I never really need a reason to bake but as May 17 is World Baking Day, I thought that instead of baking my regular tried & tested recipes, I would try something new.
I'm a much more confident baker than a cook & have always loved to bake since I was about 10 years old when I would make use my Mum's old cookery books to bake a Victoria Sponge for Sunday afternoon tea or lemon cookies as a treat for her.
World Baking Day involves pledging to bake for someone special - a family member, a friend or a colleague. Or perhaps a complete stranger....after all, who wouldn't appreciate something home baked? :)
There is something so therapeutic about baking....it's just a lovely way to spend time.I prefer to cook when I have plenty of time, rather than having to rush....but give me a cupboard full of ingredients, a pile of recipe books to follow, put the radio on & I can happily bake all day long.
I'm definitely not a perfectionist baker, in fact I'm not a perfectionist full stop.No one is ever going to mistake my home-baked goods for shop-bought treats but, to me, that's the whole point....they're made with love & designed to bring happiness & comfort.
So what will I be making on World Baking Day?
Hot stuffed pretzels for my husband, banana bread scones for my friend E who will be opening her beautiful garden for charity that day, salted oatmeal cookies for tea & delicious rye challah for me, I love rye & I love challah :)
Want to join me in pledging to bake for someone you love? Who Will You Bake For?
This post is sponsored by World Baking Day & Stork....all words & content are my own.
