Baking And Pizza Class Near Washington DC
What your day looks like
Host Bio: Karen is a delightful retired nutritionist with a warm laugh and a deep love for baking! When she was 12 years old, Karen made a brioche that was so delicious that her parents told her, "You're going to be the next Betty Crocker!" With a Master's in Education and a BS in food science, Karen has been teaching food and wellness for over 15 years. She is keen to share her knowledge of baking with adults and children. This is a very family-friendly experience. Karen and her husband are delightful conversationalists who look forward to hosting guests at their home, located a 30-minute drive from DC. Their home is easily accessible by public transport - simply take the metro to Hyattsville station, located a mile away from Karen's house, and will pick you up from the station. Cooking Description: Join Karen in her open kitchen for a hands-on baking class with a light lunch/supper. During the class, you'll work with both rich and lean dough. From a plain rich dough, you'll create stuffed sandwiches, perfect for hearty lunches or family suppers. From a sweetened and spiced rich dough, you'll create scrumptious cinnamon rolls. While you're waiting for the "rich" dough to rise and bake, you'll make a quick lean dough, perfect for a baguette or a thin-crust pizza! Make one or the other and enjoy a light meal of either baguette and butter with soup or a margarita pizza. At the end of the class, take home "ready to eat" or "ready to bake" stuffed sandwiches and cinnamon rolls. Tea, coffee, or sparkling water is provided. Participants are welcome to bring sodas, juice, or other beverages of their choice.
The experience, in brief
- This is an authentic cooking experience in a local home, not a professional class in a studio
- Join Karen in her open kitchen for a handson baking class with a light lunch/supper
- Make a quick lean dough, perfect for a baguette or a thincrust pizza
- Enjoy a light meal of baguette & butter with soup or a margarita pizza
The journey, in full
Please note that the host offers multiple tour options combining the activities described above. Your tour itinerary will be determined by the combo option you select when booking your tour.
Your day, step by step
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What to know before booking
What to Bring
If there is a baked good you are interested in learning to bake, let Karen know and she might be able to customize your baking class (cookies, cakes, etc.). Additionally, Karen can offer baking classes at her home or yours. Email us at to set up a baking experience at your house - perfect for a little one's birthday party!
Restrictions
Children 3 or below are free of charge.
Meeting & Pickup
This experience takes place at the host's private home in University Park (near Washington DC). The host's exact address and meeting location notes will be provided upon booking confirmation.
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Most of our hosts can accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions when making your booking.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business