So, a few months ago I introduced James to the world of baking. You know what? He loves it!
As soon as I get the equipment out he knows what we will be doing and joins in! He will run to his stepladder and watch and help me.
He loves copying at what I do. James is able to understand some instructions and will do something for me, such as mixing the eggs or squashing the bananas. He simply loves getting involved. His face lights up, even though he is concentrating a lot. It is utterly adorable.
Baking with James also helps with his numbers as I count in the eggs and the other ingredients. I talk through every stage with them and let him contribute as much as he can. He will stir in ingredients for me. I am even teaching him how to sieve in flour.
I love baking. I have baked for quite some time but I haven’t baked as much for ages. Moving house, planning a wedding and having a son moved baking to the back of my mind. Now, that James is a bit older I picked up the spoon and started baking again. I find it helps me when I am stressed out or anxious. Watching all the ingredients come together to make something delicious, is so stress relieving.
Don’t worry! I am not encouraging you all to bake. I just wanted to share what we have been doing in the past month.
This year, after watching a lot of bake off, I have created a list of what I would love to bake and eat!
Believe it or not? I have never made shortbread until now! Of course I had to make it with a twist and a tasty twist too! I added in chocolate orange to make it more tasty and taste a little bit Christmassy too.
We have also made cookies (which apparently taste better than Millies cookies). It’s so much fun to make as my husband wants to get involved. However, I don’t think he is as good a baker as James!
We also made Oreo brownies which were a hit with the neighbours, friends and family. I forgot how much eggs were actually in the recipe! James and I got very messy when we baked the brownies. He loved this recipe even more as he got to break the Oreos, much to his delight!
Of course, we made banana bread! This was the first ever thing we baked. James loved mashing the bananas and I think this what got him hooked on baking.
Last week we attempted, and I mean attempted! To bake Victoria sponge cake. However, I do not know what happened but I somehow messed up and it wasn’t baked through and didn’t rise as much. The simplest of recipes and I messed up. So I think I need to try it again.
Of course, after I bake more cookies!
Do you like baking? What’s your favourite food to bake? Let me know!
Stay safe
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Shining blue eyes 