Bake with Anna Olson (2012)

Episodes

1. 1 1. Chocolate Cake2012-04-12Anna teaches viewers the fundamentals of chocolate cake, starting with a classic devil's food cake.
2. 2 2. Pie Dough2012-04-12 · 30mThere are few things more rewarding than a freshly baked pie. In this episode Anna shares her secrets and techniques to making the perfect pie dough. She starts off with her standa
3. 3 3. Chiffon Cake2012-04-19Light and airy, chiffon cakes combine the richness of a butter cake with the light spring of a sponge cake and they are the foundation for many favorite desserts. Anna starts with
4. 4 4. Pastry Cream2012-04-19Anna knows that all great pastry chefs have a recipe for pastry cream in their repertoire and, in this episode, she shows how to perfect this thick, rich custard filling to create
5. 5 5. Cupcakes2012-04-26 · 30mCupcakes are a pop culture phenomenon with countless bakeries devoted to them. Anna teaches viewers how to make a variety of styles and flavours, everything from simple vanilla to
6. 6 6. Puff Pastry2012-04-26 · 30mPuff pastry is a key element in any French bakery and in this episode, Anna teaches viewers everything they need to know about puff pastry. Anna prepares basic puff pastry dough an
7. 7 7. Cheesecake2012-05-03 · 30mSecrets for creating cheesecake.
8. 8 8. French Meringue2012-05-03 · 30mIn this episode Anna shares her secrets for making perfect French meringues. She starts by teaching viewers meringue fundamentals with Birds’ Nests. These light, airy and crunchy m
9. 9 9. Chocolate Ganache2012-05-10 · 30mUsed as a base for truffles and filling for tarts, cookies and cakes, ganache is simply a mixture of chocolate and cream.
10. 10 10. Croissant Dough2012-05-10 · 30mCroissants have long been staples of French bakeries and patisseries but home cooks can make them too. In this episode, Anna gives a lesson on to how to bake them like a pastry che
11. 11 11. Creme Brulee2012-05-17 · 30mAn important dessert for pastry chefs to master, creme brulee is a classic dish of smooth custard with a carmelized sugar topping.
12. 12 12. Pate Sable2012-05-17 · 30mIn this episode, Anna shows viewers the basics on working with a standard in a baker’s kitchen, tender tart dough, more commonly referred to in the baking world as pâte sablée. She
13. 13 13. Jelly Roll Cake2012-05-24 · 30mJelly roll cakes range from straightforward tea time sweets to elaborate decadent desserts. They are fundamentally thin sponge cakes that are filled and rolled. Anna starts with a
14. 14 14. Choux Paste2012-05-24 · 30mChoux Paste, also known as pâte a choux or cream puff dough, is a wonderful airy pastry that can be used in countless ways to prepare cream-filled desserts. Anna starts with the fu
15. 15 15. Squares2012-05-31Squares are so versatile with a flavour to suit every taste. In this episode, Anna shares her secrets on how to make her favourites. She begins with a rich and delicious classic: F
16. 16 16. Strudel2012-05-31Strudel is a buttery pastry that is a bakery staple; layer upon layer of flaky goodness wrapped around a delicious filling. Anna starts with a basic strudel made from thin sheets o
17. 17 17. Sandwich Cookies2012-06-07Secrets for baking sandwich cookies.
18. 18 18. Nut Cakes2012-06-07Nut cakes range from easy little cakes to elaborate grand tortes. In this episode, Anna shows viewers how to make a few cakes that she’s just nuts about, desserts where nuts featur
19. 19 19. Shortcake2012-06-14Anna's favorite shortcake desserts.
20. 20 20. Chocolate Pastry2012-06-14Chocolate pastry is a buttery, rich and crispy base that is fundamental in a professional kitchen and an important element for the home cook too. Anna starts by teaching viewers ho
21. 21 21. Brioche2012-06-21How to make a classic brioche; over-the-top decadent desert.
