of 3-4 pieces per plate is for effective for modern coffee service.

Task Sheet 4.3-1

Title:

WORK PROJECT

Performance Objectives:
It is a requirement of this Unit you complete Work Projects as advised by your Trainer.
You must submit documentation, suitable evidence or other relevant proof of completion of the project by
the agreed date.
The student will need to complete a plan to produce at two different recipes of petit four sec.
Plan is to include completed recipe with all ingredients and methods of production.
List of all equipment that will be needed to produce the petit four sec.
Supplies:

Equipment:

NONE

Steps/Procedure:

1. Sandwiche with filling

2. After baking petit four sec with glazing
3. Out lay need to be shown for display
Assessment Mthod:

Use the Performance Criteria Checklist

 Performance Criteria Checklist for
Task Sheet 4.3-1

Criteria YES NO

3.1 Two different recipes and shapes of petit four sec:

 One is to be sandwiched so filling will have to be nominated and

prepared.

3.2. After baking petit four sec is to be glazed:

 Dipped in chocolate
 Dusted with icing sugar
 Keep it simple.

3.3. A plan of display outlay will need to be shown on:

 Draw display on A4 paper showing position and shape of petit four.

 Learning Outcome # 4 Prepare Caramelized Petits Fours

Contents:
1. Identify the specification of fresh fruits needed to caramelized
2. Identify the specification of dried fruits needed
3. Identify the kinds of sugar to caramelized

Assessment Criteria:
1. Select and coat fresh fruits/ fruit segments with the pale amber-colored caramel.
2. Sandwich dried fruits or nuts or fill with flavored marzipan and coat with pale-amber
colored caramel according to specification enterprise standards.

Conditions:
 Personal protective equipment  Decorative cutters
 Small hands tools  Molders
 Measuring equipment  Pots and pans
 Set of knives  CD’S, VHS
 Rolling pins  Hand – outs
 Heavy duty equipment
 Piping tube

Methodology:
 Lecture/Discussion
 Demonstration/Application
 Oral Presentation

Assessment Method:
 Oral – Recitation
 Written examination
 Observation

Learning Experiences / Activities

Learning Outcome # 4

Prepare Caramelized Petits Fours

Learning Activities Special Instructions

This Learning Outcome deals with the development of

Read: Information Sheet 4.4-1
the Institutional Competency Evaluation Tool which
trainers use in evaluating their trainees after finishing a
competency of the qualification.
PREPARE AND DISPLAY CARAMELIZED PETIT
FOURS Go through the learning activities outlined for you on the
left column to gain the necessary information or
1. Select fruits/nuts
knowledge before doing the tasks to practice on
2. Prepare products performing the requirements of the evaluation tool.
The output of this LO is a complete Institutional
3. Prepare coating for fruits
Competency Evaluation Package for one Competency of
4. Coat caramelized petit fours BREAD AND PASTRY PRODUCTION NCII. Your
output shall serve as one of your portfolio for your
5. Display caramelized petit fours
Institutional Competency Evaluation for Preparing and
Display Petits Fours.
Perform: Task Sheet 4.4.1
Feel free to show your outputs to your trainer as you
accomplish them for guidance and evaluation.

This Learning Outcome deals with the development of

the Institutional Competency Evaluation Tool which
trainers use in evaluating their trainees after finishing a
competency of the qualification.

Go through the learning activities outlined for you on the

left column to gain the necessary information or
knowledge before doing the tasks to practice on
performing the requirements of the evaluation tool.

After doing all the activities for this LO4: Prepare

Caramelized Petits Fours; you are ready to proceed to
the next LO5: Display Petits Fours.

