{"id":31514,"date":"2024-01-02T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-02T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joelbooks.com\/?p=31514"},"modified":"2024-01-02T06:47:14","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T11:47:14","slug":"the-big-book-for-little-bakers-by-mackenzie-mattis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joelbooks.com\/the-big-book-for-little-bakers-by-mackenzie-mattis\/","title":{"rendered":"The Big Book for Little Bakers by Mackenzie Mattis"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Tips, Tricks, and Recipes for Cooking with Young Bakers (Kids Baking Cookbook)<\/h4>\n<p><strong>The Big Book for Little Bakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Looking for fun and creative ways to keep your little ones busy and have a great time bonding with them?<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n<p>The Big Book for Little Bakers covers all of the best areas of baking:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cakes<\/li>\n<li>Cupcakes<\/li>\n<li>Cookies<\/li>\n<li>Bars<\/li>\n<li>Pies<\/li>\n<li>And No-Bake Treats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bake On Little Bakers, and Don't forget to post your creations! Buon appetite!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"yellow-button\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3H1G5f2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<!-- sh-blog-tag-item \r\n<script>\r\nfunction openfunction(passurl) {\r\n\twindow.open(passurl, \"_blank\");\r\n}\r\n<\/script>\r\n--><a class=\"yellow-button\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vgKI25\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Author's Amazon Page<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<!-- sh-blog-tag-item \r\n<script>\r\nfunction openfunction(passurl) {\r\n\twindow.open(passurl, \"_blank\");\r\n}\r\n<\/script>\r\n--><\/p>\n<h3>Excerpt from The Big Book for Little Bakers \u00a9 Copyright 2023 Mackenzie Mattis<\/h3>\n<h4>Baking Basics<\/h4>\n<p>Baking not only allows you to bond with your little ones but also helps them sharpen key<br \/>\nskills such as measuring, following instructions, and patience. This chapter serves as a<br \/>\nguide to walk you through the basics of baking and kick off this culinary adventure on<br \/>\nthe right track.<\/p>\n<p>Let us discuss first the essential tools and equipment needed for a successful baking<br \/>\nsession with kids.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Mixing bowls: Choose mixing bowls that are deep enough for children to keep<br \/>\nIngredients contained while stirring. Opting for nesting mixing bowls in different sizes<br \/>\nmeans they can be easily stored when not in use.<\/li>\n<li>Measuring cups and spoons: Accurate measurements are key when baking, so invest<br \/>\nin a good set of measuring cups and spoons. Providing children with their own measuring<br \/>\ntools can help them gain confidence in their baking abilities.<\/li>\n<li>Whisks and rubber spatulas: Whisks help incorporate air into batters, while rubber<br \/>\nspatulas allow young bakers to scrape down sides of bowls, ensuring every bit of<br \/>\ningredient is incorporated.<\/li>\n<li>Baking sheets and parchment paper: A quality non-stick baking sheet paired with<br \/>\nparchment paper will prevent cookies from sticking and save time spent scrubbing pans<br \/>\nclean afterward.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>Cookie cutters: To engage children further, consider purchasing various shapes of<br \/>\ncookie cutters for added creativity.<\/li>\n<li>Cake pan or muffin tin: For experimenting with cakes or muffins, invest in a non-stick<br \/>\ncake pan or muffin tin suitable for your oven size.<\/li>\n<li>Cooling rack: A cooling rack is essential for allowing baked items to cool down before<br \/>\ndecorating or consuming.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Now that we have covered the primary tools and equipment needed, it is important to<br \/>\nemphasize measuring and weighing Ingredients when baking with children.<\/p>\n<p>Measuring and weighing Ingredients accurately play a significant role in ensuring<br \/>\nconsistent results. It teaches youngsters the importance of precision and attention to<br \/>\ndetail.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some tips to keep in mind when introducing children to this crucial baking<br \/>\nstep:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Teach children the difference between wet and dry measuring cups. Wet<br \/>\nIngredients should be measured using a clear, graduated liquid measuring cup,<br \/>\nwhile dry Ingredients should be measured with nested, stackable measuring cups.<\/li>\n<li>Explain how to properly measure dry Ingredients by using the scoop-and-level<br \/>\nmethod. To do this, gently scoop the ingredient into the appropriate measuring<br \/>\ncup, then level off the top surface of the ingredient with a straight edge such as<br \/>\nthe back of a knife.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate how to measure wet Ingredients by pouring them into a liquid<br \/>\nmeasuring cup set on a level surface. Encourage children to get down at eye level<br \/>\nwith the line marking the desired measurement to double-check accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Introducing weighing scales can benefit older children who are eager to take their<br \/>\nbaking skills further. Digital kitchen scales are easy to use and make it simple for<br \/>\nyoung bakers to ensure ingredient accuracy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tips, Tricks, and Recipes for Cooking with Young Bakers (Kids&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":31518,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[56],"tags":[8701,2577,2579],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v19.2 (Yoast SEO v19.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Big Book for Little Bakers by Mackenzie Mattis<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/joelbooks.com\/the-big-book-for-little-bakers-by-mackenzie-mattis\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Big Book for Little Bakers by Mackenzie Mattis\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Tips, Tricks, and Recipes for Cooking with Young Bakers (Kids...\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/joelbooks.com\/the-big-book-for-little-bakers-by-mackenzie-mattis\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Joelbooks\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-01-02T06:00:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-01-02T11:47:14+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/joelbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Th-Big-Cookbook-web.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"674\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Joel Stafford\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Joel Stafford\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/joelbooks.com\/the-big-book-for-little-bakers-by-mackenzie-mattis\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/joelbooks.com\/the-big-book-for-little-bakers-by-mackenzie-mattis\/\",\"name\":\"The Big Book for Little Bakers by Mackenzie Mattis\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/joelbooks.com\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2024-01-02T06:00:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-01-02T11:47:14+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/joelbooks.com\/#\/schema\/person\/70fded97772ed84975deea0a61279edc\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/joelbooks.com\/the-big-book-for-little-bakers-by-mackenzie-mattis\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/joelbooks.com\/the-big-book-for-little-bakers-by-mackenzie-mattis\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/joelbooks.com\/the-big-book-for-little-bakers-by-mackenzie-mattis\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/joelbooks.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"The Big Book for Little Bakers by Mackenzie Mattis\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/joelbooks.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/joelbooks.com\/\",\"name\":\"Joelbooks\",\"description\":\"Selected quality books read by Joelbooks book club\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/joelbooks.com\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/joelbooks.com\/#\/schema\/person\/70fded97772ed84975deea0a61279edc\",\"name\":\"Joel Stafford\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/joelbooks.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/cbde141da5a82bcda0dfca34bd99bb80?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/cbde141da5a82bcda0dfca34bd99bb80?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Joel Stafford\"},\"description\":\"My profession is online marketing and development (10+ years experience), check my latest mobile app called Upcoming or my Chrome extensions for ChatGPT. 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