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Baking Basics is a self-paced online course where you will learn the basics of baking – in your own time, at your own pace.
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 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.
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
Cost
$50
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.
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?
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
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 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.
So, 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!
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$150.00/pp
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Baking Foundations is a fun and engaging self-paced online course that will take you back to the fundamentals of baking.
Anneka's enthusiasm and passion spoke to me and I now feel more confident with my understanding of baking and the actual baking! This course is very well organised and professionally presented...I thoroughly enjoyed each module's information and 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 – 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.
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
Cost
$150
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.
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
- 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?
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.
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-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 #bakingfoundations. This way you can share your experience and support each other as your confidence and skills grow.
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!
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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Learn to whip up your own light and fluffy sponge cakes in this fun and informative self-paced online baking course!
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, Perth
Discover the secrets to super light sponges – right in your very own kitchen!
Sponges is a fun and informative online baking course that will have you whipping up your own light and fluffy sponge cakes – all from your very own kitchen!
Guiding you through the process will be Anneka Manning, ready to share her more than 30 years of baking experience, knowledge and research, as well as her practical and handy tips and tricks.
The course includes a 2.5-hour masterclass pre-recorded video (which was recorded as a Live Session earlier this year), which enables you to take part in this course entirely at your own pace. Not only does the video include full step-by-step instructions for making a Classic Hot Milk Sponge, but you will have the ability to bake along in your own time and have access to all the questions that were answered during the session.
This virtual masterclass is supported by printable recipes and resources, as well as individual technique videos, which will teach you everything you need to know to conquer your fear of these gorgeous, classic cakes at home and become your go-to sponge baking kit.
At the end of this class, 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 a self-paced course and is open for enrolment now.
Please note: The video included in this course is a pre-recorded 2.5-hour video of a Live Session that took place earlier this year.
If you're interested in joining in a future LIVE class and would like to be notified when new dates are released, please fill in your details at the bottom of this page.
Give it a go! Anneka will have you making a sponge in no time.
Alison, Melbourne
Cost
$100
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.
What will I get?
- A 2.5-hour pre-recorded masterclass video where you can bake along with Anneka Manning and learn how to make a Classic Hot Milk Sponge
- Membership to BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table online group
- Access to Anneka's baking experience and knowledge through The Kitchen Table and the ability to ask any baking-related questions
- A thorough understanding of how to make bread and how to apply what you’ve learnt to be able to troubleshoot in the future and ensure baking success
- Invaluable printable information sheets, recipes and technique videos
- Lifetime access to the video and course material
- A chance to (virtually) meet like-minded people and share your baking with The Kitchen Table online group
- Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home
What will I learn?
This class 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 Anneka's top tips for beautiful sponges, how to remove sponges from cake tins, how to roll a Swiss Roll, and loads of clever ideas on how to embellish your sponge cakes.
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 watch the video and bake the recipes entirely in your own time. You will have lifetime access to all the recipes, videos and printable information sheets.
There is the option to connect with Anneka and other bakers via Facebook through BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table membership groups. This way you can share your experience and support each other as your confidence and skills grow.
If you are interested in joining a future class, please fill out your details below and you'll be one of the first to know when new dates are released.
$100.00/pp
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Uncover the secrets to perfect shortcrust pastry in this comprehensive and accessible self-paced online baking course!
If you are interested in this class as well as learning how to make Puff Pastry and Leavened Puff Pastry, you can book our 3 pastry classes together and save 15% with our special bundle deal!
CLICK HERE TO BOOK THE 3-CLASS BUNDLE!
I have avoided making shortcrust pastry because it hasn’t always worked and seemed too hit and miss. I hoped the class would give me what I need to know to get it right each time and give me confidence, and both these expectations were met! Having the [video] where we could watch Anneka ... was so valuable ... It really was like having Anneka in my kitchen – it was very comfortable and relaxed and it gave me so much confidence.
Vanessa, South Australia
Uncover the secrets to perfect shortcrust pastry – right in your very own kitchen!
Shortcrust Pastry is a fun and accessible online baking course where you will learn the art of making your own melt-in-the-mouth pastry – all from your very own kitchen.
Anneka Manning will take you through the process and share her more than 30 years of baking experience, knowledge and research, as well as all of her practical and handy tips and tricks.