INFORMATION SHEET 4.4-1

 PREPARE AND DISPLAY CARAMELIZED PETIT FOURS

1. Select fruits/nuts
Introduction
Caramelised sugar can be used to 'glaze' petit fours before they are served.
Caramelised petit fours have a very short shelf life unless the sugar is sprayed with lacquer after it is
applied. Sugar breaks down when it stands for too long at room temperature.
'Breaks down' is a term used to describe the action of moisture from the air attaching itself to the
sugar and dissolving the sugar. The surface becomes sticky and the sugar just runs off the product.
Caramelised petit fours are mainly roasted nuts and dried fruits with marzipan.
Any product that is going to be coated with caramel will need to be dry in texture.
Strawberry and grapes can be dipped in caramel but only have a life span of a couple of hours. 30-40
minutes is best.
The main problem here is the moisture from the inside
of the fruit weeps out and the hard caramel falls off of
the product.
Caramelised nuts and marzipan work better as the
product is dry and will carry the caramel better. Even
here the life span is only a few hours unless a food
lacquer is applied.
Dried fruits can be caramelised with success as there is
low moisture content.
When fresh fruit is dipped the moisture inside ‘boils’
and structure of the fruit just under the skin breaks
down and the resulting moisture weeps through the
skin and releases the caramelised sugar from the
surface.
Dried fruits stuffed with flavoured marzipan or other dried fruit and sugar/flavour mixtures are
excellent candidates for coating with caramel.
The caramel will hold longer as the product is lower in ‘water’.
Fresh dates and dried apricots stuffed with flavoured marzipan.
Nuts like walnuts should be chosen for their whole halves, no chips of breakages to the nut piece.
Two walnut halves with a ball of flavoured marzipan between.
2. Prepare products
 To caramelise the product it needs to be on a tray.
  All the products need to be clean and dry for the caramel to adhere.
 Any fruit that is to be dipped in caramel needs to be dry and its skin needs to be intact.
 Orange segments needs to have all string and pith removed.
 Grapes need to be in small clusters of 2 or 1.
 Nuts should be slightly roasted; raw nuts have a diminished flavour to them.
 To dip in caramel product and equipment needs to be prepared before the making of the
caramel.
 Having a prepared surface to place the caramel dipped product is also
important. An oiled surface will allow the caramel to cool and then not
bond to the surface.
 If hot caramel is placed onto an unprepared surface it will stick to the
surface. The product will then crack when attempting to remove the
product from that surface.

3. Prepare coating for fruits

Caramel is sugar that is cooked until it reaches a temperature of 156°C when it begins to colour. As
the temperature increases so does the colour.
Caramel that has reached a temperature of 175°C is burnt, it will have the very dark, almost black
colour and from this point on it loses sweetness and becomes bitter.
To make the caramel
 Dissolve a portion of sugar in some water; 4 parts sugar to 1 part water
 Slowly heat until boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar before solution boils
 When solution reaches boiling point add 10% liquid glucose of sugar weight
 Stir gently to dissolve glucose
 Skim any scum that rises to the top
 Wash sides of pot down with pastry brush and cold water
 Allow solution to cook until temperature reaches 160ºC
 Do not stir the solution while it boils as this may cause crystallisation to occur
 As solution rises above 160ºC it will begin to change colour to light amber colour
 When solution has coloured to desired caramel colour, remove from heat and arrest the cooking
process
 Arrest the cooking process by placing base of pot into cold water
 Leave in cold water until solution stops boiling
 Now the solution is ready to use.
Speed and efficiency is needed here because as the solution cools the caramel becomes thicker and
harder to work.

4. Coat caramelized petit fours

Dip the product into the hot caramel.
To do this takes some expertise.
Take a dipping fork into oil and then pick up the product and let it drop into the
toffee.
Use the oil covered parts of the fork to roll the product in the hot caramel and
then remove the product from the hot caramel and the caramel covered product
should slide off the fork onto the prepared surface that has been smeared with oil to prevent sticking.
Allow caramel to cool before removing to paper cup for storage.
Some product can be dipped by holding bottom of product and dipping 2/3 of the product into hot
caramel. Care needs to be taken here as the danger of burning fingers is high.
Hold product above caramel and allow excess to flow back into pot. Sit product on oiled surface to
cool.
Recommendation:
When working with hot caramel at is advisable to have a bowl of cold water next to you.
If the hot caramel touches the human skin it will cause very bad damage.
Do not try to wipe the hot caramel off as it will just cause more damage.
Place the affected area into the cold water. This will cool and set the caramel. It can then be peeled
off with minimal damage to skin surface.
 The damage is already done and blisters will ensure.
This technique is about minimising further damage to other parts of the body.
 Trying to wipe the hot toffee off with the other hand only burns the other hand
 Placing finger into mouth only burns the tongue and roof of mouth.
Where would you rather have the blister?
 On tip of finger or inside your mouth?

5. Display caramelized petit fours

 Attractively displayed petits fours are great product for catching the customers’ attention.
 They look most attractive when arranged neatly and with thought given to the repetition or
alternation of shapes, colours and decorations.
 To attract the respect for this work, a
neat uncluttered, clean and tidy
display is essential.
 This greatly affects the visual impact
and appreciation of the viewer and
will tempt the customer to indulge.
 All varieties of petits fours are best if
served fresh.
 Displaying on ceramics plates and
platters, glass, mirrors, trays can look
very effective in buffet style service.
 Individual serves of 3-4 pieces per plate is for effective for modern coffee service.
 Caramelised petit fours need to be served fresh and in paper containers. This makes it easy for
the customer to handle them.

