Join Anneka Manning and the BakeClub team these school holidays for another fun and interactive hands-on baking workshop to explore the wonderful world of breads and yeast.
Mix, roll, knead, shape and bake your way through the day. From dinner rolls and grissini sticks to sticky cinnamon scrolls and pizza, we will make a range of scrumptious bread-based recipes to enjoy and take home. You will also learn how yeast works through a collection of fun experiments and discover the history and relevance of different traditional breads from various cultures.
Click on the Ascham Holiday Academy button on booking page to make booking.
You will be required to pay using a credit card, and a receipt will be automatically generated, which is your confirmation of enrolment. No other form of confirmation is given. Minimum numbers need to be reached in order for a program to go ahead. If minimum numbers are not reached, you will be informed and provided with a refund. Enrolments are taken on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis as numbers are limited in all programs, so please book early to avoid disappointment. There will be no refunds or credits for cancelled bookings.
All details including special needs, medical and known allergies, and emergency contacts must be completed at the time of booking.
The enrolments close on Sunday 17th December 2018. Due to the specialised nature of our classes we can not receive bookings after this date.
Join Anneka Manning and the BakeClub team these school holidays for another wonderful hands-on baking workshop! This time we will explore traditional Christmas baking and create a range of festive treats from around the world.
From spiced Pepperkaker biscuits from Scandinavia to French Bûche de Noël and fun little plum puddings from England, we will also have some fun with Christmas crafts and wrapping your baking so it is all ready to go under the tree!
Click on the Ascham Holiday Academy button on booking page to make booking.
You will be required to pay using a credit card, and a receipt will be automatically generated, which is your confirmation of enrolment. No other form of confirmation is given. Minimum numbers need to be reached in order for a program to go ahead. If minimum numbers are not reached, you will be informed and provided with a refund. Enrolments are taken on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis as numbers are limited in all programs, so please book early to avoid disappointment. There will be no refunds or credits for cancelled bookings.
All details including special needs, medical and known allergies, and emergency contacts must be completed at the time of booking.
The enrolments close on Sunday 9 December 2018. Due to the specialised nature of our classes we can not receive bookings after this date.
Learn all there is to know about making the quintessential cake!
Join Anneka Manning, founder of BakeClub and author of BakeClass, in a 2-hour, discovery masterclass on everything there is to know about baking, icing and decorating a cake!
This fun and informative demonstration-style class will arm you with all the foolproof recipes and practical tips you need to bake the perfect cake at home. We will also explore a variety of clever decorating ideas you can use to embellish your cakes, ensuring they look as gorgeous as they taste!
You will leave this class with the know-how and confidence to create a range of impressive cakes at home, whether it be cupcakes for the school cake stall or a classic sponge for a special afternoon tea.
So join us and say goodbye to store-bought cakes forever!
Anneka will also share some of her much-loved recipes including:
Gluten-free Mandarin, Polenta and Coconut Cakes
Classic 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
Special gifts from our wonderful partners including a baking ingredient fromQueen 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
Delicious tastings throughout the class
Endless cups of tea and coffee
Baking confidence and knowledge to take home, keep and use regularly in your own kitchen!
This class is suitable for:
Beginner bakers as well as experienced bakers. Although this class is designed for beginner and intermediate bakers, you will pick up 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.
Discover the secrets to super light soufflés and sponges!
Join Anneka Manning, founder of BakeClub and author of BakeClass, in a 2-hour, discovery masterclass that will help you conquer these scary – yet sublime – classics!
Starting off with basic fail-safe recipes for each one, we will also look at several variations that are sure to impress.
This demonstration style class will arm you with all the techniques and confidence you need to whip up a soufflé or sponge whenever the mood takes you!
So join us and impress at your next get-together!
Anneka will also share some of her much-loved recipes including:
Classic Hot Milk Strawberry Sponge
Lemon Chiffon Cake
Three Cheese Souffles
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
Special gifts from our wonderful partners including a baking ingredient fromQueen 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
Delicious tastings throughout the class
Endless cups of tea and coffee
Baking confidence and knowledge to take home, keep and use regularly in your own kitchen!
This class is suitable for:
Beginner bakers as well as experienced bakers. Although this class is designed for beginner and intermediate bakers, you will pick up new tricks no matter your skill level.
Join Anneka Manning, founder of BakeClub and author of BakeClass, in this 2-hour discovery masterclass where we will delve into the science behind what happens when egg whites are whisked with sugar.