The course includes a 3-hour masterclass pre-recorded video (which was recorded as a Live Session earlier this year), which enables you to take part in this course entirely at your own pace. Not only does the video include full step-by-step instructions for making shortcrust pastry from scratch and a Quiche Lorraine, but you will have the ability to bake along in your own time and have access to all the questions that were answered during the session.
This virtual masterclass is supported by printable recipes and resources which will become your go-to shortcrust pastry kit. Along with the Quiche Lorraine recipe, Anneka also shares a number of tried-and-tested recipes including, amongst others, a seasonal Fruit Galette, a delicious Roasted Pumpkin, Tomato and Oregano Tart and a classic Apple Pie.
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 shortcrust pastry at home and never rely on store-bought pastry again.
How to enrol
Shortcrust Pastry is a self-paced course and is open for enrolment now.
Please note: The video included in this course is a pre-recorded 3-hour video of a Live Session that took place earlier this year.
If you're interested in joining in a future LIVE class and would like to be notified when new dates are released, please fill in your details at the bottom of this page.
This course was great! So informative and easy to follow along. I can now make shortcrust pastry and bake some amazing pies and tarts – all delicious!
Caroline, USA
Cost
$100
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 pastry-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 pre-recorded masterclass video where you can bake along with Anneka Manning and learn how to make your own shortcrust pastry and a Quiche Lorraine
- Membership to BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table online group
- Access to Anneka's baking experience and knowledge through The Kitchen Table and the ability to ask any baking-related questions
- A thorough understanding of the shortcrust pastry process 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
- A chance to (virtually) meet like-minded people and share your baking with The Kitchen Table online group
- Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home
Once you learn the basics and understand that you can fix problems along the way, it takes the fear out of making shortcrust. I understand what I am doing now and feel more confident. I loved every minute of the course... And I can make pastry now!
Gail, Sydney
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 watch the video and bake the recipes entirely in your own time. You will have lifetime access to all the recipes, videos and printable information sheets.
There is the option to connect with Anneka and other bakers via Facebook through BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table membership groups. This way you can share your experience and support each other as your confidence and skills grow.
Watch the video below for a sneak peek into one of our Live Sessions...
If you are interested 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.
$100.00/pp
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Master the art of making delicate puff pastry in this accessible and informative self-paced online baking course!
If you are interested in this class as well as learning how to make Leavened Puff Pastry, you can book both classes in a bundle and save 15%!
CLICK HERE TO BOOK THE 2-CLASS BUNDLE!
We highly recommend that you complete our self-paced Shortcrust Pastry online class before taking part in this course. If you book our 3 pastry classes together (including this class, Shortcrust Pastry and Leavened Puff Pastry), you can save 15% with our special bundle deal.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK THE 3-CLASS BUNDLE!
Not only did I get what I expected out of the course, but I got so much more ... Hands on is the best way to learn. The tips and skills you learn ... are so helpful and instructive. Who thought making puff pastry could be so relaxing and rewarding at the same time?
Mary, Sydney
Master the art of making delicate puff pastry – right in your very own kitchen!
Puff Pastry is an informative and accessible online baking course where you will learn all there is to know about making puff pastry (also known as mille feuilles) – all from your very own kitchen.
Anneka Manning will take you through the process and share her more than 30 years of baking experience, knowledge and research, as well as all of her practical and handy tips and tricks.
The course includes a 3-hour masterclass pre-recorded video (which was recorded as a Live Session earlier this year), which enables you to take part in this course entirely at your own pace. Not only does the video include full step-by-step instructions for making puff pastry from scratch and Cinnamon Palmiers, but you will have the ability to bake along in your own time and have access to all the questions that were answered during the session.
This virtual masterclass is supported by printable recipes and resources that you can study at your own pace ensuring that you gain the confidence and skill to bake your own delicious puff at home. Anneka also shares some of her tried-and-tested recipes from Lamb and Harissa Sausage Rolls and impressive Mushroom and Leek Pithiviers to Apple and Raisin Turnovers and a classic Vanilla Slice.
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 divine puff pastry at home and never rely on store-bought pastry again.
How to enrol
Puff Pastry is a self-paced course and is open for enrolment now.
Please note: The video included in this course is a pre-recorded 3-hour video of a Live Session that took place earlier this year.
If you're interested in joining in a future LIVE 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
There is no comparison between commercially made and homemade puff pastry. What seems so exotic and unattainable is made absolutely possible by Anneka's expert and easily mastered explanation and demonstration and support. Do the course and access a whole range of recipes you have always lusted over but thought you had to be a qualified pastry chef to attempt. You will be that pastry chef!
