Baking Foundations is a fun and engaging self-paced online course that will take you back to the fundamentals of baking.

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Baking Foundations is a self-paced online course that will take you back to the fundamentals of baking – in your own time, at your own pace – all from your own home kitchen! 

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.

Made up of info sheets, videos, recipes, checklists and infographics, the course material will be delivered in six modules which you can study and enjoy at your own pace. The course will cover basic ingredients, equipment and mixing methods, exploring all the little things that you may never have been taught.

At the end of this course, you will walk away with all the skills, knowledge and inspiration you need to bake at home with confidence and success!

Please note: Baking Foundations is an extended version of our Baking Basics online course so we do not recommend it to those who have already completed Baking Basics.

How to enrol

Baking Foundations is a self-paced course and is now open for enrolment. 

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Gluten-free Baking Essentials is a self-paced online course that will introduce you to the tricky world of gluten-free baking.

Discover this no-fuss 'real' guide to the world of gluten-free baking – in your own time!

Gluten-free Baking Essentials is a self-paced online course that will introduce you to the tricky world of gluten-free baking and will give you an understanding of gluten-free ingredients and how to use them successfully – all from your own home kitchen!

Completed in your own time, at your own pace, this course 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 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 also receive an invaluable collection of gluten-free recipes that you can build upon and use on a daily basis including gluten-free bread, pastry, pizza base, muffins, biscuits and a special celebration cake.

Guided by Anneka Manning, she will share her more than 30 years of baking experience, knowledge and research, as well as all of her practical and handy tips and tricks.

By the end of this course, you will walk away with all the knowledge, skill and confidence you need to get the best out of recipes without gluten and enjoy successful – and delicious – gluten-free baking!

Gluten-free Baking Essentials is accredited by Coeliac Australia.

How to enrol

Gluten-free Baking Essentials is a self-paced course and is now open for enrolment. 

Cost

$100

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is, quite simply, 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 successfully in their baking. This course is not only for those who need to avoid gluten in their own diets, but also those who want to bake for family and friends who are gluten-intolerant.

As this course is completed online, it is suitable for students from all over the world.

What will I get?

• An understanding of gluten-free baking, substitutions and gluten-free flour options
• Downloadable and printable information resources including The Principles of Gluten-free Baking, A Guide to Gluten-free Flours, Starches and Other Ingredients, Making Your Own Gluten-free Flour Blends and Tips for Gluten-free Baking
• An invaluable collection of delicious gluten-free recipes (many of which are also dairy-free) that you can build upon and use on a daily basis (see full list below)
  
• Membership to BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table online group which will provide ongoing support and inspiration
  
• Gluten-free baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home

Which recipes are included?

• Artisan-style Gluten-free Bread
• Gluten & Dairy-free Banana & Coconut Berry Muffins
  
• Gluten-free Banana Bread
  
• Gluten-free Chocolate Chunk Cookies
  
• Gluten-free Orange Toffee & Chocolate Celebration Cake
  
• Gluten-free Ricotta, Basil & Tomato Pizza
  
• Gluten-free Shortcrust Pastry
  
• Gluten-free Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting
  
• Gluten-free Zucchini, Feta & Pesto Galette
  
• Seeded Gluten-free Crackers

How does a self-paced course work?

This online course is completely self-guided. 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.

You can take as long as you need to complete the course – it's up to you how quickly you want to work through the content. You will have lifetime access to all the recipes and printable information sheets so you can dip in and out of it whenever it suits you.

There is the option to connect with other bakers via Facebook through BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table membership group and via Instagram using #bakeschoolglutenfree. This way you can share your experience and support each other as your confidence and skills grow.

So, is Gluten-Free Baking Essentials for me?

• Do you need to avoid gluten in your diet but still want to bake delicious things you can eat?
• Do you want to bake successfully for family and friends who are gluten-intolerant?
• Would you like to gain a thorough understanding of what can be substituted for gluten-based ingredients in your baking and gain the confidence to do so?
• Would you like to be guided and inspired by Anneka's 30+ years of baking experience in your own kitchen?
• Do you have more time on your hands at the moment and keen to learn a new skill?

If any of these sound like you, then this course is the one for you!

Sourdough is an in-depth, self-paced online course where you will learn everything there is to know about making and baking your own artisan sourdough bread. 

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

Sourdough is an in-depth, self-paced online course where you will learn everything there is to know about making and baking your own artisan sourdough bread – in your own time, at your own pace – all from your own home kitchen!

Made up of a combination of demonstration videos, printable recipes and invaluable information sheets that you can study at your own pace, this online course 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.

Throughout the course, Anneka Manning shares her more than 30 years of baking experience, knowledge and research, as well as all of her practical and handy tips and tricks. 

At the end of this course, you will walk away with all the knowledge, skill and confidence you need to be able to bake your own delicious sourdough bread at home.

How to enrol

Sourdough is now open for enrolment.

Cost

$150

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is, quite simply, suitable for everyone, but it is aimed at intermediate to experienced bakers. As this course is completed online, it is suitable for students from all over the world.

What will I get?

• Four downloadable modules which will take you through the complete process of making your own sourdough
• A thorough understanding of the sourdough process and how to apply what you’ve learnt to be able to troubleshoot in the future and ensure baking success
  
• Membership to BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table online group
• Invaluable printable information sheets and recipes
• 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?

• 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 a levain or pre-frement is
• Key ingredients and equipment needed to make great sourdough bread
• What is the most ideal way to knead and prove your sourdough
• Using proving baskets and how to shape your sourdough without them
• The secret to a crunchy crust and chewy texture (like the artisan ones you buy!)

How does a self-paced course work?

This online course is completely self-guided. 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.

You can take as long as you need to complete the course – it's up to you how quickly you want to work through the content. You will have lifetime access to all the videos, recipes and printable information sheets so you can dip in and out of it whenever it suits you.

There is the option to connect with other bakers via Facebook through BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table membership group and via Instagram using #bakeschoolsourdough. This way you can share your experience and support each other as your confidence and skills grow.

Can I use my own sourdough starter if I already have one?

You are more than welcome to use your own starter if you already have one but we do recommend that you use a sourdough starter that is 100% hydration. A 100% hydration starter is made from, and fed with, equal quantities (by weight) of both flour and water, or 1 part flour and 1 part water (for example, 125g of starter is fed with 125g water and 125g flour).

So, is Sourdough for me?

• Would you like to master the technique of making your own sourdough bread from scratch?
• Would you love to be able to bake artisan-style bread at home?
• Would you like to be guided and inspired by Anneka's 30+ years of baking experience in your own kitchen?
• Do you have more time on your hands at the moment and keen to learn a new skill?

If any of these sound like you, then this course is the one for you!