There’s nothing quite like biting into a warm, chewy New York-style bagel with a perfectly crisp crust and a generous schmear of homemade cream cheese. The best part? You can make the entire experience right in your own kitchen—and it tastes even better than your favorite bagel shop.

In this interactive class, we'll show you how to create authentic New York-style bagels from scratch, complete with flavorful homemade cream cheeses, a beautiful brunch spread, and a homemade Virgin Bloody Mary mix that's perfect for entertaining or slow weekend mornings.

Whether you're a first-time bread baker or a brunch enthusiast looking to elevate your weekends, you'll leave with recipes you'll return to again and again.

On the Menu

🥯 Authentic New York-Style Bagels
Chewy, golden, perfectly boiled and baked—the real deal.

🧅 Scallion Cream Cheese
Fresh, creamy, and loaded with flavor.

🍅 Sun-Dried Tomato Parmesan Cream Cheese
Rich, savory, and perfect for spreading on warm bagels.

🥒 The Ultimate Bagel Board
Learn how to create a beautiful brunch platter featuring classic bagel accompaniments like lox, tomatoes, onions, capers, fresh herbs, and more.

🍅 Homemade Virgin Bloody Mary Mix
A fresh, flavorful mix that's miles ahead of anything you'll find in a bottle—with the option to turn it into a classic Bloody Mary for guests.

What You'll Learn

• The secrets behind authentic New York-style bagels—from mixing and shaping to boiling and baking.
• Why barley malt syrup makes all the difference.
• How to achieve that signature chewy texture and glossy crust.
• Tips for making bakery-quality bagels at home.
• Two delicious homemade cream cheese spreads that are endlessly customizable.
• How to build a beautiful bagel brunch board that's perfect for entertaining.
• A fresh, homemade Bloody Mary mix you'll never want to buy from the store again.
• Storage, freezing, and reheating tips so your bagels stay fresh all week.

Why Take This Course?

• You've always wanted to make authentic New York-style bagels from scratch.
• You love hosting brunch and want to impress family and friends.
• You're tired of paying premium prices for bagels that don't taste homemade.
• You enjoy learning traditional kitchen skills that are both practical and rewarding.
• You appreciate simple ingredients transformed into something truly special.
• You love gathering around the table and creating memorable meals with the people you love.

Class Features

• Learn from the best in a small-class environment with plenty of time for questions and personalized instruction.
• Every class is fully interactive. Join us live on Zoom and bake alongside us step by step, or simply watch and learn.
• Classes start at just $40, and one registration covers everyone cooking in your kitchen so invite your friends too!
• Before class, you'll receive an email with a detailed prep guide, shopping list, and mise en place instructions so you're ready to jump right in.
• Can't make it live? No problem! Every registered participant receives access to the class recording to watch again whenever you'd like.

Whether you're recreating your favorite neighborhood bagel shop or starting a new weekend tradition, this class will give you the confidence to bake authentic New York-style bagels, craft flavorful homemade spreads, and serve a brunch that's truly better than store bought. Join us and discover just how satisfying homemade can be.