Irene, New South Wales
Who is this course suitable for?
This course is aimed at intermediate to experienced bakers. We highly recommend that you complete our Shortcrust Pastry online course before taking part in this course.
As this course is completed online, it is suitable for students from all over the world.
Learning how to make puff pastry is much easier than you think with Anneka by your side, guiding you and sharing all her tips gained through years of experience. [My favourite part of the course was] definitely the [video], seeing how Anneka does it and hearing her explain it ... I love that we can watch this again too. I can’t believe that I have made puff pastry ... It is so much better than even the best puff you can buy!
Vanessa, Adelaide
What will I get?
- A 3-hour pre-recorded masterclass video where you can bake along with Anneka Manning through the process of making your own puff pastry and Cinnamon Palmiers
- Membership to BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table online group
- Access to Anneka's baking experience and knowledge through The Kitchen Table and the ability to ask any baking-related questions
- A thorough understanding of how to make puff pastry 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
- A chance to (virtually) meet like-minded people and share your baking with The Kitchen Table online group
- Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home
What will I learn?
- The basics of laminated pastries
- Laminating techniques
- How the puff is created
- How to shape and incorporate your butter
- Making puff pastry in advance
- Making your dough in a food processor
- Recipes included: Cinnamon Palmiers, Apple and Raisin Turnovers, Lamb and Harissa Sausage Rolls, Vanilla Slice, Eggplant Galette with Roasted Capsicum and Walnut Sauce, White Peach and Basil Mille Feuille, and Mushroom and Leek Pithiviers
I was always intrigued by homemade puff pastry but was always a little unsure of how to go about it. It seemed such a daunting kitchen task to overcome! The course gave me the confidence and showed me that it’s not that hard after all. I loved the virtual hands on class ... to be able to watch Anneka online was wonderful ... she is a wonderfully generous teacher!
Amy, Victoria
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 watch the video and bake the recipes entirely in your own time. You will have lifetime access to all the recipes, videos and printable information sheets.
There is the option to connect with Anneka and other bakers via Facebook through BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table membership groups. This way you can share your experience and support each other as your confidence and skills grow.
If you are interested in taking part in a future course, please fill out your details below and you'll be one of the first to know when tickets are released and bookings open.
$100.00/pp
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Master leavened puff pastry – one of the most difficult baking techniques – in this informative and comprehensive self-paced online baking course.
We highly recommend that you complete our self-paced Shortcrust Pastry and Puff Pastry online classes before taking part in this course. If you book our 3 pastry classes together, you can save 15% with our special bundle deal.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK THE 3-CLASS BUNDLE!
If you have already completed Shortcrust Pastry, you can book our advanced pastry bundle – including this class and Puff Pastry – and save 15%!
CLICK HERE TO BOOK THE 2-CLASS BUNDLE!
Thank you so much Anneka! Once again I have learnt an incredible amount and feel like I’ve stepped up to another level of baking - I never thought I’d make croissants or my all time favourite pain aux raisins. Your generosity of time and advice, patience and going the extra mile is greatly appreciated. Thank you for creating this fantastic course!
Vanessa, South Australia
Master one of the most difficult baking techniques – right in your very own kitchen!
Leavened Puff Pastry is an informative and comprehensive online baking course where you will learn everything you need to know to make your own leavened puff pastry (also known as pâte feuilletée) – all from your very own kitchen.
Leavened puff is possibly one of the hardest of all baking techniques to master and is often referred to as the 'Holy Grail' in the world of pastry. With Anneka Manning as your guide, learning how to make this crisp, buttery, flaky pastry – alongside a bunch of other enthusiastic bakers – will be a joy and something to value for the rest of your baking life. From Croissants and Danish Pastries, to Pain au Chocolat and Kouign Amann, these divine pastries will become part of your baking repertoire!
Anneka will share her more than 30 years of baking experience, knowledge and research, as well as all of her practical and insightful tips and tricks.
The course includes a 3-hour masterclass pre-recorded video (which was recorded as a Live Session earlier this year), which enables you to take part in this course entirely in your own time. Not only does the video include full step-by-step instructions for making Croissants but you will have the ability to bake along when it suits you and have access to all the questions that were answered during the session. The virtual masterclass is supported by printable recipes and resources that you can study at your own pace.
