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BakeSchool: Basics is now open for enrolment.
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Learn to bake in 14 days!
BakeSchool: Basics is a 14-day eCourse where you will learn the basics of baking in a fun and engaging way – all from your own home kitchen.
This course will reconnect you with baking from scratch and emphasise the importance of using our hands to create something not only delicious, but ready to share with someone in need of a little connection and care (and who of us doesn’t need that at the moment!) Perfect to do with your kids, BakeSchool: Basics will teach them valuable life skills while having a daily focus full of fun and learning – the perfect addition to their "home-schooling" curriculum.
Guided by Anneka Manning and her 30 years of baking experience, this course will cover ingredients, equipment and two simple mixing methods, and is packed full of hints, tips and tricks to make baking easy, more successful and therefore, much more fun!
Through this course you will learn how baking can be a wonderful grounding and calming exercise that can help to reduce anxiety and stress, while providing enjoyment and a little respite from the current worldwide situation.
Dates
BakeSchool: Basics is a self-guided course and is now open for enrolment.
CLICK HERE to start now.
Cost
$99
Is BakeSchool: Basics for me?
- Are you stuck in self-isolation and keen to learn a new skill?
- Are you looking for a valuable and fun activity to do with children now that they're spending more time at home (while teaching them life-long skills)?
- Would you love to bake from scratch and stop relying on store-bought baked goods?
- Would you like to partake in a daily exercise that will help you practise mindfulness?
- Have you perhaps never considered yourself to be a particularly good baker but would like to give it another go and see if baking is for you?
If any of these sound like you, then BakeSchool: Basics is the course for you!
Who is this course suitable for?
- This course is, quite simply, suitable for everyone, but it is aimed at beginners.
- As this course is completed online, it is suitable for students from all over the world.
Please note: BakeSchool: Basics is a condensed version of our Baking Foundations online course so we do not recommend it to those who have already completed Baking Foundations.
How does a self-guided course work?
This online course is completely self-led and self-paced. 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.
There is the option to connect with other bakers via Instagram using #bakeschoolbasics to share your experience and move through the course together, supporting each other as your confidence and skills grow.
What will I get?
- 14 downloadable course modules which will include invaluable information sheets, videos, recipes, checklists and infographics.
- Baking advice and inspiration from Anneka Manning.
- A thorough understanding of the basics of baking and how to use them to ensure baking success.
- 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 during BakeSchool: Basics?
Over 14 modules, BakeSchool: Basics will cover:
- The Secrets to Baking Success
- Measuring
- Preparing Your Cake Tins
- The Measure & Mix Method
- The 10 Essential Baking Ingredients
- All About Eggs
- All About Butter
- The Measure & Beat Method
- The Top 10 Essential Baking Tools
- Understanding Your Oven
- Mixing Tools
What recipes are included?
- Melt & Mix Coconut Chocolate Cake
- Honied Muesli Bars
- Carrot & Parsnip Picnic Loaf
- Classic Walnut Brownies
- Pecan & Cinnamon Oat Biscuits
- Mini Baked Jam Doughnuts
- White Chocolate Butterfly Cakes
- Cherry & Almond Friands
- Zebra Cake
- Easy Vanilla Cake
- Zucchini, Parmesan & Basil Muffins
- Mixed Seed & Fig Crackers
- Rhubarb Sour Cream Crumble Cake
Love the idea of learning online?
Find out more about our other online courses Baking Foundations and The Science of Baking.
Even if you've been baking for years, there is always something new to learn and the tips and ideas that were shared were amazing. Things are much easier to learn from an expert like Anneka! Join up straight away you'll have a ball. Well worth doing.
Ellie Hynd (Baking Foundations online course student)
I have come away feeling not only more confident but have also found an even greater appreciation for the wonderful world of baking ... Anneka, you really have created something quite special with this course. It has a perfect mix of practical and theoretical work that really go hand in hand with each module. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us all.
Amy Minichiello (The Science of Baking online course student)
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$150.00/pp
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Due to COVID-19 and the current health restrictions in NSW, this class is postponed until later in 2020. If you are interested in finding out when we reschedule this class, please click here to contact us.
Understanding the "why" behind the "how"...
This discovery masterclass will uncover the mysteries behind everyday ingredients and why they affect our baking when used in different ways.
