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 ...

Learn the basics of working with yeast doughs and the art of properly shaping and baking them to perfection!  Menu: Carrot-Rosemary Braided Whole Wheat Loaf Pecan Sticky Buns Spinach, Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Calzones Skills Covered in Class Include: Mixing Yeast Dough Understanding Ingredient Functions Using Different Flours...

Do you love the smell, taste and wholesomeness of fresh baked bread? Do you like the idea of baking your own bread, but don’t think you have the time or expertise? Well we have a solution for you! This class will teach you how to make a NO KNEAD hearty dough that will supply fresh bread to you and your family for the week. We will offer a traditional...

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...

Macarons are delicate and beautiful and seam impossible to re-create in your home kitchen… not so! Chef Rachel Cuzzone (member of the 2015 Pastry Olympics in France -the first time the US has been on the podium in a decade.. 3rd place) has easy way about her instruction and you’ll walk away with all the confidence of a Olympic macaron baker! ...

in this 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 bartender,...

This 1 Day Pizza Class is the pizza class you have been looking for! This class is designed for the amateur baker ready to take the next step in pizza. Have you been making pretty good pizzas, but want to take them to the next level? This class gives you a better understanding of  different pizza styles. Other topics covered in this full day...

Mamma Mia! Master the art of creating authentic Neapolitan pizzas in your own home.  Grilled Radicchio and White Bean Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Potato-Rosemary Pizza with Prosciutto and Parmesan Cheese  Pistachio Pesto, Italian Sausage and Fontina Cheese Pizza Margherita (Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil) Pizza Skills...

Roll up your sleeves and immerse yourself in the art of making extraordinary pastries. Using classic, French techniques we'll teach you the art and science behind creating these elegant sweet treats making them approachable for any home cook. Don't leave these desserts to professional pastry chefs; with a pro working by your side, you'll learn how...

Are you ready to up your pizza game? Bring your whole family  If so, this is the class for you. Participants will learn the art of hand stretched dough, topping delicious pizza and using a wood-fired oven. Techniques covered: dough making, shaping, flour, baking techniques and equipment. The class is geared towards making pizza in the home oven...

Young teen's ages 12 to 16 get to experiment with simple yet sophisticated menus that they'll enjoy re-creating at home. They'll learn the basics of knife skills, cooking and baking techniques, and organizing prep work. TODAY'S MENU: Chocolate Mousse;  Profiteroles with Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce;  Crêpes with Sautéed Apples and...

Pizza is one of the world’s greatest foods but also one of the hardest to perfect in a home oven. In Mastering Pizza, James Beard award-winning chef Marc Vetri tackles the topic with his trademark precision, making perfect pizza available to anyone. The recipes—gleaned from years spent researching recipes in Italy and perfecting them in America—have...

Mamma Mia! Master the art of creating authentic Neapolitan pizzas in your own home. Menu:  Grilled Radicchio and White Bean Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Potato-Rosemary Pizza with Prosciutto and Parmesan Cheese Pistachio Pesto, Italian Sausage and Fontina Cheese Pizza Margherita (Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil) Pizza Skills Covered...

Artisan pizza fresh from the oven? Yes, please! Join us as we learn the secret tricks behind working with yeast and preparing dough from scratch, shaping dough and creating a variety of thin-crust pizzas from the classic Margherita, to unique flavor combinations including Pizza alla Bismark and Mushroom Lovers. Pick up a few bonus skills as we create...

New! If you love the flavor of sourdough bread but think you could never make it at home, this class will change your mind. Learn how to maintain a sourdough starter and the process of using it to create home-baked bread. Get ideas and recipes for other ways to use the starter, such as biscuits, pancakes, and pizza dough. Take home a portion of...