Pizza has undoubtedly become one of the most beloved and iconic foods around the world. It’s a delightful culinary creation that brings people together and sparks joy with every slice. National Pizza Party Day is an annual celebration that honors this beloved dish each third Friday in May, and provides an opportunity for families to […]
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International Day of Families
The theme of International Day of Families (May 15th) this year is “Families and Climate Change.” Climate change negatively impacts the health and well-being of families through increased pollution, which in turn can cause extreme weather events that negatively impact the livelihoods of communities around the world. Empowering families through education, changing consumption habits, and […]
Prepare Mother’s Day Focaccia
As Mother’s Day approaches, finding the perfect gift to show appreciation for the special women in our lives can be both delightful and challenging. This year, consider combining the heartfelt gesture of a beautiful still-life work of art, and delicious focaccia! Baking garden designs into focaccia bread— it’s a unique and thoughtful gift idea that’s […]
Nancy Jane All-Purpose Pound Cake
Prep Time: 15 MinutesTotal Time: 1 Hour 15 MinutesYield: 8 Servings Ingredients When it comes to classic desserts that evoke nostalgia and pure bliss, the Nancy Jane All-Purpose Pound Cake stands out as a timeless favorite. This pound cake isn’t just any ordinary dessert; it’s a slice of heaven that’s both deliciously indulgent and incredibly […]
A Baker’s Dozen Labs
Newly Updated – A Baker’s Dozen Labs digital & printed manual provides 242 pages of teaching material! Thirteen labs with first, intermediate and advanced culinary baking formulas and lessons. Includes 32+ copy-ready resources and worksheets Appendix and an online Bakers Glossary that is continually updated at homebaking.org. Classroom-tested labs teach over 35 National FCS Standards plus core history, math, […]
Baker’s Spotlight: Build Hearth Bread Baking STEAM
The North Dakota Mill has a great salesman in Mike Leddige! This summer Mike spent a week in an HBA Baking STEAM workshop baking with the North Dakota Family & Consumer Sciences teachers in Fargo. Together they explored why “Flour is NOT Just Flour!” by exploring the baking qualities of North Dakota Made hard wheat […]
Baker’s Spotlight: Apple Pie For All!
Baking educator award winner Marla Prusa has made it a goal to teach Howells-Dodge, Nebraska high school Family & Consumer Sciences students pie baking. Over many years they’ve baked hundreds of pies for community gatherings, fund-raisers and their own families. Marla shares how she started baking pie and developed her pastry skills: “I baked my first pie when I was […]
Baker’s Spotlight: Jenny Kalvaitis – Lithuanian Bacon Buns
By Sharon Davis, HomeBaking.org What a perfect time to spotlight home baker Jenny Kalvaitis and her family’s traditional Lithuanian Bacon Buns. This family recipe and favorite of Jenny’s is a common Lithuanian recipe with her own family’s twists and small improvements from over the years. They often bake them during Christmas and holiday seasons. They’ll […]
August Baking Calendar
Sandwich Hack: Homemade buns, flat breads, savory breads… these are all he BEST BREADS for Sandwiches. Get baking today! Download the August Baking Calendar
Perfect Summer to Shape Baking Skills
With this year’s challenge in what’s open and what’s closed, you can make time can fly with some creative baking skill building with dough. Any summer sandwich tastes great on a Kaiser or Rosette Roll. Use a well-kneaded and cold yeast dough. We recommend the Refrigerated Potato Dough from Dough Sculpting 101 but any well-kneaded […]
