Anneka's enthusiasm and passion spoke to me and I now feel more confident with my understanding of baking and the actual baking! This course is very well organised and professionally presented...I thoroughly enjoyed each module's information and recipes. I am a fairly competent baker, however I bake the same style of recipes. The Baking Foundations course baked me out of my comfort zone and I thoroughly enjoyed it (as did family and friends!)

Karen, USA

Baking Foundations got me cooking things I had previously thought were complicated and out of my league. Learning the simple mixing methods made the techniques of baking much clearer and simpler, and therefore less daunting. I made some great bakes I might not have tackled before because I had assumed they were more complicated than they really were and I now feel more confident with future bakes.

Alison, Melbourne

Cost

$150

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is, quite simply, suitable for bakers of all skill levels!

• Beginners who want to start their baking journey and set strong foundations for their baking forever;
• Intermediate bakers who would like to strengthen and improve their basic skills and extend their knowledge;
• And experienced, more competent cooks, who would like to fill in all the baking "gaps" and learn things you may never have been taught (you don't know what you don't know, right?)

As this course is completed online, it is suitable for students from all over the world.

What will I get?

• Six downloadable course modules which will include invaluable information sheets, videos, recipes, checklists, infographics and much more to support and inspire your learning
• A thorough understanding of the basics of baking and how to use them to ensure baking success
• Membership to BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table online group
• Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home – and the inspiration to get into the kitchen and get baking!

What will I learn?

Each module will include a combination of baking theory and practical exercises. Fun and engaging tasks will help you put into practise what you have learnt while Anneka's fail-safe recipes will inspire you to roll up your sleeves and get baking!

Module 1: Why Do We Bake?
The first module will explore why we bake (or why we should bake!) including the benefits that reach far beyond the kitchen walls. We will take a look at the ‘nasties’ that you will be able to avoid through your home baking, share personal stories and understand that baking is actually all about connecting.

Module 2: The Secrets to Baking Success
During the second module, you will discover the 10 most important things to do before you start baking to ensure you will be on the most efficient road to baking success. You will also learn how to measure accurately and how to get the most from your recipes.

Module 3: The Measure and Mix Method
The third module will explore the Measure and Mix Method – the perfect starting place if you are new to baking or just want to rebuild your baking skills from the ground up.

Module 4: The Baker’s Pantry
The fourth module is all about understanding the basic ingredients most commonly used in baking. Essential to becoming a good baker, you will learn how to use these ingredients to get the most out of them, creating the ultimate baker’s pantry so that you are well equipped for whenever you want to bake.

Module 5: The Measure and Beat Method
In our fifth module, you will learn the Measure and Beat Method. No-fuss, simple and quick, this method requires an electric mixer and is used for recipes with a high proportion of butter and sugar. Why? We’ll answer that during this module where you will also learn how to make the most out of recipes using this method.

Module 6: The Baker’s Kit
Having a carefully selected collection of utensils and equipment will do a lot for your baking confidence and success. Our final module will include a comprehensive guide to oven settings, mixing tools and essential bakeware. 

How does a self-paced course work?

This online course is completely self-guided. Upon enrolment, you will gain access to the course content which you can work through at your own pace. You can log on whenever it is convenient for you and complete the modules one day at a time.

You can take as long as you need to complete the course – it's up to you how quickly you want to work through the content. You will have lifetime access to all the videos, recipes and printable information sheets so you can dip in and out of it whenever it suits you.

There is the option to connect with other bakers via Facebook through BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table membership group and via Instagram using #bakingfoundations. This way you can share your experience and support each other as your confidence and skills grow.

So, is Baking Foundations for me?

• Would you like to extend, strengthen and improve your baking skills?
• Have you perhaps never considered yourself to be a particularly good baker but you would like to give it a go and see if baking is for you?
• Would you like to be guided and inspired by Anneka's 30+ years of baking experience in your own kitchen?
• Do you have more time on your hands at the moment and keen to learn a new skill?

If any of these sound like you, then Baking Foundations is the course for you!

My favourite part of the course was the structure for learning it offered. The course was presented in such a way that over the 6 weeks your knowledge grows and the process of baking starts to make more sense. I learnt such a lot from Anneka and the other participants. Anneka is so generous with sharing her knowledge. Questions posted on the online chat forum were answered in great detail ... I gained so much more than I expected and really enjoyed the 6 weeks. It was perfect.

Leanne Mahoney, Geelong

Live Session schedule

During the course, you will have access to weekly online Live Sessions with Anneka. During these Live Sessions Anneka will go over specific concepts covered in that week’s Module and you will also have the opportunity to ask her any related questions that have arisen for you as you work your way through the content.

The Live Sessions will take place at 8.00-8.30pm AEST on the following days:

• Tuesday 22nd July 2025
  
• Monday 28th July 2025
  
• Wednesday 6th August 2025
  
• Wednesday 13th August 2025
  
• Tuesday 19th August 2025
  
• Monday 25th August 2025

Who is this course suitable for?

Whether you’re an occasional cook or a diehard daily baker, there’s a huge amount to learn from The Science of Baking. If you are a beginner baker, we highly recommend that you complete our Baking Foundations online course first.

As this course is completed online, it is suitable for students from all over the world.

What will I get?

• Six downloadable course modules which will include invaluable information sheets, videos, recipes, experiments, infographics and much more to support and inspire your learning
• Personal and timely baking advice, guidance and inspiration from Anneka Manning
• Access to a closed online forum where you will be able to chat with Anneka and your fellow students enabling you to learn from, connect with and share your baking journey with each other
• Weekly online Live Sessions with Anneka (see schedule above) where she will go over specific concepts covered in that week’s Module and you will have the opportunity to ask her any related questions that have arisen for you as you work your way through the content.
• A chance to learn about the science of baking surrounded (virtually) by like-minded people
• A thorough understanding of the science of baking and how to apply what you’ve learnt to always ensure baking success
• Membership to BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table online group on completion of the course
• Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home

What will I learn?

Each module will include a combination of baking theory and practical exercises including experiments and recipes. The experiments will bring the theory to life and really show you what is happening when we bake.

Module 1: Becoming an Observant Baker
The first module will introduce you to the concept of the “why” of baking and how becoming an observant – and mindful – baker can change the way you look at baking and, ultimately, the success you will have. You will also be taken through the 7 stages of baking helping you to fully understand what happens to your bake while in the oven.

Module 2: How Leavening Works
During the second module, we will explore what makes your baking rise and gives it lightness – we will look at what leavening is and how it works, the different types of  leavening you can use in your baking and which ones are best used for particular recipes.

Module 3: Flour Proteins & Gluten
Gluten (flour protein) is one of the three main structure-builders in baking and is the most complex in the way it works. This module will explore the many factors that control how and to what extent gluten is developed in your bakes, as well as touch on gluten-free flours and what to be aware of when using them in your baking.

Module 4: Sugars
The fourth module will explore sugar including the nine important things that sugar does in your baking and how adjusting the amount or type of sugar in a recipe can really affect the results you get. 

Module 5: Fats & Oils
When it comes to fats in your baking, it is not only the type used but also its consistency and how it is combined with the other ingredients, which will help determine the final texture, volume and flavour of your bake. The fifth module will explain the role that fats play in your baking.

Module 6: Eggs
The final module is all about eggs and its many roles. We will look at egg foams, how the freshness of eggs affect your baking as well as the science behind what happens when egg whites are whisked with sugar.