At the end of this course, you will have not only the knowledge and skill but the confidence to be able to make your own leavened puff pastry and a collection of wonderful bakes to create with it!
How to enrol
Leavened Puff Pastry is a self-paced course and is open for enrolment now.
Please note: The video included in this course is a pre-recorded 3-hour video of a Live Session that took place earlier this year.
If you're interested in joining in a future LIVE 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
I enjoyed the course very much and appreciated Anneka's personal interactions with us individually and a group. I particularly enjoyed the interaction in the closed Facebook group. It was really invaluable to see what others were baking and their strengths and weaknesses, and their mistakes as well. I learnt a lot from that aspect. My other favourite part of the course was Anneka's in-depth feedback and guidance to each participant's activity; and her generosity with imparting her knowledge and technical expertise; and her encouragement.
Trisha, online class student
Who is this course suitable for?
This course is aimed at intermediate to experienced bakers. We highly recommend that you complete our self-paced Shortcrust Pastry and Puff Pastry LIVE online classes before taking part in this course.
We also suggest completing our self-paced Bread 101 online class, which will build your confidence in baking with yeast, prior to this course.
As this course is completed online, it is suitable for students from all over the world.
Anneka, you have given me a level of confidence that I didn't know I had! Never in a million years could I have thought croissants were something I could achieve. Thank you for all you do to make this all possible.
Catherine, New South Wales
What will I get?
- A 3-hour pre-recorded masterclass video where you can bake along with Anneka Manning and learn how to make your own leavened puff pastry and Croissants
- Membership to BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table online group
- Access to Anneka's baking experience and knowledge through The Kitchen Table and the ability to ask any baking-related questions
- A thorough understanding of the yeasted pastry-making process and how to apply what you’ve learnt to be able to troubleshoot in the future and ensure baking success
- Lifetime access to the video and course material
- A chance to learn about making your own leavened puff pastry surrounded (virtually) by like-minded people
- Invaluable printable information sheets and recipes
- Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home
How does a self-paced course work?
If you are interested in taking part in a future course, please fill out your details below and we will be in touch when dates are released and bookings open.
$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!
$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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Discover the secrets of bread baking and demystify the world of baking with yeast in this fun and informative self-paced online baking course!
This is a great value for money course! Using Anneka’s tips and tricks will really help improve your bread making and confidence and show you how easy it is to make a range of delicious breads. The [video] session was great for seeing the techniques in action, and the follow up homework was a pleasure to do (and eat!) ... Overall this was an excellent course and all the resources were so useful, I know I will use them again and again.
Vanessa, South Australia
Discover the ins and outs of bread and yeast baking – right in your very own kitchen!
Bread 101 is a fun and informative online baking course that will take you through the basics of bread baking, demystifying the world of baking with yeast.
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.
The course includes a 3-hour masterclass pre-recorded video (which was recorded as a Live Session earlier this year), which enables you to take part in this course entirely at your own pace. Not only does the video include full step-by-step instructions for making a Basic White Milk Bread, as well as variations, but you will have the ability to bake along in your own time and have access to all the questions that were answered during the session.
This virtual masterclass is supported by printable recipes and resources which will become your go-to bread baking kit. Along with the Basic White Milk Bread recipe and variations (including dinner rolls and fruit bread), Anneka also shares a delicious Herb and Cheese pull-apart bread, a wholesome Seeded Wholemeal Loaf and divine Sticky Cinnamon Scrolls.
At the end of this course, you will come away not only with new-found confidence but all the knowledge you need to add bread baking to your list of baking skills!
Date
Bread 101 is a self-paced course and is open for enrolment now.
Please note: The video included in this course is a pre-recorded 3-hour video of a previous Live Session.
If you're interested in joining a future LIVE class and would like to be notified when new dates are released, please fill in your details at the bottom of this page.
I had tried making bread and had failures. This course gave me the extra tips and working along in real time helped to see exactly where I should be at rather than relying on a picture ... I learnt a lot and didn't need to leave home!
Mary, Victoria
Cost
$100
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 bread-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 pre-recorded masterclass video where you can bake along with Anneka Manning and learn how to make a Basic White Milk Bread, as well as a number of variations
- Membership to BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table online group
- Access to Anneka's baking experience and knowledge through The Kitchen Table and the ability to ask any baking-related questions
- A thorough understanding of how to make bread 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 video and course material
- A chance to (virtually) meet like-minded people and share your baking with The Kitchen Table online group
- Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home
What will I learn?