Anneka Manning, author, baking teacher and the founder of BakeClub, will let you in on the secrets that you didn’t know (and won’t believe!) cause many of the common pitfalls and mishaps associated with baking – and how to avoid them when baking at home.
Anneka will also share some of her much-loved, reliable go-to recipes specially chosen to help you put what you’ve learnt to use and practise your new skills at home.
You will leave this 2-hour demonstration-style class with the knowledge to turn your baking failures into success and the confidence to try past failed recipes again.
Who knew science could be so much fun – and delicious?
What you will get:
- 2 hours of expert baking advice, guidance and inspiration from Anneka Manning
- Your chance to get the answers to any baking questions you’ve always wanted to ask
- An invaluable recipe and information kit to take home
- Baking confidence and knowledge to take home, keep and use regularly in your own kitchen!
- Special gifts from our wonderful partners including a baking ingredient from Queen Fine Foods
- A fun session full of learning and laughs surrounded by like-minded people in the fantastic state-of-the-art BakeClub kitchen in Rosebery, Sydney
- Afternoon tea and endless cups of tea and coffee
This class is suitable for:
Beginner bakers through to experienced bakers. Bakers of all skills levels will benefit from learning the science of baking whether at the start, somewhere in the middle or well into their baking journey!
Prefer to learn online?
CLICK HERE to find out more about the online version of this course.
Book this class along with Gluten-Free Baking, which is held on the same day, and get 15% off the total price!
CLICK HERE to find out more.
This was an excellent class. Anneka shares her knowledge so freely and is clearly so knowledgable. Loved the demonstrations that brought the concepts to life too.
Helen Glitsos
$150.00/pp
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Learn all there is to know about making the cake you want to bake, eat and share!
This fun and informative discovery masterclass will arm you with all the foolproof recipes and practical tips you need to bake, ice and decorate a range of delicious – and gorgeous – cakes at home.
Anneka Manning, author, baking teacher and the founder of BakeClub, will take you through a collection of impressive cakes in this 2-hour demonstration-style class. You will gain not only the skills and confidence to create these cakes at home, but also a number of clever decorating ideas you can use to embellish your cakes.
Whether it be cupcakes for the school cake stall, a classic sponge for a special afternoon tea or gorgeous mini cakes perfect for a picnic, these reliable recipes will become the only five cake recipes you really need in your repertoire.
So, join us and say goodbye to store-bought and packet cakes forever!
Anneka will share some of her much-loved recipes including:
- Rhubarb Sour Cream Crumble Cake
- Gluten-free Mandarin, Polenta and Coconut Cakes
- Victorian Sponge Cake
- One-bowl Chocolate Cupcakes
- Orange and Cinnamon Carrot Cakes
What you will get:
- 2 hours of expert baking advice, guidance and inspiration from Anneka Manning
- Your chance to get the answers to any baking questions you’ve always wanted to ask
- An invaluable recipe and information kit to take home
- Baking confidence and knowledge to take home, keep and use regularly in your own kitchen
- Special gifts from our wonderful partners including a baking ingredient from Queen Fine Foods
- A fun session full of learning and laughs surrounded by like-minded people in the fantastic state-of-the-art BakeClub kitchen in Rosebery, Sydney
- Afternoon tea and endless cups of tea and coffee!
This class is suitable for:
Beginner bakers through to intermediate bakers. Although this class is designed for beginners, you will pick up lots of new tricks from cake baking techniques to clever decorating ideas no matter your skill level.
Anneka is a great communicator and extremely knowledgeable. I had a great day! Definitely have the confidence now to switch on my new KitchenAid and give it a go at home.
Anna Paszkiewicz
$150.00/pp
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Due to COVID-19 and the current health restrictions in NSW, this class is postponed until later in 2020. If you are interested in finding out when we reschedule this class, please click here to contact us.
A no-fuss 'real' guide to gluten-free baking!
This discovery masterclass will guide you through the tricky world of gluten-free baking and will give you a thorough understanding of gluten-free ingredients and how to use them successfully.
Anneka Manning, author, baking teacher and the founder of BakeClub, will take you through what can be substituted for gluten-based ingredients and introduce you to the best gluten-free flour options. You will also learn how to make your own gluten-free flour blends and for which type of recipe each blend is best suited, as well as how to adapt recipes to gluten-free (and how to get the best results!)
You will leave this 2-hour demonstration-style class with an invaluable collection of gluten-free recipes (many of which are also dairy-free) that you can build upon and use on a daily basis.
