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Baking History and Traditions

Baking History and Traditions

During this third week of Bake for Family Fun Month, we like to reflect on this history and traditions of baking. If you haven’t already, check out our blog post on Why Baking History and Traditions Are Important. It’s a very informative article. Baking has been a staple of human culture for thousands of years, […]

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Why Baking History and Traditions Are Important

Why Baking History and Traditions Are Important

Family traditional recipes are an integral part of our cultural heritage and a valuable way to connect with our ancestors. These recipes not only provide us with delicious meals but also serve as a link to our family’s history, preserving the tastes and flavors of those who came before us for generations to come. Treasured […]

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Bake to Give Ideas from Baker Bettie

Bake to Give Ideas from Baker Bettie

One of my favorite tips for preparing a variety of items for a bake sale is to utilize a master recipe and prepare it in various ways. My Drop Cookie Master Recipe is by far my favorite for this application because it is easy to double, triple, or even quadruple the base dough recipe and […]

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Designer Oatmeal Cookies: Baker’s Spotlight with Brooke Stamm

Designer Oatmeal Cookies: Baker’s Spotlight with Brooke Stamm

Brooke Stamm, Program Manager, Washington County 4-H and Youth, River Valley District, Kansas, has been baking as long as she can remember.  “I learned to bake while growing up doing 4-H. As young as I can remember, my mom showed me everything I know.” Recently the Home Baking Association presented roundtable SPARK sessions- Heat is […]

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