This class will cover the basics of bread baking and baking with yeast and will include:
- The difference between dried instant and fresh yeast and how to use both
- Demystifying bread-making terminology
- Why gluten is important in bread doughs
- The ins and outs of the kneading method
- How and why you need to prove your dough
- How to create the best 'proving' environment for your dough
- How to use your stand mixer to knead
- Options for glazes and finishes
- Storing your bread
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 watch the video and bake the recipes entirely in your own time. You will have lifetime access to all the recipes, videos and printable information sheets.
There is the option to connect with Anneka and other bakers via Facebook through BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table membership groups. This way you can share your experience and support each other as your confidence and skills grow.
[This] course offered a whole new level of real learning. I loved the explanations of why things are done, along with the opportunity to ask questions. I've followed YouTube videos, but they don't help with adjusting or tailoring recipes for things like the availability of different ingredients or equipment ... [This course] can take your bread game to the next level, turning 'Okay' loaves into 'Is there any more?' loaves!
Sally, Victoria
If you are interested in joining a future class, please fill out your details below and you'll be one of the first to know when new dates are released.
$100.00/pp
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Learn all there is to know about making the cake you want to bake, eat and share in this fun and informative self-paced online baking course.
Anneka has a wealth of baking knowledge that she so kindly shares. I felt her support and genuine interest in teaching people shone through. It didn’t feel like just another online class. The little tips that came up were invaluable. This course was a great way to join a small community of like-minded bakers and tweak my baking to guarantee better results.
Fiona Parker, Melbourne
Learn the secrets to delicious (and impressive!) cakes – right in your very own kitchen!
Simple Cakes is a fun and informative online baking course where you will learn a range of techniques and countless practical tips giving you everything you need to bake, ice and decorate delicious – and impressive – cakes at home.
Anneka Manning will take you through the process and share her more than 30 years of baking experience, knowledge and research.
The course includes a 3-hour masterclass pre-recorded video (which was previously recorded as a Live Session), which enables you to take part in this course entirely at your own pace. Not only does the video include full step-by-step instructions for making a quintessential buttercake complete with buttercream, but you will have the ability to bake along in your own time and have access to all the questions that were answered during the session. Not only will you learn the secrets to the 'creaming' method (and get the answer to one of baking's most-asked questions, "How long do I need to cream for?") but you will also gain the building blocks you need for all your future cake baking.
This virtual masterclass is supported by printable recipes and resources including step-by-step instructions on the two other main mixing methods when it comes to cake baking as well as recipes to practise each method. Each recipe includes multiple variations (giving you a repertoire of over 36 different cakes!) as well as how to adapt for different tin shapes, from standard round and square tins through to cupcakes and sheet cakes. Included are also a number of recipes and instructions for different types of icings (glace, buttercream, frosting and ganache) and clever decoration ideas for your cakes.
At the end of this course, you will walk away with a repertoire of reliable recipes that will become your go-to bakes be it for a special afternoon tea, a casual weekend picnic or the school cake stall.
So, join us and say goodbye to store-bought and packet cakes forever!
Please note: Simple Cakes is a condensed version of our Cakes for Beginners and Cakes online classes so we do not recommend it for students who have already taken part in those classes.
Dates
Simple Cakes is a self-paced course and is open for enrolment now.
Please note: The video included in this course is a pre-recorded 3-hour video of a Live Session that took place earlier this year.
If you're interested in joining in a future LIVE 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
This course encouraged me to bake out of my comfort zone and be more experimental and creative with cakes. I gained so many extra little tips that make my cakes even more refined ... [It included] so many good recipes that I will do over and over as I know they work every time ... This course is definitely worth it.
Pippa Bell, Nundle 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 cake-baking skills. As this class is completed online, it is suitable for students from all over the world.
What will I get?
- A 3-hour pre-recorded masterclass video where you can bake along with Anneka Manning and learn how to make a classic Vanilla Buttercake with Raspberry Buttercream
- Membership to BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table online group to continue asking questions and share your baking
- Access to Anneka's baking experience and knowledge through The Kitchen Table and the ability to ask any baking-related questions
- A thorough understanding of how to make cakes 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
- A chance to learn surrounded (virtually) by like-minded people
- Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home
What will I learn?
