Bake Like You've Always Wanted To

With Confidence, Joy, And With Recipes That Actually Work

 

Go from unsure to unstoppable in the kitchen

 
No pressure. No fancy ingredients
Just joyful baking that you'll be proud to share with your family and friends

We can't wait to welcome you into our

beautiful baking community

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Does this sound like you?


✔️ You love baking… but your results are hit and miss

✔️ You’ve followed recipes perfectly and still ended up with sunken cakes or dry scones

✔️ You’re tired of wondering, “What went wrong this time?”

✔️ You want to bake with more confidence and less guesswork

✔️ You wish you had someone to ask when things go pear-shaped

✔️ You want to enjoy baking again and share your bakes with pride

🎯 If you’re nodding along, you're not alone - and you're in the right place!

Imagine This...

🍰 You bake a cake and it rises perfectly.

🍞 Your bread is soft, airy, and delicious - not dense and doughy.

🤩 Your friends say, “You made this?!” and you smile and say, “Yes I did.”

😊 You finally understand baking - not just follow steps in a recipe.

🤗 And best of all, you’re part of a friendly group of bakers that cheer you on, answers your questions, and shares in your wins.

Introducing LRK Baking Academy

A warm, supportive baking community where everyday home bakers become skilled, confident, and proud to share every delicious result.

Linda W. “It’s not just recipes, it’s a network of support from Sharon and her team down to everyone in the Facebook group that encourages and helps you. I would never have tried the star bread or the roulade on my own.

Wow when I think of the things I have made.

I love the support in the Facebook group and the instruction and the videos give you the courage to give it a go, they are easy to follow. It’s a place to grow as a baker with support and help.” 💖

Sue G. "Being a member has taught me so much! I always thought I was an ok baker, but the Academy has pushed me out of my comfort zone to bake things I would never have dared to try!

I love the video classes. They feel really personal. We'ree never too old to learn new things and I have certainly learnt a lot since joining and cooked so many yummy things, just ask my grandchildren 😄

I love the friendliness of the Academy. Everybody is so helpful and encouraging. Sharon is always there to offer any help and advice we need and help us in our journey to become better bakers. I love being a member of the LRK Academy🥰"

What happens when you stop guessing and start understanding what's happening when you bake?

 

💡 You’ll feel more confident, more creative, and more excited to try new things, like finally tackling that layered sponge or perfecting your own pie crust recipe, without second-guessing every step

👏 You’ll stop wasting ingredients (and money!) on flops, because you’ll know how to fix a dough that’s too sticky, what to do if your cake sinks, and how to adjust recipes to suit your oven or ingredients.

🎂 You’ll be proud to share your bakes because they look and taste amazing, whether it’s morning tea with friends, birthday cakes for family, or just a treat for yourself that turns out just right.

💬 And best of all, you’ll never have to wonder what went wrong again, because you’ll understand the process, not just follow the steps. Every bake becomes a chance to succeed, learn, and grow your skills.

Why our baking membership is not just about following a recipe

Here’s the thing, baking isn’t just about following steps - it’s about understanding why those steps matter.

Hi, I'm Sharon from Little River Kitchen and I’ve helped thousands of home bakers get better results by teaching them the unwritten rules of baking.

You know...the ones that aren't obvious in a recipe!

And once you learn them, that knowledge sticks with you, bake after bake.

No more guessing if you're 'doing' it right, no more wondering what went wrong.  

Our classes are filled the helpful tips and knowledge that you won't find in a recipe.  You'll gain the confidence to bake anything and share it proudly so you can finally be the baker you’ve always wanted to be.

Here's what you’ll enjoy as a member…

✅ Instant access to a huge range of past masterclasses so you can start baking right away (Value $3000)

✅ 2 new exciting baking classes released every month so you'll always have something new to look forward to (Value $150/month)

✅ Monthly live baking chats where you can grab a cuppa and get all your baking questions answered in real time

✅ Personalised Support to guide you on your baking journey. It's like having your own baking coach right there with you in your kitchen to help whenever you get stuck

✅ Membership to our private baking community where you can share photos of your bakes and be surrounded by a lovely group of home bakers just like you who'll encourage and inspire you to try new things

✅ Bonus: Access to Bake Lab - Your online 'go-to' baking buddy. Filled with resources, guides, charts and mini tutorials so you can bake with confidence, troubleshoot like a pro, and whip up incredible results every time.  (Value $297)

✅ Chance to win $100 every month: Just share a photo of something you've baked from LRK and you'll automatically be entered into our Baker Of The Month prize draw 🎉 (Value $100)

Total value over $3500

 

As a member, you’ll unlock instant access to our entire library of classes so you can start baking as soon as you join

That's over $3500 worth of baking goodness ready and waiting for you! 

And it gets even sweeter... every month, you’ll get two brand-new classes to keep your skills rising and your inspiration flowing!

"What a special moment to be part of my four-year-old grandson Isaac making his first cake. Had an amazing time. 

Thanks, Sharon, for your contribution to this wonderful memory. The chocolate fudge cupcake recipe turned into a cake (Isaac’s insisted it had to be a cake) was such a big winner."

Elizabeth Ross

Here's a snippet from one of our classes...

 

Get ready to transform your baking!

Just log into the LRK Baking Academy website and access a treasure trove of baking classes instantly. 