22. 22 22. Flourless Pies & Tarts2012-06-21Flourless pies and tarts are gluten-free desserts made without conventional wheat flour. Anna starts with delicious Raspberry Clafoutis, a classic French dessert that uses ground a
23. 23 23. Lady Fingers2012-06-28Part cake, part cookie, ladyfingers are extremely versatile in the pastry kitchen. Anna starts by showing viewers how to make these light and spongy biscuits and dips them in choco
24. 24 24. Upside Down Cake2012-06-28An upside down cake is a single-layer cake baked with gooey-sweet fruit at the bottom. Then it’s flipped and served with that delicious fruit side up. Anna starts with the classic
25. 25 25. Pound Cake2012-07-05Anna demonstrates how to make pound cake from a classic lemon to more advanced recipes.
26. 26 26. Steamed Puddings2012-07-05 · 30mSteamed puddings are restaurant favorites and Anna shows viewers how to make them at home like a pro. She starts with a familiar British steamed pudding, English Sticky Toffee Pudd
27. 27 27. Fruit Pies2012-07-12There are few things more comforting to the senses than a warm slice of freshly baked pie. Anna starts with a standard double crust pie dough (pastry on top and bottom) and makes a
28. 28 28. Veggie Cakes2012-07-12Anna prepares a variety of cakes made with vegetables. Sweet, delicious and healthy, each has a unique texture and taste. She starts with Zucchini Orange Loaf, ideal for breakfast
29. 29 29. Chocolate Mousse2012-07-19Anna demonstrates how to make an easy chocolate mousse, then advances to the next level.
30. 30 30. Scones & Biscuits2012-07-19Part bread and part pastry, scones and biscuits are delicious treats that are prominently featured in almost every bakery. Anna begins by showing viewers a fundamental recipe for B
31. 31 31. Drop Cookies2012-07-26Who can resist these tasty treats served with an ice-cold glass of milk? In this episode of Bake with Anna Olson, Anna presents different recipes and creates a variety of drop cook
32. 32 32. Rolls & Buns2012-07-26Rolls and buns are small little breads that are more decorative than a slice of loaf bread and come in countless styles and flavours. Anna starts with the basics: Classic Parker Ho
33. 33 33. Doughnuts2012-08-02Doughnuts are easy to find at doughnuts shops all over town, but they are also simple to make at home, and there is nothing as tasty as a homemade doughnut. Anna starts with the ba
34. 34 34. Lemon Curd2012-08-02Fresh and sweet, creamy yet tart, lemon curd is a spread, a filling and a topping and is a staple in every pastry chef’s repertoire. Starting with a stovetop method to make British
35. 35 35. Shortbread Cookies2012-08-09Mmm, shortbread, an old-fashioned style of cookie that’s buttery, rich and crumbly—perfect with a cup of hot tea or a glass of cold milk. Anna starts out preparing a basic Vanilla
36. 36 36. Sticky Buns2012-08-09How to make sticky buns.
37. 37 37. Coffee Cakes2012-08-16Coffee cake—there is nothing more relaxing than sitting in a cozy chair with mug of hot coffee and a delicious yet easy cake to go alongside. Anna begins with a basic coffee cake:
38. 38 38. Focaccia2012-08-16Focaccia is traditional flat-style Italian bread that can be prepared sweet or savoury. Anna begins with basic focaccia dough and makes aromatic Rosemary Onion Focaccia. Using the
39. 39 39. Candied Orange Peel2012-08-23Candied Orange Peel is delicious and versatile. Pastry chefs make it as a treat on its own, and to add a sweet, delicate citrus accent to a number of desserts. Anna begins by candy
40. 40 40. Focaccia2012-08-23Focaccia is traditional flat-style Italian bread that can be prepared sweet or savoury. Anna begins with basic focaccia dough and makes aromatic Rosemary Onion Focaccia. Using the