Baking Classes in Chicago, IL

French macarons take a bit of finesse to get that...je ne sais quoi. Our expert pastry chef will guide you through every step of the technique as you learn and practice how to make three different, delicious varieties. You will go home with a box of your beautiful masterpieces! Menu: Chocolate Macarons with Raspberry Jam and Coffee Buttercream ...

Macarons are delicate and beautiful and seem impossible to re-create in your home kitchen… not so! Chef Rachel Cuzzone has an easy way about her instruction and you’ll walk away with all the confidence of an Olympic macaron baker! Menu Cookies & Cream Macaron Peanut Butter Cup (Ganache and Peanut Butter Buttercream) Hazelnut with Nutella...

French macarons take a bit of finesse to get that...je ne sais quoi. Our expert pastry chef will guide you through every step of the technique as you learn and practice how to make three different, delicious varieties. You will go home with a box of your beautiful masterpieces! Gluten free menu! Menu: Chocolate Macarons with Raspberry Jam and Coffee...

In this workshop trained chef and baking instructor, Kristin “Baker Bettie” Hoffman, will walk you through the process of baking bread by hand. You’ll learn exactly what all of the ingredients do and why they play such an important part in the process. You’ll learn the basic mixing methods and master recipes that we will use to shape and bake...

This class is designed for the more advanced pizza maker. This class gives you a better understanding of  different pizza styles. Other topics covered in this 3 day class are dough chemistry and functionality of ingredients.  This course will give you the confidence to make great pies and leave you with a better understanding of classic...

From crust to core, learn the secrets of preparing your favorite pizza specialties. Menu: Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons Deep Dish Pizza with Sautéed Mushrooms and Italian Sausage Individual Calzones with Spinach, Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Skills covered in class: Making vinaigrette Preparing croutons Balancing flavors Making...

From crust to core, learn the secrets of preparing your favorite pizza specialties.  Menu: Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons Deep Dish Pizza with Sauteed Mushrooms and Italian Sausage Individual calzones with Spinach, Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Skills Covered in Class Include:  Making Vinaigrette Preparing Croutons Balancing...

PIZZA PARTY!!! This is the night you have been waiting for… join us in celebration pizza and prosecco and watch a Master at work! Master Istruttore Leo Spizzirri and our pizzaioli will be stretching dough and firing pizzas all evening in our oven room, for this special pizza party dinner. Bring all of your questions and learn pizza making from...

This 4-hour excursion through mixology, where you will learn everything from the essential of cocktail creations to the nuances of pairing fresh fruit and herbs with unique spirits, will have you surprising and entertaining guests and/or clients in no time.  Whether you have no experience, have taken a bartending course, or are an experienced...

There's no reason why freshly baked breads can't be a part of your life. Learn everything you need to know about the wide world of gluten-free grains, as we teach you how to make a wide array of delicious and satisfying breads and baked goods.  Menu: Pumpkin-Chocolate Chip Bread Oat Pancakes with Blueberries and Ginger-Steeped Maple...

In this workshop trained chef and baking instructor, Kristin “Baker Bettie” Hoffman, will walk you through the process of baking classic French style breads from scratch. We will be baking classic baguettes, rustic Pain de Campagne, and the ultimate enriched bread: brioche. We will be working with some more advanced yeast bread techniques and...

Sign up the whole family for this fun and informative night of homemade pizza! We will have a dough making session (you’ll take this home) then Leo will teach you how to hand stretch classic Italian pizza like a pro! MENU Classic Italian hand stretch pizza Chopped Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Sausage – mushrooms – tomato sauce Classic...

Back by popular demand, Baker Bettie is here for an all day sourdough workshop for Beginners. This 6 hour hands on sourdough intensive will focus on gaining an in depth understanding of basic sourdough technique and theory.This is the class you have been waiting for! In this class we will cover: What exactly is a sourdough starter? How to maintain...

Layered with vegetables and butter, breads are the star of an Indian meal.  In this cooking class, make stuffed north Indian flat breads, known as paratha, such as aloo (potato), gobi (cauliflower), paneer (cottage cheese), palak (spinach), and lachha (layered) paratha.  Learn dough preparation and pairing options. Students will make fresh...

Spend a day in our kitchen exploring the techniques behind baking artisan breads. Menu: Homemade Pizza with Sourdough Crust Sourdough Multigrain Baguette with Dried Fruit and Herbs Gruyere-Stuffed Crusty Loaves Potato Pan de Mie (Potato Pullman Loaf) Braided Lemon Bread with Lemon Curd-Cream Cheese Filling Knotted Dinner Rolls Skills...