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Baking Basics is now open for enrolment.
I totally enjoyed this value for money course which has renewed my love of baking. The recipes were fantastic and I will definitely be baking more from now on, utilising my newly acquired skills. This was a perfect course for me. Just Do It. You won’t look back.
Marlene Davies, Victoria
Learn to bake at home – in 14 days!
Baking Basics is a fun and engaging online course where you will learn the basics of baking – in your own time, at your own pace – all from your own home kitchen!
Designed to be completed in 14 days, this is the perfect online course for anyone looked for a structured way to learn how to bake (or to do something constructive during Covid lockdowns or self-isolation).
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.
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.
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Baking Basics is a self-guided course and is now open for enrolment.
Cost
$100
I completed this course with my daughter and we learnt so much and really enjoyed it! I was so impressed with the results we achieved. We absolutely loved the experience, can not fault the info, videos and all instructions. Nothing to improve in our eyes!
Nicole, Perth
Is Baking Basics for me?
- Would you love to bake from scratch and not rely on store-bought baked goods?
- Would you like to partake in a regular baking exercise that will help you practise mindfulness?
- Have you perhaps never considered yourself to be a particularly good baker but would like to give it another go and see if baking is for you?
- Are you keen to learn something new?
- Are you looking for a valuable and fun activity to do with children (while teaching them life-long skills)?
- Would you like to be guided and inspired by Anneka's 30+ years of baking experience in your own kitchen?
If any of these sound like you, then Baking Basics is the course for you!
Who is this course suitable for?
This course is, quite simply, suitable for everyone, but it is aimed at beginners. As this course is completed online, it is available to students from all over the world.
How does a self-guided course work?
This online course is completely self-led and self-paced. 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 14 days or more 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, videos 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 #bakeschoolbasics. This way you can share your experience and support each other as your confidence and skills grow.
What will I get?
- 14 downloadable course modules which will include invaluable information sheets, videos, recipes, checklists and infographics.
- Baking advice and inspiration from Anneka Manning.
- A thorough understanding of the basics of baking and how to use them to ensure baking success.
- Membership to BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table online group
- 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 during Baking Basics?
Over 14 modules, Baking Basics will cover:
- The Secrets to Baking Success
- Measuring
- Preparing Your Cake Tins
- The Measure & Mix Method
- The 10 Essential Baking Ingredients
- All About Eggs
- All About Butter
- The Measure & Beat Method
- The Top 10 Essential Baking Tools
- Understanding Your Oven
- Mixing Tools
Which recipes are included?
- Melt & Mix Coconut Chocolate Cake
- Honied Muesli Bars
- Carrot & Parsnip Picnic Loaf
- Classic Walnut Brownies
- Pecan & Cinnamon Oat Biscuits
- Mini Baked Jam Doughnuts
- White Chocolate Butterfly Cakes
- Cherry & Almond Friands
- Zebra Cake
- Easy Vanilla Cake
- Zucchini, Parmesan & Basil Muffins
- Mixed Seed & Fig Crackers
- Rhubarb Sour Cream Crumble Cake
I have never done a cooking course online before and now I would highly recommend it! Though I’ve been baking for a long time I’ve actually never been taught the basics. It was great to start from the beginning and this has improved my baking. You will pick up lots of tips and the recipes are divine. I really enjoyed the course.
Vanessa Hasler, Melbourne
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Gluten-free Baking Essentials is now open for enrolment!
Discover this no-fuss 'real' guide to the world of gluten-free baking – in your own time!
Gluten-free Baking Essentials is an 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!
How to enrol
Gluten-free Baking Essentials is a self-guided 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.
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!
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)
- Gluten-free baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home
- Membership to BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table online group which will provide ongoing support and inspiration
What 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-guided course work?
This online course is completely self-led and self-paced. 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 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.
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Baking Foundations is now open for enrolment.
I thoroughly enjoyed each module's information and recipes. Anneka's enthusiasm and passion spoke to me each week and I now feel more confident with my understanding of baking and the actual baking! This course is very well organised and professionally presented and each module was full of information that was then used on recipes. I am a fairly competent baker, however I bake the same style of recipes. The Baking Foundations course baked me out of my comfort zone and I thoroughly enjoyed it (as did family and friends!)