So, join us and get all the tips and tricks you need to enjoy successful – and delicious! – gluten-free baking!
Anneka will share some of her much-loved gluten-free recipes including:
- Wholegrain & Chia Bread
- Dairy-free Flourless Chocolate Cake
- Banana, Coconut & Berry Muffins
- Banana Bread
- Chocolate Chunk Quinoa Cookies
- Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting
What you will get:
- 2 hours of expert baking advice, guidance and inspiration from Anneka Manning
- Your chance to get the answers to any gluten-free baking questions you’ve always wanted to ask
- An invaluable recipe and information kit to take home
- Baking confidence and knowledge to take home, keep and use regularly in your own kitchen!
- Special gifts from our wonderful partners including a baking ingredient from Queen Fine Foods
- A fun session full of learning and laughs surrounded by like-minded people in the fantastic state-of-the-art BakeClub kitchen in Rosebery, Sydney
- Morning tea and endless cups of tea and coffee!
This class is suitable for:
Bakers of all skill levels who want to expand their gluten-free knowledge and understand how gluten-free ingredients work and how to use them in their baking.
Please note: While all the ingredients used during this class are gluten-free, we are not a gluten-free kitchen. There may be traces of gluten in the recipes tasted during the class.
Book this class along with The Science of Baking, which is held on the same day, and get 15% off the total price!
CLICK HERE to find out more.
Today I attended my third BakeClass, Gluten-Free Baking, and it dawned on me what an absolute privilege it is to attend these sessions. It is not only that Anneka is tremendously experienced, but the fact professionals from all aspects of the food world come to learn from her. I feel very lucky to have been able to attend.
Anna Story
$220.00/pp
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Due to COVID-19 and the current health restrictions in NSW, this class is postponed until later in 2020. If you are interested in finding out when we reschedule this class, please click here to contact us.
Effortless entertaining during the cooler months...
This practical and fun discovery masterclass is designed to help you make entertaining a breeze during the cooler winter months.
Anneka Manning, author, baking teacher and the founder of BakeClub, will share a collection of her tried and tested warming recipes to ensure you impress your guests without the stress!
From mor-ish Mixed Seed and Fig Crackers (perfect teamed with a soft goat’s cheese or brie) and a beautiful Salmon & Dill Pie to a heavenly Chocolate Marsala Souffle Pudding, you will leave this class with not only a fabulous collection of seasonal recipes to add to your repertoire, but also plenty of do-ahead tricks and invaluable confidence to ensure an effortless and easy winter entertaining season.
So start planning your next gathering with family and friends!
Anneka will share some of her much-loved recipes including:
- Mixed Seed and Fig Crackers
- Salmon and Dill Pie
- Roasted Root Vegetables With Herbs And Ricotta Salata
- Chocolate Marsala Souffle Pudding
What you will get:
- 2.5 hours of expert baking advice, guidance and inspiration from Anneka Manning
- Hands-on baking in the state-of-the-art BakeClub kitchen in Rosebery, Sydney
- An invaluable recipe and information kit to take home
- Your chance to get the answers to any baking questions you’ve always wanted to ask
- Baking confidence and knowledge to take home, keep and use regularly in your own kitchen!
- Special gifts from our wonderful partners including a baking ingredient from Queen Fine Foods
- A fun session full of learning and laughs surrounded by like-minded people
- Take-home box with samples of all the goodies we bake in the class
- Morning tea and endless cups of tea and coffee!
During this 2.5-hour hands-on class, you will work in small groups making this a great way to meet like-minded bakers or the perfect excuse to bring a friend!
This class is suitable for:
Beginner bakers through to experienced bakers. Bakers of all skills levels will benefit from Anneka’s entertaining tips and tricks whether at the start, somewhere in the middle or well into their baking journey!
Book this class along with Savoury Baking, which is held on the same day, and get 15% off the total price!
CLICK HERE to find out more.
Anneka holds the delicate balance between a high level of professionalism and a welcoming warmth. She has created a beautiful cooking space, and the class I took was a delight. Thank you, Anneka!
Elizabeth Hill
$220.00/pp
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Due to COVID-19 and the current health restrictions in NSW, this class is postponed until later in 2020. If you are interested in finding out when we reschedule this class, please click here to contact us.
A class for those who prefer the savoury things in life...
This hands-on discovery masterclass will explore the ins-and-outs of baking without sugar.