Task Sheet 4.4-1

Title:

WORK PROJECT

Performance Objectives:
It is a requirement of this Unit you complete Work Projects as advised by your Trainer.
You must submit documentation, suitable evidence or other relevant proof of completion of the
project by the agreed date.
Supplies:

 There is a need for a plan of action to be supplied before commencement showing the
recipes to be used. With these recipes all ingredients need to be listed

Equipment:

NONE

Steps/Procedure:

Assessment Mthod:

Use the Performance Criteria Checklist

 Performance Criteria Checklist for
Task Sheet 4.4-1

Criteria YES NO

4.1 The student will need to complete a plan to produce at two different recipes
of caramelised petit four and six portions of each:

 Plan is to include completed recipe with all ingredients and methods of

production
 List of all equipment that will be needed to produce the caramelised petit
fours.

4.2 One fruit and one nut product:

 Nut product should include flavoured marzipan.

4.3 Discuss how the product needs to be prepared for the caramel to bond:

 Discuss preparation of surface that product needs to be placed to

cool.

4.4 Draw a diagram of how the caramelised petit four will be displayed.
 Learning Outcome # 5 Store Petits Fours

Contents:
1. Identify the kinds of receptacles for petits fours
2. Tips on how to display petits fours

Assessment Criteria:
1. Select and prepare appropriate receptacles for petits fours
2. Display petits fours creativity to enhance customer appeal.

Conditions:
 Personal protective equipment  Decorative cutters
 Small hands tools  Molders
 Measuring equipment  Pots and pans
 Set of knives  CD’S, VHS
 Rolling pins  Hand – outs
 Heavy duty equipment
 Piping tube

Methodology:
 Lecture/Discussion
 Demonstration/Application
 Oral Presentation

Assessment Method:
 Oral – Recitation
 Written examination
 Observation

Learning Experiences / Activities

Learning Outcome # 5

Store Petits Fours

Learning Activities Special Instructions

This Learning Outcome deals with the development of

Read: Information Sheet 4.5-1
the Institutional Competency Evaluation Tool which
STORE PETIT FOURS trainers use in evaluating their trainees after finishing a
competency of the qualification.
1. Store at correct temperature and
conditions Go through the learning activities outlined for you on the
left column to gain the necessary information or
2. Maintain maximum eating quality, knowledge before doing the tasks to practice on
performing the requirements of the evaluation tool.
appearance and freshness The output of this LO is a complete Institutional
Competency Evaluation Package for one Competency of
Perform: Task Sheet 4.5-1 BREAD AND PASTRY PRODUCTION NCII. Your
output shall serve as one of your portfolio for your
Institutional Competency Evaluation for Preparing and
Display Petits Fours.

Feel free to show your outputs to your trainer as you

accomplish them for guidance and evaluation.

This Learning Outcome deals with the development of

the Institutional Competency Evaluation Tool which
trainers use in evaluating their trainees after finishing a
competency of the qualification.

Go through the learning activities outlined for you on the

left column to gain the necessary information or
knowledge before doing the tasks to practice on
performing the requirements of the evaluation tool.

After doing all the activities for this LO5: Display Petits
Fours Petits Fours; you are ready to proceed to the next
LO6: Store Petits Fours.

INFORMATION SHEET 4.5-1

 STORE PETIT FOURS

1. Store at correct temperature and conditions

 All prepared petit fours will suffer from too much moisture in the environment.
 A cool dry closed environment is best for storage of all petit fours except those that contain
perishable ingredients like fresh cream.
 Caramelised petit four will have a short life
span as the caramel is hydroscopic and attracts
moisture from the air. This moisture causes the
sugar to soften and dissolve.
 Product like fruit, grapes and strawberries will
ooze moisture from their internal structure
causing the caramel to dislodge from the
surface of the fruit.
 This is caused by the fact that the moisture just
under the surface of the skin boils, breaking the cellular structure of the fruit and the moisture
held inside seeps through the damaged skin.
 90% of petit fours need cool dry environment for storage.

2. Maintain maximum eating quality, appearance and freshness

 It is a mistake to produce more than can be used in defined periods. It may be more
economically viable to produce large numbers of a certain product.
 To maintain freshness petit fours need to be finished as needed.
 Part processing can be achieved like making shortbread and freezing.
 Then bake as needed. But this does take space and time in freezer.
 The best way to have fresh petit fours is to produce them regularly and as needed.
 Protect finished petit four from adverse conditions to maintain structural integrity by
enclosing in food safe containers.
 Task Sheet 4.5-1
Title:

WORK PROJECT

Performance Objectives:
It is a requirement of this Unit you complete Work Projects as advised by your Trainer.
You must submit documentation, suitable evidence or other relevant proof of completion of the
project by the agreed date.
Supplies:

Equipment:

NONE

Steps/Procedure:

Assessment Mthod:

Use the Performance Criteria Checklist

 Performance Criteria Checklist for
Task Sheet 4.5-1

Criteria YES NO

5.1 The student will need to complete a report on how they plan to store the petit
four produced:

 To protect from adverse conditions

 To maintain integrity
 To maintain freshness and customer appeal.
Report should cover all types of petit fours, petit four sec, glace, marzipan, or
caramelised.

