Ready for a deliciously fun night out? Pretzel‑Shaping Happy Hour is a low‑pressure, social baking experience where you and your friends can learn a new skill and enjoy great snacks (with a drink in hand).
In this 2.5-hour workshop, you’ll work with pre‑mixed pretzel dough and focus on the most satisfying part of pretzel making: shaping and baking…
Ready for a deliciously fun night out? Pretzel‑Shaping Happy Hour is a low‑pressure, social baking experience where you and your friends can learn a new skill and enjoy great snacks (with a drink in hand).
In this 2.5-hour workshop, you’ll work with pre‑mixed pretzel dough and focus on the most satisfying part of pretzel making: shaping and baking. We’ll demonstrate how to mix pretzel dough from scratch so you can recreate it at home, then guide you through shaping classic pretzels using professional techniques.
You’ll top and bake your pretzels during class, make warm beer cheese and chocolate fondue together, and enjoy everything fresh with your choice of drink.
What to Expect
- Hands-on shaping and baking of classic soft pretzels
- Demonstration of pretzel dough mixing and ingredient science
- Topping bar with pretzel salt, everything seasoning, and cinnamon sugar
- Fresh-baked pretzels served with beer cheese and chocolate fondue at the end of class
- Your first beverage included (beer, wine, cocktails, mocktails, and N/A options). Additional drinks available for purchase
- A detailed recipe packet to take home
We use a food‑grade lye solution in class for professional results; baking soda instructions are provided for home safety and ease.
Please let us know about any food allergies at checkout. This class includes wheat and dairy. We are not able to accommodate gluten allergies in our flour‑filled teaching kitchen.
Who This Course Is For
This class is perfect for home bakers with beginner experience, especially those looking to:
- Friends, couples, coworkers, and small groups
- Anyone looking for a fun, social, snack-forward baking experience
- Beginners who want an easy entry point into bread baking
- Recommended for ages 21+
What to Bring
- Just yourself — we’ll provide all tools and materials.
Recipes
- Classic Soft Pretzels (pre-mixed dough for shaping)
- Beer Cheese
- Chocolate Fondue
- Home-friendly pretzel dough + baking soda variation instructions
Meet Your Instructor
Chef Jan Kratzer is a culinary school graduate from Austria who has worked in Switzerland, Scotland, and the United States. Although he initially focused on craft cocktails, his love for food never faded. After working in various fine-dining restaurants, he rediscovered his passion for baking. He ran a small bakery in LoHi and realized that opening his own shop would be the perfect opportunity to showcase his skills in the USA.
While training his employees at LoDough Bakery, he also discovered a deep passion for teaching and mentoring others in the kitchen.