Anneka Manning, author, baking teacher and the founder of BakeClub, will share a collection of tried and tested savoury recipes ready to compliment any meal. From Walnut and Blue Cheese biscuits that work beautifully on a cheeseboard and Zucchini, Parmesan and Basil Muffins which can be served alongside a hearty soup, to an impressive Silverbeet and Feta Pie – delicious and warming in the cooler winter months – these recipes will not only impress but will become reliable favourites to add to your repertoire.
You will leave this class with not only new-found knowledge and confidence in the kitchen, but also with simple techniques, tips and tricks to help you get your savoury baking sorted.
Anneka will share some of her much-loved recipes including:
- Walnut and Blue Cheese Biscuits
- Zucchini, Parmesan and Basil Muffins
- Silverbeet and Feta Pie
- Four Seed Spelt Loaf
- Chilli & Cheddar Cornbread
What you will get:
- 2.5 hours of expert baking advice, guidance and inspiration from Anneka Manning
- Hands-on baking in the state-of-the-art BakeClub kitchen in Rosebery, Sydney
- An invaluable recipe and information kit to take home
- Your chance to get the answers to any baking questions you’ve always wanted to ask
- Baking confidence and knowledge to take home, keep and use regularly in your own kitchen!
- Special gifts from our wonderful partners including a baking ingredient from Queen Fine Foods
- A fun session full of learning and laughs surrounded by like-minded people
- Take-home box with samples of all the goodies we bake in the class
- Afternoon tea and endless cups of tea and coffee!
During this class, you will work in small groups making this a great way to meet like-minded bakers or the perfect excuse to bring a friend!
This class is suitable for:
Beginner bakers through to experienced bakers. Bakers of all skills levels who are interested in savoury baking will benefit from this class whether at the start, somewhere in the middle or well into their baking journey!
Book this class along with Winter Entertaining, which is held on the same day, and get 15% off the total price!
CLICK HERE to find out more.
Beautiful kitchen, world of knowledge, friendly environment and scrumptious food.
Karen Levine
$330.00/pp
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Baking Foundations will run again from 24th July –
4th September 2020.
CLICK HERE to book now.
Baking Foundations was exciting and fun. Anneka was so generous with her time - it really was like having her there alongside you boosting your confidence along the way. Who can believe you can learn such hands on skills online!
Vanessa Matthews, Adelaide
What is Baking Foundations? Watch the video below to find out!
You are invited to Anneka's online kitchen!
Baking Foundations is a 6-week eCourse that will take you back to the fundamentals of baking.
With Anneka Manning as your guide, you will learn the essentials of baking in a logical, fun and engaging way. Full of tips, tricks and relevant information – suited to the way we bake today – this course will teach you that success in baking always comes back to the foundations.
Learning in your own kitchen at your own pace, Anneka will help and encourage you along the way. The course will cover basic ingredients, equipment and mixing methods, exploring all the little things that you may never have been taught.
The course will be delivered in 6 modules which are released weekly. Made up of info sheets, videos, recipes, checklists and infographics, you can download and print them off to study and enjoy at your own pace.
We will only be accepting 30 bakers so that we can provide personal feedback and get to know you as you embark on your baking journey.
After 6 weeks, you will walk away with all the skills, knowledge and inspiration you need to bake at home with confidence and success!
Dates
27th March – 15th May 2020 (SOLD OUT)
24th July – 4th September 2020 (BOOK NOW)
If you're interested in enrolling in a future course and would like to be notified when new dates are released, please fill in your details at the bottom of this page.
Cost
$280 (Early Bird Special Offer - book before 24th May 2020)
$330 (Standard Pricing)
Student numbers
We will only be accepting 30 bakers for each course so that we can provide personal feedback and get to know you as you embark on your baking journey.
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.
So, is Baking Foundations for me?
- Would you like to extend, strengthen and improve your baking skills?
- Would you love to learn from Anneka but can't physically get to one of her face-to-face workshops or classes?
- 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 have a little taste of BakeClub?
- Are you interested in meeting other like-minded people and sharing your love of baking?
If any of these sound like you, then Baking Foundations is the course for you!
Love the idea of learning online?
Find out more about our other eCourse The Science of Baking.
Anneka thought of everything - great advice, tips and feedback, module content, easy to follow delicious recipes and the Facebook group and live Q&A was just like being in class. Don't really know what else could have been included - other than having Anneka in my kitchen!!
