The book has two parts, the first one is before you bake and the second one is divided into 10 lessons. The lessons include different methods like mixing, beating, folding, using food processor, creaming, rubbing, etc. Each lesson discusses the how-to of the method (with many pictures!) and includes recipes in which you will practice said method. The number of recipes varies per method, the lowest amount of recipes per method was 5 and the highest amount was 15. Almost all of the recipes have pictures. This is a great book to have as a baker since it discusses many methods and the photography is excellent.

Thank you NetGalley and Chartwell Books for providing me with an ARC of this book.

I love to cook but I’ll be honest, baking is a bit of a sore spot for me. The last time I tried to make homemade sugar cookie dough…I ended up tossing the whole bowl outside because I got so angry. This step by step guide offers a WEALTH of tips, tricks, and advice to those of us who never learned the proper way to bake.

With expert instructions and step-by-step photos, learn these 10 methods, which provide the foundation for all baking

1. The Measure & Mix Method
2. The Measure & Beat Method
3. The Folding Method
4. The Mixing in a Food Processor Method
5. The Creaming Method
6. The Rubbing-in Method
7. The Whisking Egg Whites Method
8. The Whisking Egg Whites & Sugar Method
9. The Whisking Egg & Sugar Method
10. The Kneading Method

I will definitely be adding this one to my shelves. A great and invaluable kitchen tool!

ARC provided to me by the publisher and NetGalley.

A really thorough and beautifully illustrated guide for baking. I would recommend to any beginners.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Bake Class Step by Step by Anneka Manning is such a resourceful guide! With the abundance of cookbooks and guides available today, it is hard to find one that stands out from the rest. I feel like this one does. I loved the instructions for ten different methods to baking. I have been baking for a while, but never received instruction quite like this for several of those methods. The provided recipes are a bonus, but the photographs are a genuine bonus. The descriptions are easy to follow along and help instill confidence and know-how for new techniques. Anneka’s warm and friendly approach made me feel like I was sitting down with a friend in the kitchen. I absolutely recommend this outstanding guide for all kitchen libraries!
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely own, freely given.

Easy to follow, step by step instructions for becoming the baker you want to be! Whether you are a beginner, or want to improve your skills, this book has practical, understandable advice. Plus great recipes that beg to be baked immediately!

Thank you Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Chartwell Books, Chartwell Books for the ARC!

I really enjoyed this book. It gave great information and recipes that I will be using in my kitchen. I will be recommending this to all my family and friends.

Anneka Manning's book, "Bake Class Step by Step", invites readers on a delightful journey through the art of baking. With its clear instructions, beautiful visuals, and comprehensive approach, this book stands out as an invaluable resource for both novice and seasoned bakers. By exploring Manning's expert techniques and recipes, readers can hone their skills and experience the joy of creating delectable baked goods from scratch. In this essay, we will delve deeper into the various aspects that make "Bake Class Step by Step" a must-read for all baking enthusiasts.

as someone who's very new to baking and loves following clear instructions to end up with yummy baked goods, this was a perfect read. I'd love to try all the recipes mentioned in here!!

I really like this concept for a book, where the chapters are separated into lessons on particular methods. There is an introductory chapter "Before You Bake" on choosing a recipe, supplies (ingredients), tools, getting organizsed, proper measuring techniques, and reading a recipe. So a beginner or newbie could pick this book up, read the info, and then proceed fairly confidently into making something. The lesson sections are methods: Measure & Mix, Measure & Beat, Folding, Mixing in a Food Processor, Creaming, Rubbing-In, Whisking Egg Whites, Whisking Egg Whites & Sugar, Whisking Eggs & Sugar, and Kneading.
The methods are all shown using multiple full-color photos, and there is a "Keep in mind" area of tips. Then there are recipes of various types of baked goods that use that method, but they are different types - so a cake might be followed by a quick bread and then a savory baked item. If you're looking for a book where all the cakes are together, all the cookies together, etc. - this is not that book. Each recipe has a full-color photo, some have variations, and some are gluten free.
The author is Australian, so measurements are given in grams and followed by ounces (and cups) where appropriate. Temperatures are also in degrees Celcius and Fahrenheit. Some of the ingredients are called by Australian/British terms, but usually the US English term is also included.
A beautiful book and lots of great information to get the best results possible on delicious sounding recipes.

This is one of those invaluable cookbooks that are used for generations by anyone wanting to learn how to successfully bake. Ms. Manning shows you step2 by step instructions with pictures on how to correctly nix and prepare the ingredients in varying styles.. At the beginning of the book, she teaches you about different ingredients and how to choose the correct one for your recipe.,and how to store it. I have learned so much with this cookbook. There are some fabulous recipes in here that I cannot wait to try out over the coming weeks. I love that she has also included gluten free recipes, as I would love to confidently bake for my celiac friends. I received an electronic advance release copy of this book for my honest opinion. When it releases,I will purchase it in hardcover for my ease of reference. This would make a great gift for those who like to experiment in the kitchen.

This is a really great informative cookbook! There are lots of tips throughout and the photos inside are wonderful. The recipes inside are diverse and unique. The recipes I'm most excited to try are Cinnamon Teacake, Danish Apple Cake, Mini Baked Jam Doughnuts, and Egg and Bacon Pies. Special Thank You to Anneka Manning, Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy of the book prior to publication in exchange for an honest review.

