BettBakes Baking Classes

Portland Community College, 705 North Killingsworth Street, Portland, OR 97239

mapPortland Community College, 705 North Killingsworth Street, Portland, OR 97239

About

BettBakes Baking Classes focuses on hands-on baking projects such as Breakfast Bakes, Rough Puff Pastry, Shortcrust Pastry, and Meringue-Based Desserts. The program is described as great for new and seasoned home bakers and offers classes, books, recipe coaching, and team-building events. It is fueled by a curiosity for baking and an adoration for Azorean heritage and the Portuguese language.

• Schedule: Class options vary by offering; details are provided with each specific class or service.
• Price: Pricing varies by class, book, coaching session, or event.

BettBakes was born in 2020. The leadership is provided by Elizebett, who is a writer, instructor, and consultant and teaches baking classes and ESOL classes at Portland Community College. Her credentials include a Masters Degree in Public Administration, over 12 years of experience in executive leadership and building collaborative teams, and over 20 years of baking in home kitchens. She has completed all signature challenges in the Great British Bake-off television show’s 15 seasons.

BettBakes also offers bilingual books for kids, including Baking ABC – English / Portuguese and Contar Numa Cozinha Portuguesa | Counting in a Portuguese Kitchen. Author and Emmy-nominated host Maria Lawton, the Azorean Greenbean, said Baking ABC is “a winner.” BettBakes acknowledges community-minded people and businesses who have uplifted, promoted, or supported the operation, including Azorean Green Bean - Maria Lawton, LiveLuso, PALCUS, Portugalia Marketplace, Tribuna Portuguesa, and KGW's Hello Rose City.

Last updated March 30, 2026.

Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.