Discover expert breadmaking techniques, crafting bread-based recipes perfect for any special occasion.
Learn the art of enriched yeasted doughs in this hands-on cooking class on breadmaking with Chef Elena. Discover essential baking techniques and gain confidence as you work with soft, pillowy dough perfect for both sweet and savory creations.
You’ll begin by preparing a buttery, egg-enriched dough from scratch, then craft a vibrant sunflower seed pesto with Pecorino Romano, garlic and lemon. Use it to fill and shape an eye-catching pull-apart pesto star bread, then move on to an 8-strand braided loaf topped with a striking mix of black and white sesame seeds and poppy seeds. Enjoy your freshly baked breads in class - and take home any extras to share. Book your spot now and bring home the joy of homemade bread!
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Soft and versatile, perfect for sweet or savory breads
With flour, eggs, butter and milk
Sunflower Seed Pesto
With sunflower seeds, Pecorino Romano cheese, garlic, lemon and olive oil
Pull-Apart Pesto Star Bread
With housemade sunflower pesto filling
Black & White Seed Braided Bread
With poppy, black and white sesame seeds, olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Driven by a deep passion for culinary creativity, Chef Elena brings the joy of baking to enthusiastic home cooks and food lovers alike. Specializing in a unique blend of global flavors, she combines her Mexican heritage, Jewish traditions and classic French techniques to create delicious breads and pastries. Chef Elena’s classes are all about hands-on learning, where she inspires students to explore new flavors, unleash their creativity and gain confidence in the kitchen. Her goal is to make each cooking experience engaging, memorable and bursting with flavor, leaving guests excited to recreate the magic at home.
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.This experience is not refundable as it includes a meal kit.
Chef Elena will travel to guests within Phoenix for this experience.
Discover expert breadmaking techniques, crafting bread-based recipes perfect for any special occasion.
Learn the art of enriched yeasted doughs in this hands-on cooking class on breadmaking with Chef Elena. Discover essential baking techniques and gain confidence as you work with soft, pillowy dough perfect for both sweet and savory creations.
You’ll begin by preparing a buttery, egg-enriched dough from scratch, then craft a vibrant sunflower seed pesto with Pecorino Romano, garlic and lemon. Use it to fill and shape an eye-catching pull-apart pesto star bread, then move on to an 8-strand braided loaf topped with a striking mix of black and white sesame seeds and poppy seeds. Enjoy your freshly baked breads in class - and take home any extras to share. Book your spot now and bring home the joy of homemade bread!
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Soft and versatile, perfect for sweet or savory breads
With flour, eggs, butter and milk
Sunflower Seed Pesto
With sunflower seeds, Pecorino Romano cheese, garlic, lemon and olive oil
Pull-Apart Pesto Star Bread
With housemade sunflower pesto filling
Black & White Seed Braided Bread
With poppy, black and white sesame seeds, olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Chef Elena's bread class was fantastic! My daughter and I attended while I was in town visiting for a fun, hands on adventure. Chef Elena did a great job with explaining the details of each process, and the important tips to remember. The class was engaging and very collaborative which allowed everyone to partake in the process of bread making. Most importantly... the bread was amazing and so delicious - yet easy enough for us to feel confident to go home and try baking it ourselves.
Karina
28 Feb 2025
We loved cooking with chef Elena! She taught us a bit about the science behind bread making before getting started. She helped us every step of the way and we made 3 delicious breads. Her place was clean and great to cook in. We’d highly recommend
Amber
23 Feb 2025
I recently attended a bread-making class, which was an incredible and intimate experience! From start to finish, the class was well-organized, informative, and hands-on. The instructor was knowledgeable and made the entire process easy to follow.
We learned different techniques, from kneading and proofing to shaping and baking. The best part? We got to take home freshly baked bread that smelled and tasted amazing! The class also provided great tips on ingredients, oven settings, and how to achieve the perfect crust.
Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, I highly recommend this class. It’s fun and engaging, and you leave with delicious homemade bread and newfound confidence in baking. I can’t wait to try out my new skills at home!
Joe
21 Feb 2025
My wife and I attended Chef Elena's Artisan Bread Bakes class; it was a fantastic experience. I highly recommend this class. Chef Elena is an excellent instructor; she is knowledgeable, well-prepared, and polite. During this class, you'll not be just a robot executing instructions; you'll get practical knowledge, know why you're doing specific steps, and know how to adapt. When you're finished, you will leave with some delicious bakes of bread and a strong desire to make more now that you realize how easy and fun it can be.
Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Elena
Heidi
10 Mar 2025
Elena did a great job. We learned some tips and the recipes were scrumptious. I would recommend her for future classes.
Tomi
03 Dec 2024
My daughter and I did her cinnamon rolls, Star bread and pecan roll class. We had such a great time and learned so much and everything was delicious. I will definitely sign up again.
Everything was clean, organized and well presented.
Reviews Chef Elena received outside of Cozymeal
Marcelo
22 Nov 2024
Chef Elena is so nice and has has a great culinary knowledge
