Decorative Bread is a lost art rich in history and tradition that is currently enjoying a modern revival among bakers, and for good reason. The techniques utilized produce stunning results, and even complicated effects can be surprisingly easy to learn.

Whether you want to produce a show-stopping seasonal window display, create a unique marketing image, or simply enjoy a festive holiday decoration at home, decorative bread is a fun and creative way to capture the attention of your audience – be it personal or professional!

 

 

Chef Ciril Hitz is a baking/pastry instructor at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. Ciril received his artistic education at the Rhode Island School of Design, where he received his Bachelors of Fine Art degree in Industrial Design. Upon graduating, he completed a 3-year Pastry/Chocolate apprenticeship in his native Switzerland.

He has competed in the National Bread & Pastry Team Championship (2004) held in Atlantic City where his team won 1st place overall and individually Ciril captured the honors of Best Bread Showpiece, Best Bread Degustation, and Best Viennoiserie Degustation.

He was also the artistic category representative on the 2002 Bread Bakers Guild Team which represented the USA at the Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie in Paris, France and captured the Silver Medal.
 

 

chef@breadhitz.com