This demonstration-style class will give you the understanding and know-how to tackle the three main meringue-making techniques – French, Swiss and Italian – at home. Full of tips and tricks, this class will help you conquer your fear of meringue – often a home cook's nemesis – and you will learn how to troubleshoot when things go wrong.
You will leave this class with the confidence, knowledge and inspiration to tackle a range of deliciously sweet meringue-based creations at home!
Anneka will also share some of her much-loved recipes including:
French, Swiss and Italian Meringue
Rosewater Pavlovas with Roasted Red Fruits
Swiss Buttercream
Giant Marbled Chocolate Meringues
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
Special gifts from our wonderful partners including a baking ingredient fromQueen 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
Delicious tastings throughout the class
Endless cups of tea and coffee
Baking confidence and knowledge to take home, keep and use regularly in your own kitchen!
This class is suitable for:
Beginner bakers through to experienced bakers. This class is designed for bakers of all skill levels starting from an introduction to meringue for beginners right through to practical tips for experienced bakers who may want to perfect their meringue-making skills.
Anneka shares her knowledge so freely and is clearly so knowledgable. The demonstrations really brought the concepts to life.
A no-fuss 'real' guide to the world of gluten-free baking!
Join Anneka Manning, founder of BakeClub and author of BakeClass, in this 2-hour discovery masterclass and be guided through the tricky world of gluten-free baking.
This demonstration-style class will give you a thorough understanding of what can be substituted for gluten-based ingredients in your baking 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.
You will go home with an invaluable collection of gluten-free recipes 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 also share some of her much-loved recipes including:
Gluten-free Wholegrain & Chia Bread
Gluten-free Banana Bread
Gluten-free Coconut & Berry Muffins
Gluten-free Vanilla Cupcakes
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
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
Endless cups of tea and coffee
Baking confidence and knowledge to take home, keep and use regularly in your own kitchen!
This class is suitable for:
Beginner bakers through to experienced bakers. Bakers of all skills levels who are interested in gluten-free baking will benefit from this class whether at the start, somewhere in the middle or well into their baking journey!
JoinAnneka Manning, founder ofBakeCluband author ofBakeClass, in this 2-hour, discovery masterclass that will uncover the mysteries behind everyday ingredients and why they affect our baking when used in different ways.
This demonstration-style class 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.
You will leave this 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?
Anneka will also share some of her much-loved recipes specially chosen to help you put what you’ve learnt to use and practise your new skills at home!
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
Special gifts from our wonderful partners including a baking ingredient fromQueen 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
Endless cups of tea and coffee
Baking confidence and knowledge to take home, keep and use regularly in your own kitchen!
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!
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.
JoinAnneka Manning, founder ofBakeCluband author ofBakeClass, in a 2½-hour discovery masterclass that will have you creating your own little puffs of choux pastry at home!
This hands-on class will introduce you to the "rebel of the pastry world" explaining how the method for making choux is actually the opposite to all other pastries. Packed with loads of hints, tips and tricks, we will cover the three most important things to keep in mind when making choux pastry to ensure success.
You will leave this class armed with the knowledge and confidence to try your hand at one of the baking world’s little acts of magic at home.
So join us and say hello to homemade éclairs, gougères and profiteroles!
Anneka will also share some of her much-loved recipes including:
Basic Choux Pastry (Pâte à Choux)
Mini Double Chocolate & Fresh Mint Éclairs
Strawberry & Rosewater Cream Puffs
Gruyère Gougères
Cinnamon & Espresso Profiteroles with Chocolate Fudge Sauce
What you will get:
2½ 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
Special gifts from our wonderful partners including baking ingredient fromQueen 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
Delicious tastings throughout the class
Endless cups of tea and coffee
Baking confidence and knowledge to take home, keep and use regularly in your own kitchen!
This class is suitable for:
Beginner bakers through to experienced bakers. Bakers of all skills levels who are interested in extending their pastry skills will benefit from this class whether at the start, somewhere in the middle or well into their baking journey!
I loved the Choux Pastry session. Anneka is very knowledgeable and conveys information that is easy to understand, and take home and put into practice. She explained why a process is done and I now understand why my past attempts at Choux were not "like the pictures" in my cookbooks. Definitely recommend everyone with a baking interest to take the time to sit and listen and learn from Anneka.
JoinAnneka Manning, founder ofBakeCluband author ofBakeClass, in a hands-on 2½-hour, discovery masterclass that will help you conquer your fear of pastry… Forever!
Packed with loads of hints, tips and tricks, this hands-on “crash course” will introduce you to the world of shortcrust pastry in a fun and informative way, enabling you to master the art of making your own melt-in-the-mouth pastry at home.
