Bake For Family Fun Month
/February is Bake for Family Fun Month.
It is the perfect excuse to get the whole family together in the kitchen to create delicious treats and memories that will last a lifetime.
Baking not only brings people together but also provides a fun and educational experience for children. They learn about measurements, following instructions, and even science as they watch ingredients transform into something yummy.
To kick off the month, why not try out this classic chocolate chip cookie recipe?
Ingredients:
225g (1 cup) caster sugar
300g (2 cups) plain flour (sifted)
200g (1 cup) of butter melted
1tsp vanilla extract
1tsp of baking powder
A pinch of salt
1 egg
100g-200g chocolate or chocolate chips
Instructions:
Add the sugar and melted butter in a bowl and mix together - a wooden spoon is fine, no need for a whisk.
Sift the flour, baking powder, vanilla and salt together and add to the sugar and butter mixture. Add the chocolate chips at this stage if you're making chocolate chip cookies.
Mix together using your hand. Once you get a dough texture, add the egg and knead using your hand again.
Spread some butter onto a baking tray. Take some of the dough, roll into ball then flatten a little. Keep them on the small side as they spread out during baking. Also, don't keep biscuits close to each other otherwise they will get stuck together.
Place in the oven and bake at 160C, gas 3 for 10-20 mins. The bigger the cookies, the longer they'll take to cook. They're ready when the edges are a bit golden.
As you bake with your family, be sure to capture these special moments with your camera. Take photos of everyone working together in the kitchen, measuring ingredients, and of course, the finished product. You can also snap some candid shots of your kids' faces as they taste the treats they worked so hard to make. These pictures make a beautiful addition to your family albums.
I will aways treasure these photos of my niece baking that I took after picking her up front school one day. She’s a teenager now!
Other fun recipes to try include:
Homemade pizza - this allows everyone to get creative with their toppings and makes for a fun family dinner.
Cupcakes - decorate with buttercream and sprinkles for a colorful and tasty treat.
Banana bread - a classic recipe that's perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Baking is not only a great way to bond with your family, but it also provides a sense of accomplishment when you see the finished product. So, gather your loved ones, preheat the oven, and have a blast during Bake for Family Fun Month!
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