This is the best last minute gift for bakers

Still looking for the perfect last-minute gift that doesn't require cross-country shipping and never goes out of stock? Consider our lineup of On-demand baking classes — There is something for every type of baker out there. (And it's not just another apron!)

Our virtual on-demand classes can be taken at any time, and can be revoked over and over again, allowing backers to learn at their own pace. Once you've purchased a class, you can gift it by simply sending the link and access code to the baker in your life. Whether you're hardcore bread bakers or curious cookie decorators, we've got you covered with a variety of baking topics. Choose a favorite or gift several to create a curated baking package!

Photography by Patrick Marinello; Food styling by Lydia Fournier

Cookies

in Cookie Decorating Essentials, Longtime baking school instructor Melanie Wanders shares everything you need to know about baking the perfect sugar cookies, preparing flawless Royal icingand decorating like a pro with techniques including quilting, flocking and flooding. This class is perfect for cookie decorating novices and experienced bakers looking to improve their icing skills—or impress their friends with picture-perfect cookies.

Pizza

Give the aspiring pizzaiolo in your life a helping hand. (Plus, this gift is basically an open invitation to their next pizza night.) Pizza expert Martin Phillips teaches four different styles in this comprehensive class: quick weeknight pizza; classic blistered Neapolitan-style pizza; Thick and Puffy Detroit Pies; and thin-and-crispy bar-style pizza. Learn the secrets to hacking your home oven for pizzeria-quality bakes and helpful tips for Ooni ovens, too.

Photography by Patrick Marinello

Bread

Maybe your gift recipient already has our newest cookbook, The Big book of bread. But do they have these Great Book of Bread Companions class? Cookbook authors Jessica Battilana, Martin Phillips, and Melanie Vanders teach a handful of their favorite bread recipes, from buttery brioche to crunchy seed bread. In addition to step-by-step recipe instructions, expect deep dives on important bread topics such as shaping, when to use a baking stone, and the difference between fermentation and proofing.

Pie

This class covers all things pie, from crusts to fillings to lattes. Baking school instructor Kristen Suzuki introduces two types of pie dough (flaky and extra-flaky) along with fruit fillings that span the seasons: berry crumble pie, lattice apple pie, double crust peach pie, fresh strawberry pie, and a savory tomato galette. Expect helpful tips for rolling out pie dough, crimping techniques and how to judge doneness.

Photograph by Liz Neely

Bagels and bialys

Once you've mastered homemade bagels, there's no going back to store-bought. Baking school instructor Jonathan Prefuk goes through three types: bagels on the same day, bagels with an overnight rest, and bagels with a preference (plus classic bagels as a bonus). There are also flavor variations for marble-iron bagels, Asiago cheese bagels, and cinnamon-raisin bagels. If there is someone in your life whose Sabbath always includes a stop at the bagel shop, this class was meant for them.

Brunch

For the boss who has it all, consider this class of brunch bikes. Recipe editor Kye Ameden and baking school instructor Jonathan Frishtick teach two master doughs, a soft sweet dough and milk bread-like dough. Once mastered, the dough becomes the foundation for impressive bakes like a gorgeous raspberry jam-filled bun, a swirled chocolate-covered babka, and pillowy cinnamon rolls.

Check out our full Backing school schedule for in-person, virtual and on-demand classes.

Cover photo by Patrick Marineello