Baking for Beginners

Awaken your inner baker! Explore beginner-friendly tips and techniques to help you improve your skills and start creating delicious treats in just five lessons. Your tasty baking adventure awaits!

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Format
Daily lessons delivered straight to your inbox, completely mobile-friendly
Duration
5 Days
Time
10 minutes per lesson

What you will learn

  • Grasp the basics of baking, including understanding ingredients, interpreting recipes, and maintaining kitchen safety.
  • Learn the science behind baking, including the importance of measurements, the role of heat, and the function of leavening agents.
  • Dive into the world of cookies, cakes, and pies, mastering the techniques for baking different types.
  • Explore various baking methods and troubleshoot common problems.

Why should you take this course?

  1. You want to discover the joy of baking. Uncover the art and science behind creating delicious baked goods, from cookies to pies.
  2. You want to gain a new practical skill. Baking is not just an art, it's a life skill that can bring joy, nourishment, and even stress relief.
  3. You're looking to express your creativity. Baking allows for endless creativity, from decorating cakes and cookies to inventing your own recipes.


Course Overview

5 Lessons

Baking Basics and Kitchen Safety
The Science of Baking
Cookies and Bars
Cakes and Cupcakes
Pies and Pastries


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