This event is in the past.It took place on March 11, 2026 at Zingerman's Bakehouse.


Bryant Pattengill West, Ann Arbor
⚗️"not afraid to try pretzels with lye now"
🥨You'll master both classic knots and baguette sticks
📦Virtual option requires pre-measuring ingredients
Master the classic Bavarian pretzel with actual lye dips and lard-based dough. You'll shape the iconic crossed knots, learn the monk legend behind them, and leave confident enough to tackle lye at home.
Hands-on baking
Traditional techniques
Small group class


Bryant Pattengill West, Ann Arbor
⚗️"not afraid to try pretzels with lye now"
🥨You'll master both classic knots and baguette sticks
📦Virtual option requires pre-measuring ingredients
Master the classic Bavarian pretzel with actual lye dips and lard-based dough. You'll shape the iconic crossed knots, learn the monk legend behind them, and leave confident enough to tackle lye at home.
Hands-on baking
Traditional techniques
Small group class