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TV juror Betty, known from "The big baking," inspires apprentices at Böckeler in Bühl, the German pastry chef's association president.

German Pastry Association President on Television and Behind the Scenes: Betty, judge from "The Big...
German Pastry Association President on Television and Behind the Scenes: Betty, judge from "The Big Baking," encourages apprentices at Böckeler in Bühl

TV juror Betty, known from "The big baking," inspires apprentices at Böckeler in Bühl, the German pastry chef's association president.

Prominent Pastry Chef Visits Böckeler Confiserie and Café Operations to Welcome New Apprentices

Bettina Schliephake-Burchardt, a renowned figure in the world of pastry and a pioneer of cake design in Germany, visited Böckeler Confiserie and Café Operations recently to welcome seven new apprentices.

During her visit, Schliephake-Burchardt motivated the young trainees, emphasizing the importance of demanding knowledge and never letting anything be closed to them. She expressed her admiration for the variety of craftsmanship at Böckeler and encouraged them to persevere, even in difficult times.

Schliephake-Burchardt is the president of the German Bakers' Association and has received international awards, including a spot in textbooks. Her company, "Betty's Sugar Dreams," is known for its innovative and exquisite creations.

In addition to her professional achievements, Schliephake-Burchardt is also known for her strict yet warm-hearted judgments on the SAT.1 show "Das große Backen." She is renowned for her no-nonsense approach and her ability to inspire those in the pastry trade with her passion and courage.

During her visit, Schliephake-Burchardt shared some of her personal favourite cake recipes, which are simple yet delicious. These include Bundt cake, marble cake, lemon cake, and well-baked cheesecake. She also mentioned her love for a classic yeast dough base for plum cake, served slightly warm with whipped cream.

Schliephake-Burchardt is also known for her spontaneous cake ideas, such as a plum cake with a compote of small pieces, a cinnamon-based base, and a crunchy almond streusel. One of her signature creations is the Fantastic cake, mandarin-Schmand-torte, a cake she would make for herself at home.

The visit of Schliephake-Burchardt to Böckeler Confiserie and Café Operations was a start with prominent support for the new trainees. It was also a sign of appreciation for the training work at the company, which is known for its commitment to nurturing young talent in the pastry trade.

Schliephake-Burchardt evaluated Fabian Böckeler on "Das große Backen" in 2020, and her visit to the company was a testament to the quality of the training provided by Böckeler Confiserie and Café Operations. The new apprentices were undoubtedly inspired by her words of encouragement and her passion for the pastry trade.

In conclusion, Bettina Schliephake-Burchardt's visit to Böckeler Confiserie and Café Operations was a significant event for the new apprentices, who were motivated and inspired by her words of wisdom and her passion for the pastry trade. Her visit was a sign of appreciation for the training work at the company and a start with prominent support for the new trainees.