Kid Chef Bakes: The Kids Cookbook for Aspiring Bakers

by Lisa Huff

Overview

Simple recipes that teach kids ages 8 to 13 the core skills they need to bake

Introduce young chefs to the amazing world of baking with this cookbook for kids. Filled with all kinds of sweet and savory treats, this kids cookbook offers a complete culinary crash course that will teach chefs-in-training the skills they need to bake each treat from start to finish.

More than just a kids cookbook, Kid Chef Bakes contains:

• Simple recipes―Kids can sharpen their baking skills while making delicious foods that the whole family will enjoy.
• Must-have kitchen knowledge―They’ll learn about baking tools, pantry essentials, how to safely use the oven, and more.
• Hands-on lessons―Provide them with tutorials that develop basic cooking skills, like measuring liquids vs. solids and separating eggs.

Set kids up for culinary success with help from this easy-to-use kids baking cookbook.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781638788201
Publisher:	Callisto Media
Publication date:	09/14/2021
Series:	Kid Chef
Pages:	228
Sales rank:	440,910
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 13 Years

About the Author

LISA HUFF is a mom, recipe developer, and author behind the popular blog Snappy Gourmet. Her award-winning recipes have been featured in magazines, websites, and shows on the Food Network. Lisa lives in Connecticut with her husband and two children.

Table of Contents

Introduction viii

Part 1 Welcome to Baking School!

1 In the Baker's Kitchen 3

2 Baking Skills 23

Part 2 Recipes

3 Muffins & Breads 59

4 Cakes & Cupcakes 85

5 Cookies & Bars 115

6 Pies, Tarts & Pastries 143

7 Savory Baked Goods 181

Appendix A Baking for Every Occasion 201

Appendix B Conversion Charts 203

Glossary 204

Resources 206

Recipe Index 207

Index 209

Editorial Reviews

As the mother of an 11-year old, I was so thrilled to see the smile on my daughter’s face as she looked through Kid Chef Bakes. Lisa Huff includes a truly wonderful collection of recipes that not only teach age-appropriate baking skills and techniques for 8- to 13-year old children, but inspire a life-long love of baking.”—Martha Pesa, blogger, A Family Feast (www.afamilyfeast.com)

“After years of creating award-winning recipes, Lisa is passing the torch to the next generation of young bakers. Kid Chef Bakes may be geared for kids, but I honestly can't imagine a baker of any age or skill level not loving this collection of best-of-the-best classics and old favorites with a twist.”—Anna Ginsberg, blogger, Cookie Madness (cookiemadness.net) and author of The Daily Cookie: 365 Tempting Treats for the Sweetest Year of Your Life

"As a mom, one of my goals is to make sure that all of my kids know how to cook before they leave our home—and Kid Chef Bakes helps me do just that. With super fun recipes, step-by-step instructions, and a focus on using real food, Kid Chef Bakes is much more than just a book of recipes."—Angi Schneider, blogger, Schneider Peeps (SchneiderPeeps.com)

"A beautiful cookbook for kids with recipes your whole family will love. Recipes are clear, understandable, and simple to prepare. It teaches baking skills that kids will use their entire lives."—Nicole Taggert, blogger, I Am A Honey Bee (iamahoneybee.com)

“Kid Chef Bakes teaches you everything you need to know to get started with baking. It’s written in simple terms and includes many useful tips and tricks. It's great for kids and even adults who want to learn to bake”—Bernadette Martin, blogger, Rants from My Crazy Kitchen (rantsfrommycrazykitchen.com)

"If your kids aspire to be the next mini chef on television, or if they just want to learn how to bake a few things for family meals, Lisa Huff has your back with Kid Chef Bakes. The recipes are fun, the instructions are clear, and it even tells you what pans, bowls, and other equipment you'll need. Shhhh, don't tell anyone, but this is a good book for new bakers of any age. So if mom doesn't know how to bake, she'll learn right along with the kids."—Donna Currie, author of Make Ahead Bread, and blogger at Cookistry (www.cookistry.com)

"Kid Chef Bakes is a wonderful guide for kids who are serious about learning how to bake. It's kind of a home economics class in a single book."—Karen Kerr, blogger, Karen's Kitchen Stories (www.karenskitchenstories.com)

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