Karen, USA
What is Baking Foundations? Watch the video below to find out:
You are invited to Anneka's online kitchen!
Baking Foundations is a self-paced 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.
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.
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-guided course and is now open for enrolment.
Cost
$180
Baking Foundations got me cooking things I had previously thought were complicated and out of my league. Learning the simple mixing methods made the techniques of baking much clearer and simpler, and therefore less daunting. I made some great bakes I might not have tackled before because I had assumed they were more complicated than they really were and I now feel more confident with future bakes.
Alison, Melbourne
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?)
As this course is completed online, it is suitable for students from all over the world.
So, is Baking Foundations for me?
- Would you like to extend, strengthen and improve your baking skills?
- 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 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 Baking Foundations is the course for you!
Love the idea of learning online?
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 thorough understanding of the basics of baking and how to use them to ensure baking success.
- Membership to BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table online group
- Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home – and the inspiration to get into the kitchen and get baking
Anneka is so knowledgable, you find out so much! I wasn't sure how an online baking course would work but I think you do a fabulous job and it works really well. I really enjoyed the variety of recipes we got to cook and it was very interesting to see how they tied into each lesson. I would recommend Baking Foundations!
Sue-Anne, Sydney
How does a self-guided course work?
This online course is completely self-led and self-paced. 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 #bakingfoundations. This way you can share your experience and support each other as your confidence and skills grow.
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.
The course was great. I have not had that much fun in ages, not because I live a boring life but because I learnt genuine skills and gained confidence in baking that I did not expect. When I come back to the Module 1 question, "Why do I bake?", I can now sincerely respond: I bake for my family successfully but also for me as I get great enjoyment from my skills!
Nicole, Newcastle
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Sourdough is now open for enrolment.
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 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.
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.
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
$180
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
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.
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).
How does a self-guided course work?
This online course is completely self-led and self-paced. 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.
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 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
What will I get?
- Four downloadable modules which will take you through the complete process of making your own sourdough
- Invaluable printable information sheets and recipes
- 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
- Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home
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!)
Love the idea of learning online?
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
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Sponges is now open for enrolment.
Sponges have always terrified me. I knew there was a method that I was not doing, so was great to get this info. This is a great online course ... Loved it!
Cath OSullivan, Perth
Discover the secrets to super light sponges – in your own time!
Sponges is a self-paced online course that will have you whipping up your own light and fluffy sponge cakes – 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 fun and accessible course will teach you everything you need to know to conquer your fear of these gorgeous, classic cakes at home.
Guided by Anneka Manning, she will share her more than 30 years of baking experience, knowledge and research, as well as her practical and handy tips and tricks.
At the end of this course, you will walk away with fail-safe recipes, techniques and confidence you need to bake a gorgeous sponge whenever the mood takes you!
How to enrol
Sponges is now open for enrolment.
Cost
$100
Give it a go! Anneka will have you making a sponge in no time.
Alison McRoberts, Melbourne
Who is this course suitable for?
This course is, quite simply, suitable for everyone. As this course is completed online, it is available to students from all over the world.
How does a self-guided course work?
This online course is completely self-led and self-paced. 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 #bakeschoolsponges. This way you can share your experience and support each other as your confidence and skills grow.
So, is Sponges for me?
- Have you always wanted to bake your own golden, light sponge cakes at home?
- Would you like to learn a new technique and expand your baking skills?
- 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!
What will I get?
- Four downloadable modules which will take you through the complete process of making your own sponges
- Invaluable printable information sheets and recipes
- A thorough understanding of the sponge-baking 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
- Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home
What will I learn?
This course covers the various mixing methods and techniques used when making sponge cakes and includes the following recipes:
- Classic Hot Milk Sponge
- Raspberry Swiss Roll
- Powder Puffs
- Lemon Chiffon Cake
- Sponge Fingers
- Coffee & Almond Genoise (Gateau Moka)
- Elderflower Gin Sponge
Included are also clever ideas on how to embellish your sponge cakes, as well as loads of helpful information, tips and tricks around sponge baking.
Love the idea of learning online?
Great online baking course where you learn lots of tips and tricks from a good teacher.
Helen Wong, Hong Kong