Let me start with the positives about “Bake Class Step by Step” by Anneka Manning. First - lots of step-by-step photos for how to do the different mixing techniques. The photos are also large for the baked goods. Also, since I prefer using metric measurements, I was pleased to see those in addition to US cups. I also really liked the section regarding different ingredients, especially since this is an OZ-based author. However, I was a tad confused because Ms. Manning listed out various different sugars, but one of her recipes refers to “raw sugar,” which was not mentioned in her list of sugars. While there are many photos, I so prefer seeing a photo of EVERY recipe in a book for reference; though, yes, it makes for a thicker (and costlier) book. As for cutting cookies from a log, I wish there’d been additional instruction on that as for some reason that’s the one thing I always manage to squash or have crumble. I was a little disappointed that one of the sections was about using food processors; not having one, I found that section to be the least helpful - especially since it’s quite easy to have included something for how to make the recipes if one doesn’t have a processor. I do wish that there’d been additional tips for beginning bakers - including how to make your own self-raising flour and the proper temperature to cook breads to opposed to “bake until it sounds hollow when tapped.” I did earmark some recipes to try at a later date as they looked promising. Looking over Ms. Manning’s criteria for good cookbooks, I must agree with all of them - knowing the complete time to complete a recipe (baking + rest + cooling) is important. I did find this book to be very UK/OZ based, but that’s to be expected. I think if one wants to use this as a general baking reference book, it would be fine. I think the addition of QR codes linking to videos with voice overs would’ve been a snazzy addition.

NOTE (29 AUG): I made the Cinnamon & Orange Carrot Cake recipe from this book. There is about a pound (500g) of carrots in this recipe. The cake itself is less sweet than Americans typically prefer, but it's moist. The frosting is sweet enough to balance the lack of sweetness in the cake. The recipe was fine, but I'd have to modify it a little to suit my own taste.

Real lessons in baking...

bake class is a handy baking tool for beginners and intermediate bakers.
With the lessons broken down into categories by the primary baking method used, it makes logical sense. With easy recipes for all ages and abilities, the main measurements are in grams, with cups for most everyday American bakers. I appreciated that both sweet and savory lessons are in this book and the methods work their way up to a bit more complex methods as the book progresses. It takes you on an baking journey, step by step.
Recommend.

I'm loving how this bake book is organized by different mixing methods. I'm hoping to learn more about the science behind each style. I love to bake but don't always know the "why" behind certain decisions in recipes, and I'd like to learn! Plus, there are some great recipes included here.

My six year old loves to bake so I let her pick this one out. She is so excited to give a few recipes a try! We can never have too many recipes for sweet stuff. Chocolate is our love anguage.

Anyone who loves to bake will want to immediately pick up a copy Bake Class Step by Step: Recipes for Sweet and Savory Breads, Cakes, Cookies and Desserts. The book is written by celebrated Australian author, Anneka Manning, who has written several cookbooks, and has been featured on television and taught baking classes for years.

Each chapter begins with step-by-step instructions and photographs on different baking methods (such as The folding In method, The Measure and Mix method, The Rubbing In method, The Creaming Method, and others) and is followed by recipes using those methods.

The author has headed each recipe with comments and helpful hints, which are followed by a list of ingredients, then easy-to-follow instructions. The recipes can be easily followed by beginning bakers, as well as those with a bit more experience. The cookbook includes dozens of mouthwatering recipes for both sweet and savory baked goods, that turn out picture perfect.

Most (unfortunately not all) of the recipes are accompanied by beautiful, professional photographs, which make this cookbook very appealing. The variety of recipes have a definite Australian influence, and there are enough fabulous recipes to keep bakers busy for months. Manning knows her stuff, and knows how to present it in a way that everyone will be able to learn from her expertise.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.

I am a decent baker, especially for non desert items, and yet this book has still been very helpful in techniques and many new recipes. It is great for beginners and those who want to improve and learn to bake new things.

Over the past few months, I have been searching for cookbooks to go on my shelf. Specifically baking books that help in the breakdown of recipes and ingredients. I have worked in bakeries, in restaurants as a baker, and at-home baker, and I wanted a book to assist with my breakdowns of recipes.
I am so happy that I found this book. This cookbook will definitely be added to my shelves!

Favorites:
How the book is set up. I love the ten lessons breakdown! They are great for beginners and bakers who have been at it for years. I love that I can decide which lesson I want to follow that day, and then I can find a recipe based on that lesson.
Pictures. These pictures are beautiful and clear. I also love that the pictures for each lesson coordinate throughout all ten.
Conversions. It is very convenient when conversions are in cookbooks. They are essential for customers like me, who are in the U.S. while the author is from Australia.
I appreciate the “home-baker” focus. The author kept the customer focused while writing all the tips, tricks, and stories.

Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group – Chartwell Books and Netgalley for an eARC of this book to read and review.

I've never really baked before, and find it really daunting. This book is great for me! There are a lot of great recipes that I want to try, but the book also gives loads of information on the theory of baking, which is great.

Many thanks to Anneka Manning, NetGalley, and Chartwell Books for this copy.

This is a fantastic ‘how to’ baking book! It talks you through each of the most common baking methods, step by step. The written instructions are clear, concise and straightforward, and there are easy to follow photographs for each and every step of the method being taught. The accompanying recipes help you put exactly what you’ve just learned into practice. This book is literally like having a cookery teacher by your side in the kitchen - superb! Would recommend wholeheartedly!

Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group – Chartwell Books and Netgalley for an eARC of this book to read and review.