The document discusses basic techniques used in pastry and bread production including various mixing methods for yeasted doughs, rolled doughs, and quickbreads. It also covers baking methods such as blind baking, docking, steaming, and scoring breads and doughs. Custard baking techniques including stovetop and baked preparations are outlined. Finally, the document lists foaming methods like whipping air into mixtures to create light, tender products such as cakes, meringues, and buttercream.