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BakeClub's online baking classes run in three different formats: LIVE, guided and self-paced. To find out more about the formats and choose which online class is right for you, please click here.
$100.00/pp
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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!
$50.00/pp
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Learn to bake the BEST scones you have ever eaten – light, flaky and irresistible – in this fun and casual online baking class!
Scones is not currently scheduled.
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.
I've eaten a fair few scones and even made several batches in my day, none of which compared to the calibre of the scone taught in Anneka's online Scones class. It was revelatory. In addition to Anneka's friendly and approachable style, there are comprehensive explanations, expertise and skills. I recommend this class as a way to relax and switch off from your everyday, if only to experience the very best of scones, made by your own hands.
Lee, NSW
Learn to bake the BEST scones you have ever eaten – right in your very own kitchen!
Scones is a fun and casual 1.5-hour LIVE virtual baking class where you will learn to make your own traditional scones – light, flaky and irresistible!
Anneka Manning will take you through the process step by step, sharing all of her practical tips and tricks along the way to guarantee success. You will have the ability to bake along with her as well as ask any questions that arise as you rub, mix, shape and bake your own ‘cream scones’. You will also learn how to adapt the basic recipe to create a range of different scones for any occasion.
The virtual Live Session will be supported by printable recipes and resources which will become your go-to scone baking kit. Anneka will also share a number of recipe variations so that you can use the techniques and tips learnt to create both savoury scrolls and a divine dessert.
At the end of this class, you will come away not only with new-found skills and confidence but a batch of fresh-from-the-oven warm scones ready for Sunday afternoon tea!
Dates
Scones is not currently scheduled.
If you are interested in joining a future class and would like to be notified when new dates are released, please fill in your details at the top of this page.
Cost
$50
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.
The Scones LIVE class was such a joy to be part of. I'm no stranger to baking or scones but I felt like I achieved my best scones to date, even though I thought I did well prior. I really loved being part of such a wonderful group where I did not feel pressure or judgement, I was just at ease! Come as you are, you are definitely welcome at a BakeClub class.
Alicia, NSW
Who is this class suitable for?
This class is, quite simply, suitable for everyone – from absolute beginners to more experienced bakers who want to brush up on their scone-making skills. As this class is completed online, it is suitable for students from all over the world.
What will I get?
- A 1.5-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 traditional scones
- 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 traditional scones and how to apply what you’ve learnt to be able to troubleshoot in the future and ensure baking success
- 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
Seeing Anneka make scones and explain what she is doing and being able to ask questions is so valuable – you are in the kitchen with her and learning from her years of experience. It is also great to learn and share your experience and ideas with the other participants. A fun afternoon with a delicious batch of scones to enjoy at the end!
Vanessa, South Australia
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).
$150.00/pp
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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.
From start to finish this course is all you need to know about sourdough bread making and you can do it in your own time! I particularly like the way you explain the science behind cooking as it helps me understand each step of the process better and where I might need to make adjustments ... All of it was wonderful!
Maria Hickey, Victoria
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.
I really enjoyed the journey of making sourdough from the starter, to the different feedings and the proving process. It has given me a different appreciation of this delicious bread! Anneka has a wealth of baking knowledge. As always, so professional and fun! I got all I expected from this course.
Corina Benjamin, Sydney
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!)
I would recommend this course as an excellent introduction to baking sourdough bread with experience that could not be gleaned from just reading a recipe.
Sheila Zanyk, Canada
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!
I have tried making sourdough in the past, but never had consistent results. This course is a great way to start your sourdough baking journey and gives you a solid foundation to work from.
Su Shearer, Victoria
$100.00/pp
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Learn to bake the most traditional of Easter breads – just in time for the Easter weekend – in this fun and casual online baking class.
If you are interested in taking part in this class in 2025, please email us to express your interest.
I had never made Hot Cross Buns as they always seemed too difficult. I always enjoy Anneka's way of teaching – I find I learn so much and I love the way she supports her teachings with the science behind it. I find the live sessions work really well, and I learn so much from them ... being able to ask questions live is such a bonus. This course is a great way to learn something which you think is difficult but Anneka makes it all so simple. Absolutely do it!
Christine, NSW
Learn to bake the most traditional of Easter breads – right in your very own kitchen!
Hot Cross Buns is a fun and casual 2.5-hour LIVE virtual baking class where you will learn to make your own traditional Hot Cross Buns – just in time for the Easter weekend!
Anneka Manning will take you through the process step by step, sharing all of her practical tips and tricks along the way. You will have the ability to bake along with her as well as ask any questions that arise as you mix, knead, prove and shape your dough together throughout the evening. You can either bake your buns immediately or Anneka will share how to prove the dough overnight so it's ready to bake first thing the next morning.
The virtual Live Session will be supported by printable recipes and resources which will become your go-to Hot Cross Bun baking kit every Easter. Anneka will also share a number of recipe variations and some ideas of what to do with leftovers (if there are any!)
At the end of this class, you will come away not only with new-found skills and confidence but a dozen just-baked warm buns ready to smother in butter!
Date
If you are intereseted in taking part in this class in 2025, please email us to express your interest.
Please note: The Live Session will be recorded and available for you to watch afterwards if you are unable to attend, or rewatch it at a later date if you would like to.
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.
I definitely got more than I expected from the class. Easy step-by-step instructions provided by Anneka and the opportunity to ask questions, no matter how 'silly', while making the buns meant I got the best experience possible. It was just perfect. Definitely recommend.
Glynis, Melbourne
Who is this class suitable for?
This class is, quite simply, suitable for everyone – from absolute beginners to more experienced bakers. As this class is completed online, it is suitable for students from all over the world.
What will I get?
- A 2.5-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 traditional Hot Cross Buns
- Access to Anneka's baking experience, knowledge, tips and tricks, and the ability to ask her any questions that come up during the session
- A chance to learn surrounded (virtually) by like-minded people
- A complete guide to traditional Hot Cross Bun baking which you can refer to and use to troubleshoot in the future to ensure baking success year after year
- Invaluable printable resources 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
How will I get the most out of this 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).
I enjoy Anneka's classes and always learn a lot ... It makes a difference to watch and learn, and be able to ask questions, rather than just read a recipe. It was fun and enjoyable to bake along and have Anneka give feedback. A highlight for me are all the tips and tricks from Anneka ... she is a great teacher ... and her recipe is really good!
Helen, Hong Kong