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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Health Benefits of Whole Grains in the Diet
Whole grains have been a staple in the human diet for thousands of years and for good reason. They are packed with essential nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants that are important for overall health and wellness. Here are just a few of the many health benefits of consuming whole grains: Improved digestion: Whole grains are high […]
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 […]
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 […]
Caramel Pecan Monkey Bread
Gemma Stafford is the Irish-born master pastry chef and creator of the hit online show and baking brand, Bigger Bolder Baking. Gemma is all about helping anyone bake with confidence. In her must-have second cookbook, Gemma shares an all-new collection of simple yet irresistible recipes for every baking opportunity—from breakfast, brunch, and teatime to dinner […]
Authentic Linzer Cookies
Linzer cookies are a holiday staple in many homes and at many cookie swaps, in fact, they’re probably on the list of All-Time Favorite Cookies Ever! With a dollop of raspberry jam peeking through the top of a delicate, nutty, buttery cookie sandwich, all covered in a dusting of confectioners’ sugar—you just can’t beat a […]
Christmas Cookie Countdown
Each holiday season the Home Baking Association features the Cookie Countdown with delectable cookies from the HBA members. Pick your favorite, or bake all 25 batches of cookies during December. From Gingerbread to Cranberry Chocolate Crunch, there’s bound to be a cookie for every elvish sweet tooth! Check out the following HBA Social Media accounts […]
Fun Paintbrush Cookies
Kids of all ages, from 3 to 103, will love these fun & tasty Paintbrush cookies! Blend the art and science of baking with your creative side. Try mixing and matching with different cookie cutter shapes and a rainbow of food coloring. Ingredient List COOKIES: 2 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting […]
The Family Dinner Project’s deck of food and activities
You’ll love our partner The Family Dinner Project’s deck of food and activities for the “advent” of December home time, holidays and festivals. Check it out now!
Tom Turkey Thanksgiving Centerpiece
The perfect centerpiece to your Thanksgiving table, the Tom Turkey can be propped up on a picture holder and surrounded with fall fabric, leaves, wheat stalks, pumpkins and flowers. Ingredients Dough: 1 ¼ cups warm water 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons dry milk 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 ½ teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons […]
