The Science of Baking is a 6-week online course that will uncover the “why” behind the “how” of baking.

The August-September 2024 course 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.​

This is a fun and fascinating course where you will learn how baking works and how to apply that knowledge to improve your baking. Anneka's knowledge and guidance was key to me learning as much as I did. What a great teacher! The videos were simple, clear and easy to understand. Excellent learning materials that I loved reading. Great recipes – some have become favourites already!

Lesley Schoer, Coffs Harbour

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 online course 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, virtual live sessions with Anneka, 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

The Science of Baking August-September 2024 is now SOLD OUT.

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 top of this page.

Cost

$350 

Student numbers

We will only be accepting a limited number of bakers for this course so that Anneka can provide personal feedback and timely answers to your baking questions.

Learn the foundations of making éclairs – from perfect choux pastry to stunning decorations – in this fun and informative LIVE online baking class!

Éclairs will take place on Sunday 27th October 2024 (10.00am-1.00pm).

You will bake the most delicious eclairs you’ve ever had – in your own home!

Jessica, Sydney

Learn to create stunning classic éclairs – right in your very own kitchen!

Éclairs is a fun and informative 3-hour LIVE virtual baking class where you will learn the foundations of making éclairs – from perfect choux pastry and luscious fillings to stunning glazes and decorations. Once the basics are learnt you will then be able to mix and match all of these elements with different flavourings to customise your own éclairs.

Anneka Manning will take you through the process and share her more than 30 years of baking experience and knowledge, as well as all her practical tips and tricks. You will have the opportunity to make Classic Chocolate Éclairs along with her as well as ask any questions that arise as you mix, pipe, bake, fill and decorate your way throughout the morning.

The virtual Live Session will be supported by printable recipes and resources which will become your go-to éclairs baking kit. Anneka will also share a number of flavour variations (including coffee, hazelnut, raspberry, and choc-orange), as well as extra recipes including pretty Rosewater & Strawberry Éclairs and to-die-for Salted Caramel Éclairs with Craquelin.

At the end of this class, you will come away not only with new-found confidence but all the knowledge and skill you need to create stunning, mouth-watering éclairs whenever you want.

Dates

Sunday 27th October 2024 at 10.00am-1.00pm (Australian Eastern Daylight Time UTC+11) via Zoom.

The Live Session will be recorded and will be available for you to watch afterward if you are unable to attend or if you would simply like to rewatch it at a later date.

If you're interested in joining a future class and would like to be notified when new dates are released, please fill in your details at the bottom of this page. 

Cost

$100

Student numbers

We will only be accepting a limited number of bakers for this class so that Anneka can answer your baking questions during the Live Session and provide personal feedback.

Anneka is a wonderful teacher - warm, friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. What a lovely way to spend an afternoon.

Kristin, online class student

Who is this class suitable for?

This class is, quite simply, suitable for everyone – from beginners to more experienced bakers who want to brush up on their choux and éclair-making skills. As this class is completed online, it is suitable for students from all over the world.

What will I get?

• A 3-hour virtual live baking demonstration (which will take place on Zoom and will be recorded) where you will learn and bake along with Anneka Manning through the process of making Classic Chocolate Éclairs
• Access to Anneka's baking experience, knowledge, tips and tricks, and the ability to ask her any questions that come up during the class
• A chance to learn surrounded (virtually) by like-minded people
• A thorough understanding of how to make éclairs and how to apply what you’ve learnt to be able to troubleshoot in the future and ensure baking success
• A 15% discount code to use to purchase any baking supplies from Cakers Warehouse
• Invaluable printable information sheets and recipes
• Lifetime access to the live video and course material
• Membership to BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table online group to continue asking questions and share your baking
• Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home

What will I learn?

This class will cover all things éclair-making and will include: 

• Essential equipment needed to make éclairs
• The importance of balancing your ingredients when making choux pastry
• Making choux by hand, with a stand mixer and in a food processor
• How to tell when your choux is ready to be piped
• Piping techniques (including the best piping tips to use) for good-looking, evenly shaped éclairs
  
• How to achieve well 'puffed' éclairs
• Filling options including pastry cream (crème pâtissière), creme diplomat (crème diplomate) and chantilly cream
• Different techniques for filling your éclairs including both 'hidden' and 'visible' fillings
• Icing options including chocolate ganache, glace icing, and fondant icing
  
• How to get the best glaze finish on your éclairs and decorating inspiration
• How to store and freeze your éclairs

How will I get the most out of this online class?

To get the most out of this class, you need to set aside the time to attend the Live Session with Anneka and read the support material supplied beforehand. The Live Session will be recorded so it will be available to watch at any time if you are unable to attend. However, we do recommend baking along to get the most out of the class.

What if the dates don't suit me? Can I still enrol in the class?

If the date of this class doesn't work for you, you can still enrol and take part in your own time. While you may miss out on the Live Session, it will be recorded and will be available to watch when it suits you. You will have lifetime access to the video, as well as all the course material (including all of the resources and recipes).

To have someone of Anneka’s calibre virtually in my kitchen was invaluable and well worth the time and cost ... Just enrol and do it. You will not be disappointed.

Carole, online class student

If you are interested in a future class, please fill out your details below and you'll be one of the first to know when new dates are released.

Baking Basics is a self-paced online course where you will learn the basics of baking – in your own time, at your own pace.

Learn to bake at home – in your own time!

Baking Basics is a fun and engaging self-paced online course where you will learn the basics of baking – in your own time, at your own pace – all from your own home kitchen!

Guided by Anneka Manning and her more than 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!

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. 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 endless enjoyment.

Designed to be completed in 14 days (but you can take as long as you like), this is the perfect online course for anyone looking for a structured way to learn how to bake.

Please note: Baking 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 to enrol

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