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!

Give it a go! Anneka will have you making a sponge in no time.

Alison, Melbourne

Cost

$100

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is, quite simply, suitable for everyone. As this course is completed online, it is available to students from all over the world.

What will I get?

• A 2.5-hour pre-recorded masterclass video where you can bake along with  Anneka Manning and learn how to make a Classic Hot Milk Sponge
• Membership to BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table online group
• Access to Anneka's baking experience and knowledge through The Kitchen Table and the ability to ask any baking-related questions
  
• 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
  
• Invaluable printable information sheets, recipes and technique videos
  
• Lifetime access to the video and course material
  
• A chance to (virtually) meet like-minded people and share your baking with The Kitchen Table online group
  
• Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home

What will I learn?

This class covers the various mixing methods and techniques used when making sponge cakes and includes the following recipes:

• Classic Hot Milk Sponge
• Raspberry Swiss Roll
• Powder Puffs
• Lemon Chiffon Cake
• Sponge Fingers
• Coffee & Almond Genoise (Gateau Moka)
• Elderflower Gin Sponge

Included are also Anneka's top tips for beautiful sponges, how to remove sponges from cake tins, how to roll a Swiss Roll, and loads of clever ideas on how to embellish your sponge cakes.

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 watch the video and bake the recipes entirely in your own time. You will have lifetime access to all the recipes, videos and printable information sheets.

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

I absolutely loved the experience of being part of the Make Me a Baker program. I highly recommend it. It was an amazing experience to receive a wealth of information from Anneka and also to have the opportunity to put it into practice straight away. At the end of the course I felt a lot more confident to bake amazing dishes that I never dreamt of. Being around people who shared the same passion was very special too, and whilst the classes were challenging at times, I felt supported by everyone as they were going through the same journey.

Ana Moreno