Do I need prior baking experience?

No prior experience is necessary; all skill levels are welcome.

Are ingredients provided?

Yes, all ingredients are included in the workshop.

Can I take home the bread I bake?

Absolutely, your baked loaves are yours to enjoy at home.

Is there a minimum age?

Participants should be at least 16 years old to join.

What COVID-19 precautions are in place?

The workshop follows local health guidelines for safety and sanitation.

How many people are in each class?

Typically, classes have 10-15 participants for an intimate experience.

Culinary Bread Workshop at Bettie's Chicago | Food Tour | Workshop

Located in Chicago, Bettie’s Chicago offers a one-of-a-kind baking workshop led by the renowned Kristin “Baker Bettie” Hoffman. This immersive 3-hour experience invites bread enthusiasts to get hands-on with three iconic bread styles: crispy ciabatta, sweet concha, and warm naan. The workshop is perfect for those looking to deepen their baking skills and travel through flavors from around the globe without leaving the city. Kristin’s approach emphasizes technique and fermentation, providing insight into dough handling, kneading, and shaping that guarantees satisfying results. Bettie’s Chicago stands out because of its focus on authenticity and cultural tradition, making each session feel like a culinary journey. The space is equipped with professional-grade tools, ensuring participants leave with both new skills and freshly baked bread to enjoy. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a curious beginner, this workshop offers approachable expertise and a fun, community-driven environment. Cooking alongside other enthusiasts not only enhances your technical skills but also creates an engaging and memorable experience. The workshop is held in a welcoming kitchen setting, inspiring confidence and mastery. Participants harness the power of fermentation and different regional ingredients, discovering how simple ingredient choices transform the bread’s texture and flavor. When you visit, don’t miss the opportunity to ask about their signature loaves or share your own baking stories. Join us at Bettie’s Chicago for this enriching culinary adventure—perfect for food lovers eager to dip into global bread traditions and improve their baking prowess.

About Bettie's Chicago

Bettie's Chicago is a hands-on bakery and cooking studio in Chicago led by head chef Kristin “Baker Bettie” Hoffman. The studio offers a wide range of classes, workshops, and take-and-bake options for home bakers, food lovers, and groups. Participants learn techniques for breads, pastries, pies, and savory dishes with a focus on practical skills, approachable recipes, and small class sizes that enable personalized instruction.

Classes include introductions to bread baking, sourdough intensives, focaccia art, French breads, artisan pizza, homemade pasta, and seasonal favorites like pumpkin cinnamon rolls and apple cider donuts. Specialty workshops cover cookie pickups, cupcake and cake decorating, macaron making, and multi-day sourdough courses for intermediate bakers. Private events and corporate team-building sessions are also available by request.

Bettie's Chicago emphasizes hands-on learning: students mix, knead, shape, and bake during sessions and often take finished products home. The studio highlights ingredient quality, clear step-by-step guidance, and reproducible recipes so attendees can recreate results at home. Classes specify age recommendations and duration, and many allow dietary accommodations or vegan-friendly options.

The business is suitable for beginners through experienced bakers seeking focused technique work or creative culinary experiences. Reviews and event listings on reputable city guides and The Adventure Collective spotlight consistent class offerings and seasonal specialties. Booking information, class schedules, and pre-order pickup options are available through the studio’s online listings and partner platforms.

Gift certificates, group discounts, and private lesson packages make Bettie's Chicago a flexible option for celebrations, team building, and hands-on culinary education across skill levels.