December 2013 - The holidays and baking go hand-in-hand, that's why we've asked Home Baking Association members for their favorite recipes and activities to help make the season as cheerful as possible. Check out the resources in this newsletter, then go to HomeBaking.org to find even more ideas you can implement at home or in the classroom.
We invite your feedback, and wish you the best this holiday season.
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| Just in time for Christmas, this fantastic recipe from Land O'Lakes will be sure to please any peppermint lover in your family! Check out the recipe here! |
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Amazing Holiday Gift-Giving Ideas
 Holidays offer great opportunities for giving, whether in the classroom or at home. We're all scrambling this time of the year, so here’s my mix for personal and doable gift-giving ideas to help check some items of your to-do list!
Any number of baked goods can be gifted by combining all of the dry ingredients, then packaging in a bright and festive manner for recipients to prepare at their convenience.
IDEA #1 Make your dough one day, refrigerate; bake fresh the next. Refrigerated yeast roll dough shapes great, tastes better and stays fresh longer.
Baker’s Insider Tip: Add 1 Tablespoon potato flour or flakes per cup flour for best keeping qualities.
Use this recipe to divide and gift four friends each with these dinner rolls!
IDEA #2 “Made-by-me” noodles, crackers or bread sticks all tied up with a great soup! They’re easier than you think and can be eaten now or later!
For a great recipe for Bread Sticks, check out the Home Baking Association book Baking with Friends. The recipe can be found on pages 46-47.
For homemade pasta ideas, check this out!
For gourmet mixes galore, visit Rabbit Creek Gourmet.
Interested in making some delicious Cheese Crackers? Find the recipe here.
 This information has been provided by Sharon Davis, FACS Education, Home Baking Association
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Whole Grains on the Go!
Here are some deliciously easy ways to enjoy three servings of whole grains per day. By switching to whole grain cereals for breakfast, using whole grain bread for sandwiches and adding whole grains to dinner meals, you'll not only expand your culinary creativity, you'll feel on top of the world. Click Here |
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2014 Educator Award Contest
Do you teach baking in a classroom or community program? Start planning your entry and be eligible to win $1,000 and a trip to the 2014 Home Baking Association Annual Meeting at the rustic Skamania Lodge in Washington state.
Entry deadline is March 31, 2014!
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Just in time! Our Facebook community is the perfect place to find great recipes and baking tips for the holidays. Join in on the conversation and make holiday baking fun! if you haven't already, "Like" Home Baking Association on Facebook.
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Order Baking with Friends book ($20) by December 31, 2013 and receive a special holiday gift pack of recipes, dough scraper, yeast packet, measuring spoon and extra goodies for baking in 2014! |
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