Today's read is a bit much, I'll admit. After all of those Christmas treats...and still, those Christmas treats, since there was no way to eat all of them on the holiday...making more treats and snacks might seem a bit much. But hear me out.
Next week, it's New Year. Yep, there will be more treats, although probably a different kind. That's where this cookbook will, hopefully, have a chance to shine. Sweet and salty is oh-so-yummy and great for parties, right? Now, I have no idea if the recipes in these pages will fit for the celebration, but there's only one way to find out.
So, here we go!
SWEET & SALTY!
Cookbook for Young Bakers
by King Arthur Baking Company
Simon & Schuster
Children's Cookbook
280 pages
ages 6 to 10
From the most trusted American baking resource comes a collection of over eighty sweet, salty, and very, very tasty recipes that will have bakers of all ages rolling up their sleeves and breaking out their rolling pins!
Who doesn’t want to learn how to bake a Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie? Or snack on some Pizza Party Buns? Or learn how to make five different frostings to top off your favorite cupcakes? Well, this book has recipes for all different tastes and three different skill levels, plus an introduction to terms and techniques that will get you ready to bring the fun into the kitchen. Sweet & Salty is here to share the joy of baking with everyone and bring fun to the kitchen for the whole family!
Who doesn’t want to learn how to bake a Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie? Or snack on some Pizza Party Buns? Or learn how to make five different frostings to top off your favorite cupcakes? Well, this book has recipes for all different tastes and three different skill levels, plus an introduction to terms and techniques that will get you ready to bring the fun into the kitchen. Sweet & Salty is here to share the joy of baking with everyone and bring fun to the kitchen for the whole family!
MY TIDBITS
Get those stoves and ovens ready because this book holds a mountain of tasty ideas, which are sure to delight.
This book holds quite a few recipes...many more than I first expected. Most run in the flour direction, but there are other treats included as well. From crackers to brownies to breads and more, there's something for everyone. The first half of the book hits all those sweet treats, while the second slides into the saltier and savory direction. The difficulty of the recipes is also diverse, including everything from marshmallow treats to cupcakes to kneaded breads. But what really makes this book shine are the explanations of the how-tos and whys, which are sprinkled between the recipes. Bakers learn things such as what the 'ribbon stage' is, how to cut a layered cake, tricks to make biscuits rise higher, and much more. The index at the end makes it easy to find whatever recipe is desired, too.
While this one is recommend for ages 6 to 10, I'd slide that upper range all the way up. While the photos and illustrations might lean in a kid direction, the actual knowledge and recipes in these pages are great for even much older bakers, especially beginners. The recipes cover a very large range even on the cultural side. Mochi, nana, tortillas, pretzels... well, it's a smorgasbord. And the hints, tricks, and explanations offer insights, which aren't always common knowledge. This huge array of recipes also means that the intended age audience (6-10) will need to do many of these recipes with supervision, especially at first. The recipes are marked with difficulty levels next to each title to help out on that end.
The recipes are clearly written out with each step carefully worded. The ingredients tend to steer toward items in the household, but due to the huge range of directions, also include items which will need to be purchased. Only a few of these are more difficult, though. A photo of each treat stands with the recipe, which I truly appreciate. If you're looking for dietary information, however, there isn't a single sign of that...allergies, calories, or anything on that end.
This is one of the better cookbooks I've run across for the kids, since it can easily stay with them as they slide into adulthood and allows them to grow as bakers without having to search for another fitting book.
King Arthur Baking Company is the premier baking authority in the English language. Through its website, newsletter, podcast, schools, stores, YouTube channel, Instagram, Facebook, and catalogues, the company reaches more than 8 million people—bakers of all levels—every year. A certified B Corp, 1% for the Planet member, and 100% employee-owned, King Arthur has sold premium flours and other baking necessities since 1790. King Arthur is headquartered in Norwich, Vermont, and online at KingArthurBaking.com.
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