The Best online resources for beginner bakers
We know you’ve been trying your hand at baking lately. Between the Great British Bake-off on Netflix and the fact that we’re spending the vast majority of our time at home – we don’t blame you at all.
And while everyone has been trying to recreate their favourite dishes and desserts from the television, not everyone’s output has been, well, equal.
But don’t fret, we’re not here to put you down! We’re here to point you in the right direction and help you get going on your next baking journey. We’ve put together a handy directory of websites that should be of use to you as you experiment with the dark (chocolate) arts.
Opening a new bakery in Wicklow in April 2020, The Fire House also offers many free hints, tips, and recipes for baking everything from tea time staples to more exotic and little-known creations.
Wicklow Town’s own Little Baker offers fantastic tips and recipes for beginners, and even if you can’t quite get it right yourself – you can also order her delicious creations online. We won’t tell anyone you cheated.
With an awe-inspiring portfolio of cakes for every occasion and plenty of opportunities for learning, Devoted to Cakes offer classes, workshops, and free ‘bake along’ videos you can view on their official website.
Located just outside Delgany, Ciara’s Kitchen is a countryside cooking school established through a passion for the culinary arts, and you can enjoy some free recipes, or buy Ciara’s Cookbook on her official website.
Ballyknocken House & Cookery School
Celebrity Chef and award-winning food writer Catherine Fulvio established her own school to share her immense wealth of culinary expertise with the world, and you can bet there’s plenty there for anyone looking to try their hand at baking.