Master the magical art of choux pastry!

Join Anneka Manning, founder of BakeClub and author of BakeClass, 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 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
• 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!

Uncover the secrets to perfect shortcrust pastry!

Join Anneka Manning, founder of BakeClub and author of BakeClass, 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 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
• 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.

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.

Michelle's Instagram

Michelle's Hugo and Elsa blog

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.

Michelle's Instagram

Michelle's Hugo and Elsa blog

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 from Baker's Secret and a baking ingredient from Queen 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.

Immerse yourself in a day full of bread baking!

Join Anneka Manning, founder of BakeClub and author of BakeClass, in an intensive, full-day workshop all about yeast and baking bread.

This hands-on baking class will take you through the way yeast works and how to use it, to kneading, proving and shaping your homemade dough, ensuring you come out with not only delicious but beautiful baked bread at home. Anneka will explore the science behind bread baking giving you a thorough understanding of what is actually happening throughout the process.

You will leave this workshop with a collection of tried and tested recipes from simple Dinner Rolls to Fennel Grissini Sticks (the ultimate accompaniment to an antipasto or cheese plate) and a divine Fig and Walnut Bread.

With your new-found skills and confidence, you will be able to try your hand at any yeast-based recipes including bread, rolls, loaves, scrolls, pizzas, flatbreads... With the right know-how, the list is endless!

You will learn:

• Yeast – how it 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
• Proving – why it is important and what is actually happening
• Shaping loaves and rolls
• Glazing, scoring and slashing your bread
• The 3 main stages of bread baking
• Storing your home-baked bread

Recipes you will learn to bake include:

• Dinner Rolls
• Olive & Rosemary Focaccia
• Kifle Sa Sirom (Mini Rolls with Cheese)
• Fennel Grissini Sticks
• Fig & Walnut Bread

What you will get:

• 6-7 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 baking ingredient from Queen 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:

Enthusiastic beginners, intermediate and experienced bakers.

Discover everything you need to know about making your own sourdough!

Join Anneka Manning, founder of BakeClub and author of BakeClass, in an intensive, weekend workshop where you will learn everything there is to know about how to make and bake your own artisinal-style sourdough bread at home.

This weekend of in-depth, hands-on baking classes will take you through the entire process from making and maintaining your own sourdough starter through to proving, kneading, shaping, baking and even storing your bread! Anneka will guide you every step of the way, sharing her years of experience and research as well as all of her practical and handy tips and tricks.

From a Basic Sourdough Bread to a Three Cheese and Mushroom Sourdough Pizza, you will explore the ingredients and flavourings that make great sourdough while discovering the science behind what is happening during the process. 

Not only will you get to spend the weekend immersed in the world of sourdough with a group of like-minded people, but you will sample all of the delicious breads and pizzas you make. Plus you'll get to take home armfuls of sourdough bread!

You will leave this workshop with your own sourdough starter and all the knowledge, skill and confidence you need to be able to use it to bake your own delicious sourdough bread at home – forever!

You will will learn:

• What a sourdough starter is
• How to make your own sourdough starter
• How to feed, maintain, store and get the most from your sourdough starter
• What is a levain or pre-frement
• Ingredients and flavourings that make great sourdough breads
• What is the most ideal way to prove your sourdough
• Using proving baskets
• Effective techniques for kneading
• How to shape your sourdough
• How to get a crunchy crust and chewy texture (like the artisan ones you buy!)

Recipes you will learn to bake include:

• Sourdough Starter
• Basic Sourdough Bread
• Seeded Wholemeal Sourdough
• Three Cheese and Mushroom Sourdough Pizza

What you will get:

• 12 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 from Baker's Secret and a baking ingredient from Queen Fine Foods
• An invaluable recipe and information kit to take home
• Delicious tastings throughout the class
• Morning and afternoon tea
• Your own sourdough starter 
• Armfuls of sourdough bread to take home
• Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to take home, keep and use regularly in your own kitchen!
• A fun weekend full of learning and laughs surrounded by like-minded people

Class details:

This workshop will take place over two full days (Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th June 2018 from 9.30am-4.30pm). Each day will have two 3-hour sessions with a break for lunch in between.

This class is suitable for:

Intermediate and experienced bakers.