BakeClub’s Program for Baking Brilliance
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- Featured Class -
Learn to bake the most traditional of Easter breads – just in time for the Easter weekend – in this fun and casual online baking class.
Hot Cross Buns LIVE will take place on Thursday 28th March 2024 (6.30-9.00pm).
I had never made Hot Cross Buns as they always seemed too difficult. I always enjoy Anneka's way of teaching – I find I learn so much and I love the way she supports her teachings with the science behind it. I find the live sessions work really well, and I learn so much from them ... being able to ask questions live is such a bonus. This course is a great way to learn something which you think is difficult but Anneka makes it all so simple. Absolutely do it!
Christine, NSW
Learn to bake the most traditional of Easter breads – right in your very own kitchen!
Hot Cross Buns is a fun and casual 2.5-hour LIVE virtual baking class where you will learn to make your own traditional Hot Cross Buns – just in time for the Easter weekend!
Anneka Manning will take you through the process step by step, sharing all of her practical tips and tricks along the way. You will have the ability to bake along with her as well as ask any questions that arise as you mix, knead, prove and shape your dough together throughout the evening. You can either bake your buns immediately or Anneka will share how to prove the dough overnight so it's ready to bake first thing the next morning.
The virtual Live Session will be supported by printable recipes and resources which will become your go-to Hot Cross Bun baking kit every Easter. Anneka will also share a number of recipe variations and some ideas of what to do with leftovers (if there are any!)
At the end of this class, you will come away not only with new-found skills and confidence but a dozen just-baked warm buns ready to smother in butter!
Date
Thursday 28th March 2024 at 6.30pm-9.00pm (Australian Eastern Daylight Time UTC+11) via Zoom.
Please note: The Live Session will be recorded and available for you to watch afterwards if you are unable to attend, or rewatch it at a later date if you would like to.
If you're interested in joining this class in 2025, please click here to email us and express your interest.
Cost
$100
Student numbers
We will only be accepting a limited number of bakers for this class so that Anneka can answer your baking questions during the Live Session and provide personal feedback.
I definitely got more than I expected from the class. Easy step-by-step instructions provided by Anneka and the opportunity to ask questions, no matter how 'silly', while making the buns meant I got the best experience possible. It was just perfect. Definitely recommend.
Glynis, Melbourne
Who is this class suitable for?
This class is, quite simply, suitable for everyone – from absolute beginners to more experienced bakers. As this class is completed online, it is suitable for students from all over the world.
What will I get?
- A 2.5-hour virtual live baking demonstration (which will take place on Zoom and will be recorded) where you will learn and bake along with Anneka Manning through the process of making traditional Hot Cross Buns
- Access to Anneka's baking experience, knowledge, tips and tricks, and the ability to ask her any questions that come up during the session
- A chance to learn surrounded (virtually) by like-minded people
- A complete guide to traditional Hot Cross Bun baking which you can refer to and use to troubleshoot in the future to ensure baking success year after year
- Invaluable printable resources and recipes
- Lifetime access to the live video and course material
- Membership to BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table online group to continue asking questions and share your baking
- Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home
How will I get the most out of this class?
To get the most out of this class, you need to set aside the time to attend the Live Session with Anneka and read the support material supplied beforehand. The Live Session will be recorded so it will be available to watch at any time if you are unable to attend. However, we do recommend baking along to get the most out of the class.
What if the dates don't suit me? Can I still enrol in the class?
If the date of this class doesn't work for you, you can still enrol and take part in your own time. While you may miss out on the Live Session, it will be recorded and will be available to watch when it suits you. You will have lifetime access to the video, as well as all the course material (including all of the resources and recipes).
I enjoy Anneka's classes and always learn a lot ... It makes a difference to watch and learn, and be able to ask questions, rather than just read a recipe. It was fun and enjoyable to bake along and have Anneka give feedback. A highlight for me are all the tips and tricks from Anneka ... she is a great teacher ... and her recipe is really good!
Helen, Hong Kong
- Featured Class -
Learn all there is to know about making the cake you want to bake, eat and share in this fun and informative LIVE online baking class.
Simple Cakes will take place on Sunday 28th April 2024 (2.00pm-4.00pm).
Anneka has a wealth of baking knowledge that she so kindly shares. I felt her support and genuine interest in teaching people shone through. It didn’t feel like just another online class. The little tips that came up during the Live Session wouldn’t have if it was just a recipe or recorded session; they were invaluable. This course was a great way to join a small community of like-minded bakers and tweak my baking to guarantee better results.
