BakeClub Blog
Baking thoughts, techniques and know-how
Winter Baking Series: Belinda Jeffery
15 Jul 2024 - BakeClub Team
What a treat to be welcoming one of Australia’s most beloved bakers to our Winter Baking Series!
Belinda Jeffry is an inspiration to all of us and we can't wait to hear what she is baking this season.
Winter Baking Series: Tilly Pamment
02 Jul 2024 - BakeClub Team
From buttermilk pikelets to cake - every time - Tilly share what she's baking and loving this Winter.
Winter Baking Series: Cate Tibbertsma
18 Jun 2024 - BakeClub Team
She shares with us what she is baking and loving this Winter season, from scones to sourdough, and everything in between!
Winter Baking Series: Amy Minichiello
18 Jun 2024 - BakeClub Team
Welcome to our Winter Baking Series! Meet Amy Minichiello, a valued member of our BakeClub & Co. community, a cook, food writer and author.
Here she shares with us what she's making, loving and sharing during these cold winter months.
Why did my cake crack?
29 Apr 2024 - Anneka Manning
It’s quite normal for cakes to rise slightly, but if a cake ‘domes’ in the centre and/or cracks, it could be due to one or a combination of reasons.
Getting to know your oven
28 Nov 2023 - Anneka Manning
Ovens, a key requirement for baking, can vary enormously in accuracy and usability from one to the next. On top of this, home cooks quite often don’t know how to get the most from their oven when baking...
How to whisk egg whites
28 Nov 2023 - Anneka Manning
It never ceases to amaze me the transformation that egg whites go through when a whisk is let loose on them. From a translucent, thick...
Which type of meringue should I use?
28 Nov 2023 - Anneka Manning
Meringue is a simple combination of whisked egg whites and sugar, but it is the technique used to bring them together that determines the type of meringue you end up with. Here we look at the three main types (Swiss, French & Italian).
Technique Tuesday: Troubleshooting Swiss Meringue Buttercream
01 Nov 2023 - Anneka Manning
Swiss Meringue Buttercream can be temperamental and can easily curdle or go 'soupy'. But with a little knowledge and some handy tips you will always know...
Portuguese Custard Tart Making Secrets
12 Apr 2022 - BakeClub Team
Did you know that a super-hot oven is essential in making Portuguese Custard Tarts? Here are the 5 secrets you need to know when making these delicious pastries.
Do You Have Time To Bake?
Here are 5 really simple tips to help you become more efficient in the kitchen and to save you time so you can bake more often!
15 Mar 2021 - Anneka Manning
Did you know that the most common reason for homecooks not to bake as much as they would like to is the lack of time?Here are 5 really simple tips to help you become more efficient in the kitchen and to save you time so you can bake more often!
How to Make Great Scones
21 Oct 2020 - Anneka Manning
Scones are what I turn to when time is short and I want to bake something nostalgic and soul-warming. Scones have a reputation for being tricky to make, but in reality they are actually fast and simple, especially when you keep a few things in mind when making them.
