Tips, Tricks, and Recipes for Cooking with Young Bakers (Kids Baking Cookbook)
The Big Book for Little Bakers
Looking for fun and creative ways to keep your little ones busy and have a great time bonding with them?
The Big Book for Little Bakers offers over 150 fun and easy recipes for children and adults. Baking provides several beneficial skills to children including enhanced hand-eye coordination, increased strength, improved reading comprehension, and math skills.
Who doesn’t want that with a little dessert? The Big Book for Little Bakers provides the opportunity for your little ones to ignite their creativity and build their confidence in the kitchen.
The Big Book for Little Bakers covers all of the best areas of baking:
Cakes
Cupcakes
Cookies
Bars
Pies
And No-Bake Treats
Bake On Little Bakers, and Don’t forget to post your creations! Buon appetite!
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Baking Basics
Baking not only allows you to bond with your little ones but also helps them sharpen key
skills such as measuring, following instructions, and patience. This chapter serves as a
guide to walk you through the basics of baking and kick off this culinary adventure on
the right track.
Let us discuss first the essential tools and equipment needed for a successful baking
session with kids.
Mixing bowls: Choose mixing bowls that are deep enough for children to keep
Ingredients contained while stirring. Opting for nesting mixing bowls in different sizes
means they can be easily stored when not in use.
Measuring cups and spoons: Accurate measurements are key when baking, so invest
in a good set of measuring cups and spoons. Providing children with their own measuring
tools can help them gain confidence in their baking abilities.
Whisks and rubber spatulas: Whisks help incorporate air into batters, while rubber
spatulas allow young bakers to scrape down sides of bowls, ensuring every bit of
ingredient is incorporated.
Baking sheets and parchment paper: A quality non-stick baking sheet paired with
parchment paper will prevent cookies from sticking and save time spent scrubbing pans
clean afterward.
Rolling pin: When it comes to rolling out dough, selecting a rolling pin with easy-togrip handles will make the process more enjoyable for kids.
Cookie cutters: To engage children further, consider purchasing various shapes of
cookie cutters for added creativity.
Cake pan or muffin tin: For experimenting with cakes or muffins, invest in a non-stick
cake pan or muffin tin suitable for your oven size.
Cooling rack: A cooling rack is essential for allowing baked items to cool down before
decorating or consuming.
Now that we have covered the primary tools and equipment needed, it is important to
emphasize measuring and weighing Ingredients when baking with children.
Measuring and weighing Ingredients accurately play a significant role in ensuring
consistent results. It teaches youngsters the importance of precision and attention to
detail.
Here are some tips to keep in mind when introducing children to this crucial baking
step:
Teach children the difference between wet and dry measuring cups. Wet
Ingredients should be measured using a clear, graduated liquid measuring cup,
while dry Ingredients should be measured with nested, stackable measuring cups.
Explain how to properly measure dry Ingredients by using the scoop-and-level
method. To do this, gently scoop the ingredient into the appropriate measuring
cup, then level off the top surface of the ingredient with a straight edge such as
the back of a knife.
Demonstrate how to measure wet Ingredients by pouring them into a liquid
measuring cup set on a level surface. Encourage children to get down at eye level
with the line marking the desired measurement to double-check accuracy.
Introducing weighing scales can benefit older children who are eager to take their
baking skills further. Digital kitchen scales are easy to use and make it simple for
young bakers to ensure ingredient accuracy
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