5.2 What are the environmental conditions that they need to be stored in to
maintain integrity?

5.3. How do they need to be stored to maintain integrity to maintain eating

quality and freshness?
Recommended reading

Bloom,Carole ;2009; Bite-Size Desserts: Creating Mini Sweet Treats, from Cupcakes to Cobblers to Custards
and Cookies; Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Braker, Flo; 2000; Sweet Miniatures: The Art of Making Bite-Size Desserts; Chronicle Books
Brooks Coulson Nguyen; 2013; The Petit Four Cookbook; Ulysses Press
Collister, L & Blakel 1986; The Baking Book; Conran Octopus
Cone, Mindy; 2013; Gourmet French Macarons: Cedar Fort, Inc
Dodge, Abigail Johnson; 2012; Mini Treats & Hand-Held Sweets: 100 Delicious Desserts to Pick Up and Eat ;
Taunton Press
Fisher, Teri Lyn; 2012;Tiny Food Party!: Bite-Size Recipes for Miniature Meals; Quirk Books
Friberg, Bo; 2004 (4th edition); The Professional Pastrychef; Van Nostrand Reinhold
Joyce, Jennifer; 2005;Small Bites; DK Adult
Michel Roux; 1996; Desserts, A Life Long Passion; Conran Octopus Limited
Kinnaird, Dr. Tim; 2013; Perfect Patisserie: Mastering Macarons, Madeleines and More; Firefly Books
Migoya, Francisco J;2012; Elements of Dessert; Wiley
Ojakangas, Beatrice; 2009; Petite Sweets: Bite-Size Desserts to Satisfy Every Sweet Tooth; Sellers Publishing,
Inc
Trainee evaluation sheet

The following statements are about the competency you have just completed.

Don’t Do Not Does Not

Please tick the appropriate box Agree
Know Agree Apply

There was too much in this competency to cover without

rushing.

Most of the competency seemed relevant to me.

The competency was at the right level for me.

I got enough help from my trainer.

The amount of activities was sufficient.

The competency allowed me to use my own initiative.

My training was well-organised.

My trainer had time to answer my questions.

I understood how I was going to be assessed.

I was given enough time to practice.

My trainer feedback was useful.

Enough equipment was available and it worked well.

The activities were too hard for me.

The best things about this unit were:

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The worst things about this unit were:

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The things you should change in this unit are:

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Trainee Self-Assessment Checklist

PREPARE AND DISPLAY PETIT FOURS Yes No*

Prepare and display petit four glace
1.1 Prepare petit four bases
1.2 Cut and assemble bases for petit four glace
1.3 Prepare and flavor fillings to required consistency
1.4 Prepare petit four glace glazing
1.5 Decorate petit glace to enhance customer eye appeal
1.6 Display petit four glace
Prepare and display marzipan based petit fours
2.1 Prepare and flavor marzipan
2.2 Shape marzipan
2.3 Prepare marzipan for glazing
2.4 Decorate marzipan petit fours to enhance customer eye appeal
2.5 Display marzipan petit fours
Prepare and display petit four sec
3.1 Prepare and bake selection of petit four sec
3.2 Prepare and flavor fillings to required consistency
3.3 Prepare petit four sec for glazing
3.4 Decorate petit four sec
3.5
Prepare and display caramelized petit fours
4.1 Select fruits/nuts
4.2 Prepare products
4.3 Prepare coating for fruits
4.4 Coat caramelized petit fours
4.5 Display caramelized petit fours
Store petit fours
5.1 Store at correct temperature and conditions
5.2 Maintain maximum eating quality, appearance and freshness
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Qualification: BREAD AND PASTRY PRODUCTION NC II
Unit of competency: Prepare and Display Petit Fours
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Given the necessary tools, the candidate will be able to demonstrate, Prepare and Display
Petits Fours following standard procedures within 15 minutes.
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DEMONSTRATION evidence is
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During the demonstration of skills, did the candidate:

 Demonstrated ability to produce a range of specialist bakery products,

both sweet and savory according to establishment standards and   
procedures.

 Demonstrated ability to produce a quantity of bakery products according   

to establishment standards and procedures.

 Demonstrated ability to store and package bakery products according to  

establishment standards and procedures.

 Demonstrated application of hygiene and safety principles according to

established standards and procedures.

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Competency Standards: BREAD AND PASTRY PRODUCTION NCII

Unit of Competency: Prepare and Display Petits Fours

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