Learn the secrets to making traditional Bavarian (German-style) soft pretzels. Here's a hint, lard and lye. We'll also answer the “burning” question: “Are these pretzels dipped in the same lye used to make soap?” We'll teach you how to form the crossed pretzel shape and tell you the story of why a monk decided to have this food be “in prayer.” These simple but tasty rolls are sure to become a family favorite.
You'll leave the BAKE! class with our recipe, the knowledge to recreate it at home, all the soft pretzels you made in class, and some great coupons.
In-Person: We'll end the in-person class with a tasting of what we made and you'll go home with some great coupons.
Virtual: Please visit our Virtual Class Page for all of the instructions you need to be prepared for class. The most important preparations are measuring all of your ingredients before the class, making sure you have all of the equipment needed, and being ready to use Zoom.
What our guests have to say about this class:
I'm not afraid to try pretzels with lye now that I know the proper methods. —Dan S.
I loved the easy-going nature of the class environment and I learned a whole lot! I feel that this recipe isn't overwhelming and I'm excited to give it a shot at home! —Spencer W.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT |
In-Person | $110.00 | 1 spot left |
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Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 5:45pm - 9:00pm EDT |
Virtual Virtual | $75.00 | 12 spots left |
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Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT |
In-Person | $110.00 | 12 spots left |
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Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 5:45pm - 9:00pm EDT |
Virtual Virtual | $75.00 | 12 spots left |
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Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT |
In-Person | $110.00 | 12 spots left |
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Thursday, August 20, 2026 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT |
In-Person | $110.00 | 12 spots left |
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Additional Products
Barley Malt Syrup
Barley Malt Syrup is a mellow sweetener, a tasty food source for yeast, and an ingredient that we use in our virtual Soft Pretzel, Better Bagel, and German Bread classes at Bake. We will ship you 14 ounces, which is more than enough for all your baking needs. Shipping is included in the price.
Basic Bread Baking Kit
Our Basic Bread Baking Kit is great for bakers who are just starting to experiment with bread baking. It comes with 5 tools that will help you get started on your bread baking adventure: a bowl scraper, a bench knife, a lame with three razor blades (for scoring bread), an oven thermometer, and a digital thermometer. The price includes ground shipping. For more in-depth equipment descriptions please go to our FAQ page or send an email to [email protected].
This kit is not required for classes.