Éclairs LIVE – 27 October 2024

Bake along with Anneka Manning

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If you're interested in joining in a future class and would like to be notified when new dates are released, please click here.


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.

Who is this class suitable for?

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

"Anneka is a wonderful teacher - warm, friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. What a lovely way to spend an afternoon." – Kristin, online class student


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

What will I learn?
This class will cover all things éclair-making and will include:

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


Your Instructor


Anneka Manning
Anneka Manning

Anneka Manning is an author, food editor, cooking teacher, home economist and the founder of BakeClub. With over 30 years' experience, she specialises in teaching the ‘why’ behind the ‘how’ of baking, giving home cooks the know-how, understanding and skill to bake with confidence and success, every time.


Course Curriculum


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Frequently Asked Questions


What's included in the cost of the class?
• A 3-hour virtual live baking demonstration (which will take place on Zoom and will be recorded) where you will learn and bake along with Anneka Manning through the process of making eclairs • 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 eclairs 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
How many students per class will there be?
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.
What if I miss the live session or am unable to watch it due to time differences?
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).
How long do I have access to the course content?
You will have lifetime access to the course content, so you can revisit any of the content and support material once the course has finished.
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.
Can I use a BakeClub Gift Certificate to pay (or part-pay) for this class?
Yes, absolutely! If you would like to use your BakeClub Gift Certificate towards your purchase, please contact us ([email protected]).
Will this class run again?
Yes, it will! If you would like to be notified when we run the course again, please click here and fill out your details.

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