Mary Farrell, Sydney
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.
- Baking advice, guidance and inspiration from Anneka Manning.
- A chance to learn about the fundamentals of baking surrounded (virtually) by like-minded people.
- Access to a closed Facebook group 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.
- During the course, you will have access to two Facebook Live Q&As with Anneka (one mid-way through the program and one during your final week). This will give you the opportunity to ask her any baking questions that have arisen for you during the course.
- A thorough understanding of the basics of baking and how to use them to ensure baking success.
- Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home – and the inspiration to get into the kitchen and get baking
This course was full of useful baking information presented in an easy to learn format and the techniques taught made baking quick and easy. I have taken other online classes but also having the closed group page to ask questions and chat with other students during the course was such a bonus – it allowed me to interact with like minded bakers from the other side of the world while learning at the same time.
Terri Kullerd Fontenot, USA
Course Outline
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 will I get the most out of this course?
Do I have to use Facebook to take part in the course?
If you are not a Facebook user, or you’re apprehensive about joining the group, the course can still be completed without being a member however we do find that our students get more from the course if they do participate. The more you get involved with the group and share your experiences, the more value it will add to your Baking Foundations experience.
I am a confident baker ... but I still learned so much that helped me understand "why" certain things happen. I would definitely recommend it to anyone that is interested in baking.
Gina Hughes, Perth
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$350.00/pp
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The Science of Baking 5th June – 17th July 2020 is now SOLD OUT.
If you're interested in enrolling in a future course, please fill out your details below and you'll be one of the first to know when new dates are released.
If you want to gain a deeper understanding of what happens during a bake, and you want to become a more knowledgeable baker, then this course is for you. It truly offers the science of baking, taking some really complex interactions of ingredients and breaking the concepts down into easy to understand chunks that are linked together at the end.
Melissa Kunovsky, Sydney
What is The Science of Baking? Watch the video below to find out!
You are invited to Anneka's online kitchen!
The Science of Baking is a 6-week eCourse that will uncover the “why” behind the “how” of baking.
We will explore the most common ingredients and how they affect our baking when used in different ways. Once you understand the science of baking, you will be able to turn old baking failures into successes and troubleshoot as you bake from now on.
With Anneka Manning helping and encouraging you along the way, you’ll work through common baking mishaps – like why a cake hasn’t risen – and be guided through the science behind it, so you can apply this knowledge every single time you bake and ensure the best results.
The course will be delivered in 6 modules which are released weekly. Made up of videos, recipes, experiments, infographics and information sheets, you can download and print them off to study and enjoy at your own pace. The information will be presented in a fun and interesting way and will be backed up with practical projects, online discussions and lots of support.
In just 6 weeks you will understand why you’re using particular ingredients and the science behind what happens when you use them to guarantee success whenever you bake. You’ll gain the confidence to try past failed recipes again as well as the skill to adjust recipes with success.
Understanding the science of baking will open your eyes to the bigger baking picture and truly transform the way that you bake from now on.
Dates
5th June – 17th July 2020 (SOLD OUT)
If you are interested in enrolling in a future course, please fill out your details at the top of this page and we will be in touch when new dates are released.
Cost
$350
Student numbers
We will only be accepting 30 bakers for each course so that Anneka can provide personal feedback and timely answers to your baking questions.
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 Baking Foundations online course first.
As this course is completed online, it is suitable for students from all over the world.
So, is The Science of Baking for me?
- Would you like to understand the science behind baking and what is actually happening when you bake?
- Are you interested in why some bakes don’t work as expected?
- Would you like to extend, strengthen and improve your baking skills?
- Would you love to learn from Anneka but can't physically get to one of her face-to-face workshops or classes?
- Would you like to become part of the BakeClub community?
- Are you interested in meeting other like-minded people and sharing your love of baking?
If any of these sound like you, then The Science of Baking is the course for you!
Prefer to learn in person?
CLICK HERE to find out more about the face-to-face version of this course.
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.
- A chance to learn about the science of baking surrounded (virtually) by like-minded people.
- Access to a closed Facebook group 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.
- During the course, you will have access to two Facebook Live Q&As with Anneka (one in Week 3 and one in Week 6). This will give you the opportunity to ask her any baking questions that have arisen for you during the course.
- A thorough understanding of the science of baking and how to apply what you’ve learnt to always ensure baking success.
- Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home.
The Science of Baking is a fantastic way to learn in your own kitchen whilst having Anneka there to guide you. Knowing the science or the 'why' behind baking has given me a whole other level of knowledge and confidence ... I absolutely loved the course – I definitely learned what I hoped to and now know what things to consider when the bake doesn't go according to plan, or how to plan and prepare myself for a successful bake – I feel like I have some 'insider' knowledge! If possible, I love baking even more now.
Vanessa Matthews, Adelaide
Course Outline
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.
How will I get the most out of this course?
To get the most out of this course, you need to set aside at least 3-4 hours a week to read the content, watch the videos, do the experiments and bake the recipes. We know life sometimes gets in the way (you will have 6 months to access the course content too) but your baking won't improve and you won't enjoy the far-reaching benefits that this course can deliver if you don't put in the time and effort.
Do I have to use Facebook to take part in the course?
If you are not a Facebook user, or you’re apprehensive about joining the group, the course can still be completed without being a member however we do find that our students get more from the course if they do participate. The more you get involved with the group and share your experiences, the more value it will add to your The Science of Baking experience.
My favourite part was being able to ask questions throughout the course based on the baking you were doing, or what you saw others doing. I absolutely respect Anneka's ability to be able to offer information in a very clear and concise manner and I got more than expected from the course. If you are interested in understanding what is happening when you bake, so that you can get better outcomes, then you must do this course!
Gina Hughes, Perth
$450.00/pp
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This class has unfortunately been postponed due to the Coronavirus situation. If you would like to be notified when we will be running it again, please contact us.
Learn all there is to know about making delicious – and beautiful – celebration cakes!
This intensive, full-day workshop will teach you how to bake and decorate a range of impressive cakes.
Anneka Manning, author, baking teacher and the founder of BakeClub, will take you through how to bake a number of different cakes including sponges, buttercakes and rich chocolate layer cakes as well as gluten-free options. Along with different icings, frostings and buttercreams (including luscious Swiss meringue buttercream) you can use to cover your cakes, we will explore contemporary decorating techniques, ensuring your cakes look as gorgeous as they taste.
During this hands-on class, you will work in small groups making this a great way to meet like-minded bakers or the perfect excuse to bring a friend! Recipes you will learn to bake include divine White Chocolate & Almond Cupcakes and a fun and frivolous Confetti Cake, perfect for a special birthday celebration for little (or big!) kids.
You will leave with not only new skills and confidence, but all the recipes, practical tips and clever decorating ideas you need to bake the perfect cake – no matter what the occasion.
So, join us and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of celebration cakes!
You will learn:
- What makes a great looking – and tasting – cake
- How to bake a range of impressive cakes including sponges, layered buttercakes and special cupcakes
- How to prepare your cake tins for a great cake base
- A range of icings to cover your cakes including fail-safe buttercream, Swiss meringue buttercream, classic glacé and chocolate ganache
- Contemporary decorating techniques including naked cakes and flower piping
- Final touches and styling to complete your creation
Recipes you will learn to bake include:
- Confetti Cake
- Ombre Mocha Layer Cake
- White Chocolate & Almond Cupcakes
- Mini Lemon Thyme & Curd Sponges
What you will get:
- 7 hours of expert baking advice, guidance and inspiration from Anneka Manning
- Hands-on baking in the state-of-the-art BakeClub kitchen in Rosebery, Sydney
- Your chance to get the answers to any baking questions you’ve always wanted to ask
- An invaluable recipe and information kit to take home
- Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to take home, keep and use regularly in your own kitchen!
- Special gifts from our wonderful partners including a baking ingredient from Queen Fine Foods
- A fun day full of learning and laughs surrounded by like-minded people
- Take-home box with samples of all the goodies we bake in the class
- Morning and afternoon tea, and endless cups of tea and coffee!
Class details:
This workshop will take place over a full day (9.00am-5.00pm). There were will be two 3½-hour sessions with a break for lunch in between.
This class is suitable for:
Intermediate and experienced bakers.
The atmosphere in the BakeClub kitchen is always fun, great to be surrounded by like-minded people with a passion for baking. As always, Anneka is so good at imparting her vast knowledge in a very practical way, which gives you confidence to go it alone at home!
Helen Mackenzie
$450.00/pp
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Due to COVID-19 and the current health restrictions in NSW, this class is postponed until later in 2020. If you are interested in finding out when we reschedule this class, please click here to contact us.
