baking is basically kitchen
chemistry? Baking combines
various ingredients and uses
heat (and sometimes other
steps, like kneading dough)
to create a reaction that turns
the ingredients into something different. To make a perfect popover that's crispy on the outside and hollow on the inside ... "
When I read about Cooking Class, I also made note that a companion book about baking was published a few years later. So, here is a follow-up post for today.
This one is geared toward 8 to 12 year olds, because of the more complicated recipes and need for more sophisticated materials and methods of preparation. Once again, the photos provide a step-by-step guide for novices and for those with more experience. An introductory welcome offers short lessons for getting started - good habits, the right tools, a stock of bakery basics, useful vocabulary, measuring tips, being safe in the kitchen, and serving up the yummy goodies made.
Chapters 2 through 7 offer 8 or more recipes in each, including morning treats, crackers and breads, bread bakery, cookies, pies and tarts, and cakes and cupcakes. The pages are filled with great ideas, and delicious foods that are sure to appeal to children and their parents. Number of servings, needed ingredients, and common baking methods provide guidance and result in delicious and nourishing family foods.
Have fun with bread art, pizza dough, sugar cookie tricks, lemon squares, pie crust shapes, even cake-in-a- mug. So many wonderful recipes and ideas to share - and then you can give them away. There are gift tags, stickers, stencils, even bake sale price tags included.
The ideas shared provide important life skills that will come in handy for years; enjoyable activities to be shared between children and their parents; and, if you are already thinking about holiday baking, you will not be disappointed in this useful and kid-friendly book. You are sure to find favorites that will be baked again and again. What a grand way to spend time with your kids and grandkids!
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