This course is for beginners who want to learn how to bake inexpensively and not just cakes but delicious breads, biscuits and pastries.

In a sociable environment we will prepare and measure ingredients and bake a range of desserts.

Students will master basic skills in the kitchen and learn about budgeting, food safety and hygiene, nutrition and sustainable living.

We will also talk about active living, recycling and re-using in the kitchen.

Entry Requirements

You should have a good level of spoken and written English
Course Content
Each course has five different topics:
- Small treats
- Pastries
- 3-layered cakes
- Breads
- Loaf bakes
Students will:
- Learn and practice baking skills in the informal and interactive setting of our Merton Campus kitchen
- Learn how to make and stick to budgets in the kitchen
- Master principles of kitchen safety and hygiene
- Understand and apply sustainability and zero waste principles in the kitchen
- Make new friends with the same passion for baking
Progression Next Steps
This course is part the Bake Well for Less programme consisting of six courses of four to five weeks each. You can progress on to the next Bake Well for Less course in the series, or explore one of the following related courses:
- Live Well for Less
- Cook Well for Less
- Cake Baking and Decorating
Additional Information

All recipes and ingredients will be provided. Please note that there is a £25 materials fee for this course to cover ingredients and equipment.

Please contact your tutor Beata Allen if you need any information about the course content: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Bake Well for Less

Entry Requirements