Fiona Parker, Melbourne
Learn all there is to know about making the cake you want to bake, eat and share – right in your very own kitchen!
Simple Cakes is a fun and casual 2-hour LIVE virtual baking session where you will learn a range of techniques and countless practical tips giving you everything you need to bake, ice and decorate delicious – and impressive – cakes at home.
Anneka Manning will guide you through the process and share her more than 30 years of baking experience, knowledge and research. During the virtual Live Session, you will have the opportunity to bake a quintessential buttercake complete with buttercream along with Anneka, troubleshooting and gaining invaluable tips and tricks as you go. Not only will you learn the secrets to the 'creaming' method (and get the answer to one of baking's most-asked questions, "How long do I need to cream for?") but you will also gain the building blocks you need for all your future cake baking.
The Live Session will be supported by printable recipes and resources including step-by-step instructions on the two other main mixing methods when it comes to cake baking as well as recipes to practise each method. Each recipe includes multiple variations (giving you a repertoire of over 36 different cakes!) as well as how to adapt for different tin shapes, from standard round and square tins through to cupcakes and sheet cakes. Included are also a number of recipes and instructions for different types of icings (glace, buttercream, frosting and ganache) and clever decoration ideas for your cakes.
At the end of this course, you will walk away with a repertoire of reliable recipes that will become your go-to bakes be it for a special afternoon tea, a casual weekend picnic or the school cake stall.
So, join us and say goodbye to store-bought and packet cakes forever!
Please note: Simple Cakes is a condensed version of our Cakes for Beginners and Cakes online classes so we do not recommend it for students who have already taken part in those classes.
Dates
Sunday 28th April 2024 at 2.00pm-4.00pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10) via Zoom.
If you are interested in a future class, please fill out your details at the bottom of this page and you'll be one of the first to know when new dates are released.
Cost
$75
Student numbers
We will only be accepting a limited number of bakers for this class so that Anneka can answer your baking questions during the Live Session and provide personal feedback.
This course encouraged me to bake out of my comfort zone and be more experimental and creative with cakes. I gained so many extra little tips that make my cakes even more refined ... [It included] so many good recipes that I will do over and over as I know they work every time ... This course is definitely worth it.
Pippa Bell, Nundle NSW
Who is this class suitable for?
This class is, quite simply, suitable for everyone – from absolute beginners to more experienced bakers who want to brush up on their cake-baking skills. As this class is completed online, it is suitable for students from all over the world.
What will I get?
- A 2-hour virtual live baking demonstration (which will take place on Zoom and will be recorded) where you will have the opportunity to bake and decorate a Vanilla Buttercake with Raspberry Buttercream along with Anneka Manning
- Access to Anneka's baking experience, knowledge, tips and tricks, and the ability to ask her any questions that come up during the session
- A chance to learn surrounded (virtually) by like-minded people
- A thorough understanding of how to make cakes and how to apply what you’ve learnt to be able to troubleshoot in the future and ensure baking success
- Invaluable printable information sheets and recipes
- Lifetime access to the live video and course material
- Membership to BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table online group to continue asking questions and share your baking
- Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home
What will I learn?
This course covers the three main mixing methods used when baking cakes: the Measure & Mix method, the Measure & Beat method, and the Creaming method.
Each recipe includes multiple variations as well as how to adapt for different tin shapes, from standard round and square tins through to cupcakes and sheet cakes (giving you a repertoire of over 36 different cakes!).
Included are also a number of recipes and instructions for different types of icings (glace, buttercream, frosting and ganache) and clever decoration ideas for your cakes, as well as loads of helpful information, tips and tricks around cake baking.
I have always loved baking but wanted to deep dive into making perfect cakes and the science behind it ... I loved the virtual class!
Suzie Naidu, Sydney
How will I get the most out of this online class?
To get the most out of this class, you need to set aside the time to attend the Live Session with Anneka and read the support material supplied beforehand. The Live Session will be recorded so it will be available to watch at any time if you are unable to attend. However, we do recommend baking along to get the most out of the class.
What if the date doesn't suit me? Can I still enrol in the class?
If the date of this class doesn't work for you, you can still enrol and take part in your own time. While you may miss out on the Live Session, it will be recorded and will be available to watch when it suits you. You will have lifetime access to the video, as well as all the course material (including all of the resources and recipes).
