What you'll do
You can’t visit New York without eating a bagel, so why not learn to make your own? This hands-on family class takes place at NY Cake’s Academy on West 22nd Street, a short walk from the Flatiron Building. It’s a family business that started in 1991 in founder Joan Mansour’s home kitchen and is now run by her...
You can’t visit New York without eating a bagel, so why not learn to make your own? This hands-on family class takes place at NY Cake’s Academy on West 22nd Street, a short walk from the Flatiron Building. It’s a family business that started in 1991 in founder Joan Mansour’s home kitchen and is now run by her daughters, Lisa and Jenny.
Your expert instructor will guide you step by step through the whole process. You’ll mix and knead the dough, then roll and shape your bagels by hand. Next comes the step that makes a New York bagel a New York bagel: a quick boil before baking, which gives it that glossy crust and signature chew. Then into the oven they go until they come out golden and irresistible.
Once your bagels are ready, everyone sits down together for a relaxed brunch. Top yours with your favorite schmear from the bakery’s spread of sweet and savory options, whether that’s a classic New York cream cheese or something a little more adventurous. No baking experience needed, just an appetite.