You will leave this class with an invaluable collection of both sweet and savoury recipes that are sure to become firm family favourites.
So join us and say goodbye to store-bought pastry – forever!
Anneka will also share some of her much-loved recipes including:
Basic Shortcrust Pastry (with 6 variations)
Roasted Pumpkin, Tomato & Oregano Tart
Leek & Blue Cheese Tartlets
Chocolate Pecan Tart
What you will get:
2½ 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
Special gifts from our wonderful partners including a baking ingredient fromQueen 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
Delicious tastings throughout the class
Endless cups of tea and coffee
Baking confidence and knowledge to take home, keep and use regularly in your own kitchen!
This class is suitable for:
Beginner bakers through to experienced bakers. This class is designed for bakers of all skill levels starting from an introduction to shortcrust pastry for beginners right through to practical tips for experienced bakers who may want to perfect their pastry-making skills.
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.
Elizabeth Hill
If you are interested in baking this class is a must – informative, enjoyable and tasty!
TASMANIA IN A JAR: Preserving the seasons to add magic to your baking
Join Michelle Crawford for a beautiful hands-on workshop all about preserving the seasons. This class will incorporate some of Michelle’s favourite Tassie ingredients along with some special jars of preserves from her very own pantry to show you how to bring a little magic to your baking.
During this class, you will be making a collection of preserves including roasted strawberry jam and blackcurrant curd, and then using these, along with sour cherry conserve and wild damson plum paste to create a range of bakes. You will use eggs from Michelle’s hens, lush organic whipped cream and delicious treats from her Huon Valley garden!
You will learn:
The principles of preserving – making the most of what the season has to offer
Preserving techniques, tips and tricks
How to make the most of preserves in your baking
Michelle will also be hosting a Smartphone Photography workshop in the afternoon from 2-5.30pm. Click Here for more details and to book.
NOTE: Cake Bake and Sweet Show is in Sydney on Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th November so if you are travelling to Sydney for the weekend, it might be worth a visit!
About Michelle Crawford
Driven by a love of potatoes, Michelle ditched the bright lights of Sydney for a quiet life in an old farmhouse in the Tasmanian countryside. When not cooking on her wood stove and chasing naughty chickens out of the vegetable garden, she finds herself busy working as a food stylist, workshop teacher, food consultant, cook and writer.
Whilst this lifestyle sounds idyllic what motivates Michelle is a passion for real food and the people who produce it. A devoted cook and eater, she can often be found driving down country roads sourcing the very best produce from growers and farmers and spending far too long talking to them about potatoes. She is also the co-author of Not Just Jam.
SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY for BAKERS: How to shoot great shots with what you have
Following on from Michelle’s morning session on preserving (Tasmania in a Jar), this hands-on workshop will teach you how to use your smartphone as a tool to show the world what’s happening in your kitchen – to take amazing shots of your baking at home be it to share with family and friends, for social media, your website or blog.
You will learn:
The best place to set up a food styling studio at home
How to use natural light to enhance your photographs
The importance of composition and finding your own style
How to use everyday items / what to have on hand to tell your story
The use of backdrops and prop selection and where to source them
How to take a great photo on your phone and the best apps for editing
This workshop will be practical, useful and completely approachable. AND we’ll be eating a little bit of cake along the way!
Michelle will also be hosting a preserving workshop, Tasmania in a Jar, earlier in the day from 9.30-1pm. Click Here for more details and to book.
NOTE: Cake Bake and Sweet Show is in Sydney on Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th November so if you are travelling to Sydney for the weekend, it might be worth a visit!
About Michelle Crawford
Driven by a love of potatoes, Michelle ditched the bright lights of Sydney for a quiet life in an old farmhouse in the Tasmanian countryside. When not cooking on her wood stove and chasing naughty chickens out of the vegetable garden, she finds herself busy working as a food stylist, workshop teacher, food consultant, cook and writer.
Whilst this lifestyle sounds idyllic what motivates Michelle is a passion for real food and the people who produce it. A devoted cook and eater, she can often be found driving down country roads sourcing the very best produce from growers and farmers and spending far too long talking to them about potatoes. She is also the co-author of Not Just Jam.
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 7-week online course 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, with a week off in the middle to catch up. 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 7 weeks, you will walk away with all the skills, knowledge and inspiration you need to bake at home with confidence and success!
Dates
Special 3-week Holiday Intensive: 4th January - 25th January 2019 (CLICK HERE to enrol)
19 October – 7 December 2018 (SOLD OUT)
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?)
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!
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
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.
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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