Immerse yourself in a day full of bread baking!
This intensive, full-day workshop will cover all you need to know about baking bread and baking with yeast.
Anneka Manning, author, baking teacher and the founder of BakeClub, will teach you the science behind bread baking giving you a thorough understanding of what is actually happening throughout the process so you always come out with beautiful baked bread at home. You will explore the way yeast works and how to use it, as well as kneading, proving and shaping your homemade dough.
During this class, you will work in small groups making this a great way to meet like-minded bakers or the perfect excuse to bring a friend! You will learn to bake a collection of tried and tested recipes including simple Dinner Rolls and Fennel Grissini Sticks (the ultimate accompaniment to an antipasto or cheese plate) to Salsa Verde Pizza using your own homemade failsafe pizza dough and a divine Orange Cardamom and Plum Brioche.
With your new skills and confidence, you will be able to try your hand at any yeast-based recipes including bread, rolls, loaves, scrolls, pizzas, flatbreads… The list is endless!
You will learn:
- How yeast works and how to use it
- The differences between fresh and dried yeast
- The importance of gluten in bread baking
- Kneading by hand and with a stand mixer
- Why proving is important and what is actually happening during the process
- How to shape loaves and rolls
- Glazing, scoring and slashing your bread
- The three main stages of bread baking
- The best ways to store your home-baked bread
Recipes you will learn to bake include:
- Dinner Rolls
- Fennel Grissini Sticks
- Persian Flatbread (Taftan)
- Olive & Rosemary Focaccia
- Mini Rolls with Cheese (Kifle Sa Sirom)
- Fig & Walnut Bread
- Four Seed Spelt Loaf
- Salsa Verde Pizza
- Orange Cardamom and Plum Brioche
- Swedish Cinnamon And Almond Twisted Buns (Kanelbullar)
What you will get:
- 7 hours of expert baking advice, guidance and inspiration from Anneka Manning
- Hands-on baking in the state-of-the-art BakeClub kitchen in Rosebery, Sydney
- Your chance to get the answers to any baking questions you’ve always wanted to ask
- An invaluable recipe and information kit to take home
- Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to take home, keep and use regularly in your own kitchen!
- Special gifts from our wonderful partners including a baking ingredient from Queen Fine Foods
- A fun day full of learning and laughs surrounded by like-minded people
- Take-home box with samples of all the goodies we bake in the class
- Morning and afternoon tea, and endless cups of tea and coffee!
Class details:
This workshop will take place over a full day (9.00am-5.00pm). There were will be two 3½-hour sessions with a break for lunch in between.
This class is suitable for:
Enthusiastic beginners, intermediate and experienced bakers.
$4,455.00/pp
more info- Baking Classes -
Due to COVID-19 and the current health restrictions in NSW, the next Make Me a Baker program is postponed until later in 2020.
If you would like to be kept updated when we set new dates, please fill out your details at the bottom of this page.
The practical, approachable, inspiring and
fun way to learn to bake
This unique 6-month program is designed to make you a confident, inspired and skilled baker - no matter your current ability!
Currently the only baking course of its kind available in Australia, Make Me a Baker is hosted by Anneka Manning and comprises of a series of hands-on classes, workshops, online forums and at-home projects. It not only covers the basics of baking but also the more challenging techniques as well.
You will follow the entire baking process from learning how to write your own recipes and substitute ingredients right up to presenting and styling your finished product with tips and tricks from industry professionals.
Throughout this comprehensive program, you will learn not only the 'how' but also the 'why' of baking, exploring the science behind it and giving you the know-how and confidence to be a brilliant baker.
Don't take our word for it! Hear what some of our graduates had to say about their Make Me a Baker experience.
Location:
All hands-on classes take place in the Flash in the Pan Studio kitchen in Rosebery (only 10 minutes from Sydney's CBD).
Want to know more? Click here to download the Make Me a Baker brochure.
I have had the most amazing experience and know that I have learned from one of the best in the biz. Anneka draws on her vast industry experience and obvious love of baking and shares these things generously and passionately with her students. The small group sessions were perfectly structured, enabling us to put into practice all that we were learning, under Anneka's professional guidance. Anneka's program has not only deepened my knowledge of the fundamentals of baking so integral to success, I feel that I now bake with greater instinct, passion and creativity.
Cate Tibbertsma, 2019 Graduate
