Giant Soft Pretzels are great any time of year, but we’re especially craving them when the cool breezes start rolling in and take the leaves from the trees. We’ll put some beer into the pretzels and the dippers for authentic Oktoberfestivities.

In this part-demonstration, part hands-on class, you will bake a half dozen Soft Beer Pretzels from scratch. First, we will explore the microscopic world of yeast, watching it come to life in front of our very eyes. While waiting for our dough to rise, we will whip up a few dipping sauces. Then we will roll and shape pretzels and practice the proper baking method. Make twists, knots and even rolls for your brats. Or twist the dough around a sausage for a scratch-made pretzel take on a pig in a blanket.

At the end of class, you will sample the dips with freshly baked pretzels and also take your freshly baked pretzels home with you.

Menu:

• Big Soft Beer Pretzels

• Bratwurst in Pretzel Roll

• Gooey Beer Cheese Sauce

• Obatzda Authentic Beer Cheese Spread

• Grainy Honey Mustard

Note: We can accommodate vegetarians. Let us know if you need plant-based alternatives.

For ages 12 and up. Youth ages 12-16 must be with an adult.

$75 per person. This is an in-person class at Teaching Table. Space is limited.

What You Get at our in-person classes:

• all materials and ingredients

• clean aprons to wear for the class (you have the option to purchase a new one to keep)

• clear demonstrations and hands-on cooking

• a sampling of what you made and in most cases, a complete sit down meal

• recipes to take home

• access to an experienced chef who will answer your cooking questions

• leave the clean up to us

Teaching Table prioritizes sourcing ingredients that are local, seasonal, sustainable and organic whenever possible.

We serve only water and tea. You may bring your own beverages, if you choose.