Challah! Let’s Jam: Baking & Spreads Workshop 06/20/2026

Challah! Let’s Jam: Baking & Spreads Workshop
Hands-On | Tastings
Saturday 06/20/2026
10:00am - 1:00pm
$85/person
Chef Jacob Wright
Adults 18+

Menu
Fresh Baked Challah Bread
Three-Red Fruit Jam
Honey Orange Cardamom Butter

Class Description
Step into the warm, comforting world of enriched bread baking in this hands-on class dedicated to the art of challah. Known for its beautifully braided shape and tender, slightly sweet crumb, challah is as satisfying to make as it is to share—and in this class, you’ll learn to do both with confidence.

Chef Jacob Wright trained at Johnson County Community College and built his culinary career in country clubs, private dining, and as a personal chef known for memorable dinner party experiences. He now shares his passion for cooking as an instructor, focusing on fundamentals, regional cuisines, and bold flavor-building techniques. Teaching with empathy and humor, Chef Jacob encourages students to build confidence in the kitchen and have fun along the way.

Guided by Chef Jacob, you’ll mix, knead, and develop a rich, buttery dough using eggs and honey, learning how to achieve the perfect balance of structure and softness. You’ll practice proper fermentation, shaping techniques, and the classic three-strand braid before finishing your loaves with a glossy egg wash and a sprinkle of sesame or poppy seeds. As your challah bakes to a deep golden brown, filling the kitchen with irresistible aroma, you’ll gain the skills to recreate this staple at home.

To complement your freshly baked bread, you’ll also prepare a vibrant Three Red Fruit Jam, combining strawberries, raspberries, and cherries into a luscious, jewel-toned spread. You’ll learn the fundamentals of fruit cooking, balancing sweetness and acidity, and working with (optional) pectin for the perfect consistency.

Finally, you’ll whip up a luxurious Honey Orange Cardamom Butter—light, aromatic, and subtly spiced—to take your challah to the next level.

By the end of class, you’ll sit down to enjoy your warm, freshly baked challah with housemade accompaniments and leave with the knowledge and confidence to bring this timeless bread to your own kitchen.

About Our Shared Cooking Experience
One of the things that makes our classes special is the community we build around every workstation. For most classes, each cooking workstation accommodates four people, and we thoughtfully pair individuals and couples together to create a collaborative, social experience. Over the years, we've watched countless friendships form over chopped vegetables and simmering sauces.
 
Most guests find that cooking alongside new people adds to the fun and creates unexpected connections. Whether you're signing up solo, with friends, or as a couple, you'll likely share your workstation with others who are just as excited to learn, laugh, and enjoy a great meal together. Please note that if you registered with other people on the same order, you will automatically be seated together. If you signed up as a party of four, you will automatically have your own workstation for most classes. If you'd like to sit with another registered guest and you haven't booked your seats together, please let us know in the "Comments" section when you sign up, and you will be seated together and placed at the same workstation.
 
We understand if you'd prefer a more intimate experience with just your own group. If you'd like to reserve an entire workstation for your party, simply purchase four spots and you will be given your own private workstation in most of our classes. This guarantees your group will have the space to yourselves. Please note that a few of our classes have six people per workstation. These include our Sourdough, Sushi, and Tamale-making classes. Questions about our class format? Feel free to reach out—we're happy to help you find the perfect cooking experience!

Dietary Restrictions & Allergies
If you have dietary restrictions or food allergies, you must call 913-341-4455 before registering so we can discuss if a class is appropriate for your allergen issues. We’re happy to find a class for your needs if we cannot reasonably accommodate an allergen restriction.

• We are not a nut-free facility and cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment.
• Some dietary restrictions may be challenging to accommodate depending on the class menu. Many chefs must prep and portion ingredients and demonstrated dishes and substitutions are not an option.

Our team is committed to making your experience as inclusive as possible, but we want to be upfront about our limitations. The more notice you give us, the better we can prepare. When in doubt, please reach out—we're here to help you determine if a particular class is the right fit.

Refund Policy
We provide a full refund if you need to cancel more than three (3) weeks prior to the start of a scheduled class. You will receive an Account Credit if you need to cancel at any time within three weeks but prior to the class start time. Please note that any refund issued for classes purchased using a Gift Certificate or Account Credit will result in reinstatement of the original Gift Card or Account Credit and will bear the same expiration date. Account Credits issued for cancelations within three weeks of a class will expire one year from the date of issuance. We reserve the right to cancel a class for any reason, at any time, in which case you will receive a full refund.

Other Notes

• Please enjoy a 10% discount on all items in our retail store during the full calendar day/night of your class or event. Our retail store will be open for browsing prior to class, during any breaks, and after class. 
• This class is for adults 18+. Children 14-17 years old are allowed if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please let us know in the "Comments" section of the sign up form if you plan to bring a minor. 
• Please click here for a full description of our FAQs and Policies. Finalization of your registration tells us that you have read and understand them. 
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