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Discover how to craft perfect apple cider donuts in this fun, hands-on class at Bettie's Chicago. A sweet way to celebrate the fall season with friends or family!
1.5 hours
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Discover how to craft perfect apple cider donuts in this fun, hands-on class at Bettie's Chicago. A sweet way to celebrate the fall season with friends or family!
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels, no special physical conditioning required
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History
Chicago’s rich food history includes its famed Polish and Italian immigrant communities, who brought baking traditions that influence local sweet treats.
Conservation
Bettie's Chicago emphasizes sustainable practices by minimizing waste and sourcing ingredients locally when possible.
Bettie's Chicago
Discover how to craft perfect apple cider donuts in this fun, hands-on class at Bettie's Chicago. A sweet way to celebrate the fall season with friends or family!
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.
Classes Offered
36
Range of hands-on workshops and take-&-bake options
Location
Chicago, IL
Studio located in Chicago
Class Lengths
1.5 hrs–multi-day
Short workshops to multi-day intensives
Lead Chef
Kristin “Baker Bettie” Hoffman
Head chef and class instructor
Book a workshop, pre-order weekend cookie pickups, or request a private event — hands-on classes fill quickly, so secure a date today.
Arrive early
Getting there 15 minutes early ensures you settle in comfortably before class starts.
Wear comfortable clothes
The cooking involves frying and glazing, so choose clothes you'll be comfortable in.
Bring a camera
Capture the fun moments and your freshly made donuts to share your experience.
Enjoy the process
Don’t rush—savor each step in the process and focus on the joy of baking.
Apron
Protect your clothes during the frying and glazing steps.
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Comfortable shoes
Wear shoes suitable for standing and moving around the kitchen.
Notebook and pen
Jot down tips and recipes for future baking.
Camera or smartphone
Capture the fun moments and your delicious donuts.