This course covers the three main mixing methods used when baking cakes: the Measure & Mix method, the Measure & Beat method, and the Creaming method.
Each recipe includes multiple variations as well as how to adapt for different tin shapes, from standard round and square tins through to cupcakes and sheet cakes (giving you a repertoire of over 36 different cakes!).
Included are also a number of recipes and instructions for different types of icings (glace, buttercream, frosting and ganache) and clever decoration ideas for your cakes, as well as loads of helpful information, tips and tricks around cake baking.
I have always loved baking but wanted to deep dive into making perfect cakes and the science behind it ... I loved the virtual class!
Suzie Naidu, Sydney
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 watch the video and bake the recipes entirely in your own time. You will have lifetime access to all the recipes, videos and printable information sheets.
There is the option to connect with Anneka and other bakers via Facebook through BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table membership groups. This way you can share your experience and support each other as your confidence and skills grow.
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.
$100.00/pp
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Learn to bake your own French-style macarons – the darlings of the confectionery world – in this fun and informative self-paced online baking course.
Completely inspired by the class with Anneka and it has really put me on Cloud 9 for the week! This sort of content – totally accessible and realistic, achievable and personal – is exactly what I was looking for to improve my baking skills. Can't praise you highly enough.
Stephanie Robinson, Sydney
Learn to bake gorgeous macarons – right in your very own kitchen!
Macarons is a fun and informative online baking course where you will learn to make your own French-style macarons – the darlings of the confectionery world – all from your very own kitchen!
Anneka Manning will take you through the process step by step, sharing all of her practical tips and tricks along the way.
The course includes a 3-hour masterclass pre-recorded video (which was recorded as a Live Session earlier this year), which enables you to take part in this course entirely at your own pace. Not only does the video include full step-by-step instructions for making classic Vanilla Macarons, but you will have the ability to bake along in your own time and have access to all the questions that were answered during the session.
This virtual masterclass is supported by printable recipes and resources which will become your go-to kit every time you wish to bake these divine treats. Not only will you learn the secrets to the perfect Macaron batter and piping techniques, but you will also gain insight into a number of different buttercreams and fillings that can be used, as well as an endless array of flavours, colours and decorations limited only by your imagination.
From how to achieve great 'feet', why temperature is key in the macaron-making process, and how to 'mature' your macarons to develop not only the best flavour but also the best texture, this class will have you whipping up a batch of stunning macarons whenever the mood takes you!
How to enrol
Macarons is a self-paced course and is now open for enrolment.
Please note: The video included in this course is a pre-recorded 3-hour video of a Live Session that took place earlier this year.
If you're interested in joining in a future LIVE 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
If you want to learn how to make macarons, then take Anneka's class. Anneka takes the fear away from attempting macarons and shows you step by step how to achieve great results.
Angela Parisi, Melbourne
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 macaron-making skills. As this class is completed online, it is suitable for students from all over the world.
What will I learn?
- The elements that make a good Macaron
- How to make the almond base and Macaron batter
- How to make Italian meringue
- The different between French and Italian macarons
- How to achieve great 'feet'
- The best piping technique for well-shaped macarons
- How to check if macaron batter is ready for baking
- How to check when macarons are baked
- Making American buttercream and different buttercream options (Chocolate Fudge, Swiss Meringue and French)
- Piping buttercream and the different effects achieved when using different piping tips
- How to add a 'surprise' centre
- Different flavour combinations and decorating ideas
- Maturing, storing and freezing your macarons
What will I get?
- A 3-hour pre-recorded masterclass video where you can bake along with Anneka Manning and learn how to make your own French-style macarons
- Membership to BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table online group to ask questions and share your baking
- Access to Anneka's baking experience and knowledge through The Kitchen Table and the ability to ask any baking-related questions
- A thorough understanding of how to make macarons 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
- A chance to (virtually) meet like-minded people and share your baking with The Kitchen Table online group
- Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home
Fantastic way to learn a new skill in your own kitchen! It was great – the Zoom presentation worked really well and I loved it.
Nicky Littlewood, Boggabilla
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 watch the video and bake the recipes entirely in your own time. You will have lifetime access to all the recipes, videos and printable information sheets.
There is the option to connect with Anneka and other bakers via Facebook through BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table membership groups. This way you can share your experience and support each other as your confidence and skills grow.
Such a valuable online, live learning experience with all supporting materials for future reference. Definitely would recommend.
Melinda Happer, Sydney