If you are interested in a future class, please fill out your details below and you'll be one of the first to know when new dates are released.
- Featured Class -
Discover the secrets of bread baking and demystify the world of baking with yeast in this fun and informative LIVE online baking class!
Bread 101 will take place on Saturday 25th May 2024 (10.00am-1.00pm).
This is a great value for money course! Using Anneka’s tips and tricks will really help improve your bread making and confidence and show you how easy it is to make a range of delicious breads. The [video] session was great for seeing the techniques in action, and the follow up homework was a pleasure to do (and eat!) ... Overall this was an excellent course and all the resources were so useful, I know I will use them again and again.
Vanessa, South Australia
Discover the ins and outs of bread and yeast baking – right in your very own kitchen!
Bread 101 is a fun and informative 3-hour LIVE virtual baking session that will take you through the basics of bread baking, demystifying the world of baking with yeast.
Anneka Manning will take you through the process and share her more than 30 years of baking experience and knowledge, as well as all her practical tips and tricks. You will have the ability to make a Basic White Milk Bread along with her as well as ask any questions that arise as you mix, roll, knead and bake your way throughout the morning.
The virtual Live Session will be supported by printable recipes and resources which will become your go-to bread baking kit. Anneka will also share a number of recipe variations (including dinner rolls and fruit bread), as well as a delicious Herb and Cheese pull-apart bread, a wholesome Seeded Wholemeal Loaf and divine Sticky Cinnamon Scrolls.
At the end of this class, you will come away not only with new-found confidence but all the knowledge you need to add bread baking to your list of baking skills!
Date
Saturday 25th May 2024 at 10.00am-1.00pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10) via Zoom.
Please note: The Live Session will be recorded and will be available for you to watch afterward if you are unable to attend or if you would simply like to rewatch it at a later date.
If you're interested in joining a future class and would like to be notified when new dates are released, please fill in your details at the bottom of this page.
I had tried making bread and had failures. This course gave me the extra tips and working along in real time helped to see exactly where I should be at rather than relying on a picture ... I learnt a lot and didn't need to leave home!
Mary, Victoria
Cost
$100
Student numbers
We will only be accepting a limited number of bakers for this class so that Anneka can answer your baking questions during the Live Session and provide personal feedback.
Who is this class suitable for?
This class is, quite simply, suitable for everyone – from absolute beginners to more experienced bakers who want to brush up on their bread-making skills. As this class is completed online, it is suitable for students from all over the world.
What will I get?
- A 3-hour virtual live baking demonstration (which will take place on Zoom and will be recorded) where you can bake along with Anneka Manning and learn how to make a Basic White Milk Bread, as well as a number of variations
- Access to Anneka's baking experience, knowledge, tips and tricks, and the ability to ask her any questions that come up during the class
- A chance to learn surrounded (virtually) by like-minded people
- A thorough understanding of how to make bread and how to apply what you’ve learnt to be able to troubleshoot in the future and ensure baking success
- Membership to BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table online group
- Invaluable printable information sheets and recipes
- Lifetime access to the video and course material
- Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home
What will I learn?
This class will cover the basics of bread baking and baking with yeast and will include:
- The difference between dried instant and fresh yeast and how to use both
- Demystifying bread-making terminology
- Why gluten is important in bread doughs
- The ins and outs of the kneading method
- How and why you need to prove your dough
- How to create the best 'proving' environment for your dough
- How to use your stand mixer to knead
- Options for glazes and finishes
- Storing your bread
How will I get the most out of this online class?
To get the most out of this class, you need to set aside the time to attend the Live Session with Anneka and read the support material supplied beforehand. The Live Session will be recorded so it will be available to watch at any time if you are unable to attend. However, we do recommend baking along to get the most out of the class.
What if the date doesn't suit me? Can I still enrol in the class?
If the date of this class doesn't work for you, you can still enrol and take part in your own time. While you may miss out on the Live Session, it will be recorded and will be available to watch when it suits you. You will have lifetime access to the video, as well as all the course material (including all of the resources and recipes).
[This] course offered a whole new level of real learning. I loved the explanations of why things are done, along with the opportunity to ask questions. I've followed YouTube videos, but they don't help with adjusting or tailoring recipes for things like the availability of different ingredients or equipment ... [This course] can take your bread game to the next level, turning 'Okay' loaves into 'Is there any more?' loaves!
Sally, Victoria
If you are interested in joining a future class, please fill out your details below and you'll be one of the first to know when new dates are released.
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