Culinary Adventure: Crafting New York Bagels at Bettie's Chicago
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Ever wondered how to make perfect New York-style bagels from scratch? Join Bettie's Chicago for a flavorful, hands-on baking class that will leave you with skills—and tasty bagels—to enjoy at home.
New York Style Bagels
With Custom Cream Cheese Flavor | Ages 16+
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About This Adventure
Join us for a hands-on experience in crafting authentic New York-style bagels from scratch! Over three hours, you'll mix, knead, and shape dough, boil for that perfect texture, and bake to crispy perfection. Plus, create your own flavored cream cheese and take home a delicious half dozen bagels!
Join us to learn how to make authentic New York style bagels from scratch.
Duration
3 hours
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Participants will make their bagels 100% from start to finish including mixing, kneading, and shaping the dough by hand, boiling the bagels to get the perfect dense texture, and baking them for a crispy-on-the-outside finish. Each student will also make their own flavored cream cheese with a variety of add-in options.
Participants will take home the half dozen large bagels made in class and custom cream cheese flavor.
More Info
- This class is for ages 16+.
- All tickets are priced per person as we keep our classes small.
- All tickets are final sale and non-refundable or transferable to another date. If you are unable to attend after purchase, you may gift your ticket to a friend.
- Allergens & dietary restrictions: Bagels are naturally vegan but cream cheese is not. Please let us know if you are vegan and we will have an alternative for you. This class includes wheat. Please note that our kitchen regularly uses most major allergens.
Adventure Tips
Use high-gluten flour
Using high-gluten flour will help you achieve that authentic bagel chewy texture.
Keep a close eye on boiling time
Boil each bagel for exactly 30-60 seconds per side to ensure the perfect crust.
Prepare flavored cream cheeses in advance
Mix your preferred herbs, spices, or sweet additions ahead of time for smoother assembly.
Bake until deep golden brown
Ensure your bagels are baked until they develop a rich, dark crust for optimal flavor.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Pigeons in the city parks
- Local urban fox sightings
History
Bettie's Chicago has been a staple in the local food scene for over a decade, committed to bringing authentic recipes to life.
Conservation
The bakery emphasizes sustainable sourcing of ingredients and reduces waste through composting and recycling practices.
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Apron
Protect your clothes from flour and dough as you knead and shape.
Kitchen scale
Accurate measuring ensures perfect dough consistency.
Baking sheet
Needed for baking the shaped bagels to crispy perfection.
Cooling rack
Allows your bagels to cool evenly without becoming soggy.