Baker Bettie

Better baking, made approachable.

Teaching you the how and why of baking, across recipes, classes, and experiences.

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Hi, I'm Kristin
"Baker Bettie" Hoffman

I’m a trained chef and baking educator. I teach home bakers the “how” and “why” behind baking so you can bake with confidence.

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Ways to Learn

cream puffs filled with cream

Better Baking School

online baking classes
glazing a scone with powdered sugar glaze

Baker Bettie Blog

free recipes & resources

Bettie’s Chicago

in-person classes & workshops

Better Baking Book

your baking handbook

Explore Baking Topics

Learn Essential Techniques & Baking Science with our Recipes & Online Guides

chai cookies with maple glaze on a wire rack

Cookies & Bars

cranberry tart decorated with sugared cranberries

Tarts & Cobblers

loaf of baked sourdough in a dutch oven

Sourdough

A bag full of fried beignets

Pastries

challah bread braided round on a wooden board

Yeast Breads

Latest Recipes

giant chocolate chip cookie with a knife and fork

Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie
Fresh mint cookies spread out with a bunch of fresh mint

Chocolate Chip and Fresh Mint Cookies
brown butter chocolate chip cookies stacked on a plate

Baker Bettie’s Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
golden biscuits stacked on each other

How to Make Biscuits, Biscuit Mixing Method
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in the kitchen & on the air

From live TV demos to conference stages, sharing approachable education wherever baker’s gather.

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