JoinAnneka Manning, founder ofBakeCluband author ofBakeClass, in a 2-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:
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 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:
Intermediate and experienced bakers. This class is best suited for those with some baking experience.
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 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.
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
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.
JoinAnneka Manning, founder ofBakeCluband author ofBakeClass, in a 2-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:
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 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.
Baking Foundations will run again from Friday 19th October – Friday 7th December, 2018.CLICK HERE to enrol 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 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
10 August – 28 September 2018 (SOLD OUT).
19 October – 7 December 2018 (CLICK HERE to enrol)
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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Learn all there is to know about making delicious – and beautiful – celebration cakes!
Join Anneka Manning, founder of BakeClub and author of BakeClass, in an intensive, full-day workshop where you will immerse yourself in the wonderful world of celebration cakes!
This hands-on baking class will take you through how to bake a range of impressive cakes including sponges, buttercakes and rich chocolate layer cakes as well as gluten-free options. Along with a number of 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.
From divine White Chocolate & Almond Cupcakes to a fun and frivolous Confetti Cake, perfect for a special birthday celebration for little (or big!) kids, you will learn to bake and decorate a collection of tried and tested recipes.
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 leave with not only new-found 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.
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
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
Special gifts from our wonderful partners including a bakeware gift fromBaker's Secretand a baking ingredient fromQueen Fine Foods
An invaluable recipe and information kit to take home
Delicious tastings throughout the class
Morning and afternoon tea
Take-home box with samples of all the goodies we bake in the class
Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to take home, keep and use regularly in your own kitchen!
A fun day full of learning and laughs surrounded by like-minded people
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!
New dates released! Make Me a Baker will run again from October 2018 – April 2019. Please click on the 'Dates' tab above for more information.
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.
