Free Online Pizza & Bread Baking Classes
Free Online Pizza & Bread Baking Classes
Learn to make restaurant-quality pizza and artisan bread at home with live, hands-on classes taught by Baking Steel founder Andris Lagsdin. Every class is free, interactive, and designed for home bakers of all skill levels. Join thousands of students who've transformed their home baking with these proven techniques.
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What You'll Learn in Our Pizza & Baking Classes
Every class with Andris is a deep dive into the techniques that separate good home baking from great home baking. You'll learn the science behind perfect crusts, the secrets to achieving restaurant-quality results in a standard home oven, and how to troubleshoot common baking problems. Whether you're making your first pizza or your thousandth loaf of bread, these classes will level up your skills.
Pizza Classes cover: Dough hydration and fermentation, proper stretching techniques, sauce balance, cheese selection, the Baking Steel broiler method for achieving 90-second bake times, and how to get that signature leopard-spotting char on your crust.
Bread Classes cover: Understanding gluten development, mastering no-knead and traditional kneading methods, creating steam environments for artisan crusts, using a Baking Steel as a heat battery for maximum oven spring, and troubleshooting common bread failures.
English Muffin & Specialty Classes cover: Griddle techniques, achieving perfect texture and "nooks and crannies," whole grain baking without sacrificing flavor, and creative variations on classic recipes.
All classes are live and interactive. You can ask questions, get real-time feedback, and connect with a community of passionate home bakers. Andris brings decades of tinkering, testing, and teaching to every session, along with his signature blend of technical precision and infectious enthusiasm.
Watch Past Class Topics
Missed a live class? No problem. Browse our library of past sessions and learn at your own pace. Each recording includes the full demonstration, Q&A session, and any follow-up tips Andris shared after the class.
72-Hour Pizza Dough
No-Knead Bread
Meet Your Instructor: Andris Lagsdin
You're not learning from just any pizza instructor—you're learning from the inventor of the Baking Steel itself.
Andris Lagsdin is the founder of Baking Steel and the creator of the Original Baking Steel—the carbon steel baking surface that revolutionized home pizza and bread baking. What started as a tinkering project in his garage became a movement that's helped hundreds of thousands of home bakers achieve professional results. When you take a class with Andris, you're learning directly from the source, the person who cracked the code on replicating pizzeria-quality crusts at home.
Before Baking Steel, Andris spent years experimenting with materials, temperatures, and techniques to solve a problem that had frustrated home bakers for decades: how to get restaurant-quality crust in a standard home oven. His breakthrough came when he discovered that a thick slab of carbon steel could store and radiate heat far more effectively than traditional pizza stones, creating the intense bottom heat needed for perfect oven spring and crust development. That discovery didn't just create a product—it created an entirely new category.
Today, Andris teaches what he's learned through free online classes, sharing not just recipes but the underlying principles that make great baking possible. His teaching style blends technical precision with approachable humor, expect perfect crusts, imperfect jokes, and unstoppable optimism. Whether you own a Baking Steel or not, these classes will transform how you think about home baking.
Trusted by over 100,000 home bakers worldwide. Read Andris's full story →
Why Learn with Baking Steel?
We invented the tool, so we know how to use it. Baking Steel isn't just a product company, we're a community of passionate home bakers who believe that anyone can make restaurant-quality food at home with the right techniques and tools. Our classes aren't sales pitches. They're genuine teaching sessions designed to help you succeed, whether you own a Baking Steel or not.
Free, always. We believe great baking knowledge should be accessible to everyone. Every live class is completely free, with no upsells, no paywalls, and no strings attached. Just show up, learn, and bake.
Real-time interaction. Unlike pre-recorded courses, our live Zoom classes let you ask questions, get feedback, and troubleshoot problems in real time. Andris reviews your questions during the class and often follows up with personalized tips.
A proven track record. Thousands of students have taken our classes and transformed their home baking. From first-time pizza makers to experienced bread bakers looking to refine their technique, our community spans every skill level.
Ready to Join the Next Class?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are your online pizza classes really free?
Yes! Every live class we offer is completely free with no hidden costs or upsells. We believe great baking knowledge should be accessible to everyone. Just sign up through our calendar, and you'll receive a Zoom link before the class starts.
Do I need a Baking Steel to take your classes?
No, you don't need a Baking Steel to attend our classes. While we do teach techniques specific to using a Baking Steel, the fundamental principles of dough making, fermentation, and baking apply to any setup. Many students attend to learn the basics before deciding whether to invest in a Baking Steel.
What skill level are these baking classes for?
Our classes are designed for all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced home bakers. Andris explains concepts clearly and answers questions in real time, so whether you're making your first pizza or refining advanced techniques, you'll learn something valuable in every session.
Will I get a recording if I can't attend live?
Yes! All live classes are recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel within a few days. If you register for a class but can't attend live, you'll still have access to the full recording. However, live attendance is recommended for the interactive Q&A experience.
How long are the online baking classes?
Most classes run for about 1 hour, including the demonstration and Q&A session. Andris keeps the pace engaging and informative, covering techniques in depth without unnecessary filler. You'll walk away with actionable knowledge you can use immediately.
How do I sign up for a pizza making class?
Simply scroll up to our class calendar, find the class you want to attend, and click the registration link. You'll be asked to provide your email address, and we'll send you a Zoom link a day before the class. Registration is free and takes less than a minute.
Join the Baking Steel Community
Taking a class is just the beginning. When you join a Baking Steel class, you're joining a community of passionate home bakers who share tips, troubleshoot problems, and celebrate successes together. Connect with us on social media, share your bakes, and keep learning long after the class ends.