Kids love to bake! Not just because it usually results in something “sweet,” but mainly because baking has a lot in common with experimenting. Kneading dough from individual ingredients, rolling it out, or shaping it into crescent cookies, balls, sticks, and so on is just plain fun.
With these tips, your “baking adventure” is sure to be a success:
- Depending on the children's ages, weigh out the ingredients in advance and place them in appropriate bowls.
- Set up a separate “workspace” for each child, such as a wooden board, a rolling pin, and cookie cutters.
- Tie on your apron, tie your hair back if necessary, wash your hands, and you're ready to go.
- Every child has their own pace and creativity—enjoy watching your children “create” and offer support when they need it.
- Always keep hot baking sheets, sharp knives, and graters out of children's reach.
- Have you ever tried a cookie recipe made with whole-wheat flour? If not, give this one a try—you and your guests will be surprised!
We wish you the best of luck and hope you have a lot of fun baking with your children!
