Bake with Anna Olson
Anna Olson, an acclaimed pastry chef, brings viewers into her kitchen for some delicious cooking lessons. From delicious doughs, to delectable cakes, and more, learn how to make meals like you've never seen before!
- 2012-2016
- 3 seasons
- Reality
- TV-G
Anna Olson, an acclaimed pastry chef, brings viewers into her kitchen for some delicious cooking lessons. From delicious doughs, to delectable cakes, and more, learn how to make meals like you've never seen before!
Season 3 Episode Guide
20 Episodes 2016
Episode 1
Muffins
21 mins
Muffins are a staple for mornings and snack breaks, and their small portioning make them an easy treat. Anna shares her recipe for classic blueberry streusel muffins.
Episode 2
Waffles
22 mins
Waffles are definitely a part of a baker's repertoire and their woven waffles shape is now known the world around. Anna explores North American, Italian, and Belgian-styles of waffles.
Episode 3
Fruit Mousse
22 mins
Fruit mousses are a staple in patisseries, and come in all sorts of colours and shapes. Anna starts the lesson by preparing her easy lime mousse.
Episode 4
Ice Cream
21 mins
Pastry chefs are responsible for making their own ice cream in restaurants, and their creativity can really shine through. Anna prepares green apple sorbet, as well as a classic chocolate gelato.
Episode 5
Swiss Meringue
21 mins
Anna shares her tips and tricks for preparing the perfect Swiss meringue. She makes Swiss meringue raspberry gems, chocolate divinity candy, and a lemon Swiss buttercream hatbox cake.
Episode 6
Fruit Preserves
22 mins
Anna shares her favourite preserved fruit recipes - perfect to use as fillings for countless desserts, including strawberry jam and marmalade.
Episode 7
Flourless Cookies
21 mins
Anna's covered flourless cakes, pies, and tarts, and now some delicious flourless cookie recipes are in order. First up are Anna's almond butter thumbprint cookies.
Episode 8
Crackers
21 mins
Anna always has a few styles of homemade crackers on hand. She shares some of her favourites recipes, including pumpkin seed and date spice crackers, Graham crackers, and cheddar shortbread.
Episode 9
Creme Anglaise
22 mins
A basic English custard sauce is a familiar companion to plated cakes, tarts and other desserts, but it is also the foundation for other pastry chef creations.
Episode 10
Souffles
22 mins
Some may tremble at the thought of making a souffle, but Anna will share the tips and tools needed to make a fluffy, airy souffle with utmost confidence.
Episode 11
Pancakes
22 mins
Anna shares some of her favourite styles of pancakes, and remember - pancakes aren't just for breakfast - they can be dessert, too.
Episode 12
Charlottes
21 mins
A charlotte is a dessert with a cake exterior holding a fruit, mousse, or other filling within - as opposed to layered. These look pretty from the outside, and reveal gorgeous fillings once sliced.
Episode 13
Country Breads
21 mins
Nothing beats the smell of fresh bread coming out of the oven and these rustic styles will have you running to the kitchen to bake.
Episode 14
Candy
21 mins
Yay. Candy. A pastry kitchen can also include a confectionery, where candies are made. Anna prepares the staples that every pastry chef learns to make.
Episode 15
Icings and Glazes
22 mins
Having a good repertoire of icings and glazes add flair and panache to cakes and cookies. Here we get a handle on the major styles and some delicious recipes where they are used.
Episode 16
Loaf Cakes
21 mins
Everyone from a novice baker to professional patissier needs a few really tasty sweet breads. Anna shares her recipes for basic banana bread and a honey-spiced bread called pain d'epices.
Episode 17
Fudge
22 mins
Sweet and decadent - fudge can be a candy or an element in a dessert. Anna shares her recipes for chocolate fudge and New Orleans pecan fudge pralines.
Episode 18
Cream Pies
22 mins
Anna shares her favourite cream pie recipes including chocolate cream pie, double maple cream pie, and mini banoffee pies.
Episode 19
Savoury Breads
21 mins
Like sweet quick breads, every baker at any level needs some good savoury quick breads they can make. Anna shares her recipes for classic cornbread, and a jalapeno and cheddar pull-apart bread.
Episode 20
Morning Treats
21 mins
Anna's covered muffins and coffee cakes, but there are many other pastries and breads that bring joy to a morning coffee, including easy cinnamon twists, and classic crumpets.