Baking Classes in San Francisco, CA

We're going to make the iconic pastry - the croissant. Our chef will guide you through the entire process from folding in the butter to rolling and "turning" the dough, to shaping. This class happens in two sessions over two days. Please see the calendar below for schedule details. Total in class instruction is 3.5 hours. [First Session] We'll...

You will learn how to bake classic layer cakes and how to fill and stack the layers to create beautiful, delicious cakes. You will also learn basic and modern piping and decorating techniques including Rosettes, Texturing, Chocolate Drip Designs; as well as ombre coloring techniques. In this class you will make a different 6” decorated layer...

Nourish yourself with the most fundamental food on earth: bread. From the comfort of your own kitchen learn how to combine salt, water, yeast, and flour into warm, crusty, and chewy breads.  In this live online class we will guide you through several classic breads, from ingredients to kneading techniques.  Materials needed to fully participate:...

If you've never smelled challah in the oven, you're in for a treat. We will be covering the basics of challah making, a staple of Jewish culture, starting with a short introduction of its historical beginnings and significance, and then moving to making the dough (no experience required for this course at all!). We will break for an hour to allow...

We are so excited to bring you our brand new online cooking classes! Do you love soft pretzels but don't know how to make them? Join us as we learn how to make, roll, fold, and top the perfect soft pretzel. Select and create the toppings of your choice from our classic cinnamon sugar topping to our savory spice blend or enjoy them plain with salt! ...

Roll up your sleeves and get your pizza stone out for this 2-hour class! We’ll jump right into making our dough from scratch, then we’ll do a garlic confit and a marinara sauce to top our pizzas with. A few slices of mozzarella and torn pieces of basil, and you’ve got yourself a margarita! Or you can top it with slices of olives, capers, and...

We're going to make the iconic pastry - the croissant. Our chef will guide you through the entire process from folding in the butter to rolling and "turning" the dough, to shaping. This class happens in two sessions over two days. Please see the calendar below for schedule details. Total in class instruction is 3.5 hours. [First Session] We'll...

If you’ve ever eaten a fresh, hot donut, you know that they are one of the most delicious pastries around. In this hands-on class, we’ll make yeast-raised and cornmeal cake donuts. Follow along with the chef from mixing the dough to cutting and frying your donuts. We’ll also glaze and sugar-coat them, literally, to enjoy at the end of the class....

In the 2-hour class, we’ll demystify the classic American dessert: apple pie. We’ll make and roll our all-butter pâte brisée for our double crust pie stuffed with your favorite apple variety. We’ll also make a caramel sauce for drizzling, and an apple martini to sip while you wait for your pie to finish baking after class. What we’ll cover:...

To book, head to our groups site: https://groups.coursehorse.com/event/truffle-making-workshop If your group is looking for something sweet and tasty, look no further. In this beginner-friendly truffle making event we'll make classic (and delectable) truffles: Our expert chef will walk your group through the process of making these truffles...

To book, head to our groups site: https://groups.coursehorse.com/event/new-york-style-pretzels--materials-included In this live online crash course, you will learn how to make fresh New York Style Pretzels from scratch! Your Group Will: Mix, roll, and shape pretzel dough Bake Pretzels to perfection Add optional salt/cinnamon toppings Eat delicious,...

Knowing how to make a pie is a cornerstone skill. We think it is something everyone should know how to make because it is the truest culinary example of love. You don't make a pie for someone you don't care for deeply.  A pie takes time. It is a meditation on butter, flour, fruit, sugar, and temperature (the cold needed for a good crust,...

BLVD Bread Bakers: Why settle for making Chocolate Babka OR a rich egg Challah Bread, when you can bake both at once? Introducing JJ's cult favorite: Chocolate Ballah! These loaves sold out instantly here at BLVD kitchen, and now you can make your own at home, with JJ's expert guidance.

Gather your family for a baking challenge! We are huge fans of GBBS (the Great British Baking Show), so we thought it would be fun to have families join together for a healthy dose of baking fun. Each session will focus on a new desserts, with multiple ways to personalize it, so everyone has a chance to exercise their creativity! Suitable for all...

Have you always struggled with stretching pizza dough? One of our Pizza Pros will help you iron out the kinks with some simple techniques used by the best pizza makers in NYC. This session is the perfect follow-up to our dough making session, or you can pick up some dough from your local pizzeria and jump right in. Prep details will be emailed to you...