Books. Classes. Community.
Books. Classes. Community.
Baking
Baking Classes
Interested in expanding your baking skills in a fun and supportive learning environment? Sign up for my popular baking classes at Portland Community College (PCC)! They're great for new and seasoned home bakers. Upcoming classes include Signature Tarts and Classic Desserts.
Bett's Takes Blog
Appearance on Hello Rose City: Snowflake Bread
Another wonderful meet-up with Lacey and the crew at KGW's Hello Rose City! This time, I showed how to make snowflake bread (aka star bread). It's a stunning and surprisingly...
Tip: How to Make Snowflake Bread
Looking for a fun and festive bread to make this holiday season? I've got you! In this first video, you'll learn the steps--and twists!--to make beautiful snowflake bread (aka star...
Recipe: Flaky or Semi-Flaky Pie Dough - BUTTER
If you’re looking for an all-butter pie dough recipe, definitely give this recipe a try! I teach this recipe in my pastry classes, and it's been a student favorite! Buttery,...
Olá! I'm Elizebett.
(uh-LEEZ-uh-BEHT) :)
In addition to being a mom and baker, I'm a writer, instructor, and consultant. I teach baking classes and ESOL classes at Portland Community College. I have a Masters Degree in Public Administration and 12+ years of experience in executive leadership and building collaborative teams.
I'm a fan of the Great British Bake-off (GBBO) television show, and I've completed all signature challenges in the show’s 15 seasons. I love that baking is the intersection of science, history, culture, connection, constantly learning--and great food, of course! I'm proud that my 20+ years of baking in home kitchens have been shaped by other home bakers, a litany of mistakes turned into learning moments, and a relentless determination to learn more and test the limits of baking.
In 2020, BettBakes was born and now offers classes, books, recipe coaching, and team-building events---all fueled by a curiosity for baking and adoration for my Azorean heritage and the Portuguese language. I hope to share the BettBakes spirit with you!
Acknowledgements
A special thank you to the people in my life who have supported me in making BettBakes a reality: my husband Justin, my mãe Maria, my cousin Nancy, and my family and friends who have offered encouragement, taken classes, or purchased books.
I also want to acknowledge the community-minded people and businesses who have uplifted, promoted, or supported my one-woman operation. An asterisk (*) designates a BettBakes distributor: Azorean Green Bean - Maria Lawton | LiveLuso | PALCUS | Portugalia Marketplace* | Tribuna Portuguesa | KGW's Hello Rose City!