🩷 Each class is designed to take you through a recipe step-by-step from start to finish. No guessing or wondering if you're 'doing' it right, you'll bake with confidence every time.

🩷 You'll learn how ingredients work together and how to execute techniques correctly so your bakes turn out beautifully time and time again.

🩷 Every class is filled with expert tips and helpful hacks so you can develop your baking knowledge and become a great baker in your own right. 

 

Grab your apron and let’s bake some magic!

Get instant access to these irresistible classes…

Mouthwatering Muffins & Cupcakes

Whether it's delicate light and fluffy cupcakes or moist and tender quick mix muffins...you'll master any recipe in no time with our step-by-step classes.

Bake Perfect Macarons

Macarons are known to be finicky but success will be easy with my step-by-step video classes that include all my best tips on perfecting them so you'll be a macaron maestro in no time!

The Best Bickies and Cookies

Whether you call them bickies or cookies, like them crunchy, chewy or fudgy, cookies are a quick bake that your friends and family will come back for time and time again. You'll learn all my tips on how to get perfect results so you're bickie barrell never goes empty.

Danish Pastries & Donuts

Rival the best bakeries with soft, mouthwatering donuts and buttery Danish pastries filled with creamy custard and juicy peaches. Or mix it up with cinnamon and chocolate pinwheels for a delicious twist! Once you learn the techniques, you’ll be able to create an endless variety of pastries right from your own kitchen.

Cakes | Simple To Extravagant

Bake delicious show stopping cakes from scratch and never buy a cake box mix again. 

My cake classes include everything you need to know to bake the most amazing cakes that your friends and family will love.  

Pies & Tarts For Every Occassion

Pies and tarts have a bit of a reputation for being a but tricky to master.

By diving into the science of pie dough and mastering the art of the perfect pie and tart crusts, you'll discover shortcuts and techniques that make tart and pie making a breeze.

Become A Master Bread Baker

Once you learn the fundamentals of bread baking you'll never bake a dense loaf again. 

Whether you prefer soft sandwich loaves or crusty artisan style breads...you'll be baking bakery style loaves, scrolls, babka's and more with my our indepth bread baking classes.

Choux Pastry 

You only need to learn how to make choux pastry once...then you can use it to make all kinds of gorgeous treats.

Using my fail proof recipe I share my tips and techniques to making choux pastry, and how to pipe, decorate and assemble choux to create profiteroles, eclairs and delectable individual paris brest pastries.

Meringue 

Meringue is deceptively simple, but it's all in the technique. Once you know the basics you can create sweet magic with meringue cookies, pavlovas, pies, tarts, roulades and even dacquoises.

We cover it all in LRK Baking Academy

Savoury...not sweet!

Not every bake has to be sweet...we also have a lovely collection of savoury bakes to keep a little balance in your life. 

Herbed Cheese Star Bread, Pumpkin & Ricotta Quiche, Pizza Scrolls and Vegetarian Galettes and more.

Frostings & Fillings

Satiny smooth buttercream, fruit curds, decadent chocolate ganache and perfect silky smooth creme patissier.

A good frosting, icing or filling is the perfect finishing touch to your bakes.  

Christmas Baking At It's Best!

Christmas is a special time in LRK Baking Academy and with a huge collection of edible Christmas gifts and bakes for the table, you're family and friends are going to love you. 

Each year we add to the collection with our annual Christmas Bake-A-Thon...it's not to be missed. 

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Some more beautiful bakes from our members...

Great baking starts with understanding the 'WHY' and that's what LRK Baking Academy is all about.

🥣 Troubleshoot any baking problem (like that sunken cake!) So you can stop guessing, fix things on the fly, and actually learn from your mistakes - meaning better results every single time you bake.

🥣 Understand ingredients and how they work so you can make substitutions, which means more flexibility in the kitchen, fewer last-minute trips to the shops, and the confidence to tweak recipes to suit your taste or pantry.

🥣 Confidently make classic desserts with pro techniques, so your lemon tart has that perfect wobble, your pavlova holds its shape, and your sponge is light as air.

🥣 Create patisserie-worthy bakes, that not only impress your friends and family, but leave you feeling like a total baking rockstar - because you understand what you're doing and why it works.

 

Knead a little baking magic in your life? 🍞

Baking is a beautiful way to connect with our loved ones and those around us.

Maggie Gaye - Member since 2022

“I have to be honest I joined LKR by accident as I saw a post on either Instagram or Facebook for a bootcamp, I thoroughly enjoyed the bootcamp and when my chai cupcakes and raspberry muffins turned out as you said, I was like omg I can bake!

After that bootcamp I joined the Academy on a monthly subscription, did the Christmas Bake-A-Thon and pretty quickly realised I had found a happy place.

This is why I love the classes. When I'm well I watch the live class and it’s just like being in a class room, but when I’m not having a good day I can watch the replay when I'm ready. I have so much more confidence in my baking that I don't hesitate anymore to bake for friends or family when I’m told bring a plate.

I made my granddaughters first birthday cake (using the vanilla cake recipe) something I never dreamt of doing for my kids. I love the feeling I get when I learn the smallest of things and I have learnt so many since joining. I also love that I can bake with my granddaughters too.

I am so pleased that I became a member, its honestly the best money I've ever spent. I look forward to this year’s classes and as I write this email, I can smell the banana chocolate hazelnut cake in the oven.”

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lovely baking community

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