Bake Up! Kids Cookbook: Go from Beginner to Pro with 60 Recipes and Essential Techniques

by Nicole Hendizadeh

Overview

A sweet and savory cookbook that grows with your child's baking skills, including step-by-step instructions and photographs for every recipe!

Newbie bakers ages 6-12 will learn essential baking techniques as they progress chapter-by-chapter, graduating from beginner to intermediate to pro. Each level keeps kids excited with easy-to-follow, mouthwatering recipes for cookies, cakes, pies, pizzas, muffins, and more. In the bonus level, they'll learn to whip up yummy treats for special occasions and holidays. With pictures for all 60 recipes, step-by-step instructions, and recipes organized by skill level, this cookbook sets kids up for success in the kitchen as they create tasty treats sure to impress friends and family. 

Bake Up! Kids Cookbook features:
  •  Photos for every recipe so kids can see the delicious results before they begin 
  •  60 sweet and savory recipes including Ooey Gooey Chocolate Cake, Cheesy Popovers, and Unicorn Cream Puffs
  •  Chapters organized by 4 skill levels--beginner, beginner plus, intermediate, and pro--to build baking confidence and add more excitement
  •  Recipe tutorials that offer hands-on learning and provide the building blocks for baking mastery 
  •  Core baking skills and techniques--from separating eggs and rolling dough to melting chocolate and creaming butter and sugar 

Kids will be amazed by all the yummy treats they can bake--and parents will be proud to watch them rise from newbie baker to pro.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780593196854
Publisher:	Zeitgeist
Publication date:	11/10/2020
Sold by:	Random House
Format:	eBook
Pages:	182
File size:	27 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Nicole Hendizadeh is the culinary producer and online chef personality for “Good Mythical Morning” and “Mythical Kitchen,” and is the co-host of the podcast, “A Hot Dog is a Sandwich.” Nicole is also a food stylist and has worked with brands such as Tapatio, Brandable and Cooking Panda. She is a cookbook author and is published by Penguin Random House. Nicole lives in Los Angeles with her fiancé David.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Get Ready to Bake! 3

Level 1 Beginner Baker

Maple Sugar Granola 19

Chocolate Chip Cookies 23

Meringue Cookies 27

Triple Berry Muffins 31

Buttery Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Frosting 33

Fudgy Brownies 37

Garlic Bread Crackers 40

Crispy Parmesan Breadsticks 42

Level 2 Beginner Baker Plus

Apple Crisp with Streusel Topping 46

Irish Soda Bread 48

Rich Chocolate Cake 50

Blondies 52

Banana Bread 55

Blueberry Crumble 56

Peaches and Cream Bake 59

Cornbread with Honey Butter 60

Apple-Cinnamon Mini Muffins 63

Chewy Chocolate Cookies 64

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread 67

Cookie Butter Snickerdoodles 68

Bread Pudding 71

Slice-and-Bake Sugar Cookies 72

Level 3 Intermediate Baker

Pizza Dough 77

Personal Margherita Pizzas 80

Lemon Pound Cake 83

Strawberry Shortcake 85

Funfetti Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting 88

Buttermilk Biscuits 91

Caramelitas 92

All Butter Pie Dough 95

Cherry-Almond Crostata 96

Caprese Galette 99

Ooey Gooey Chocolate Cake 100

Pink Lemonade Bars 103

PB&J Thumbprint Cookies 104

Red Velvet Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting 107

Oreo Cheesecake Bars 109

Trail Mix Bars 113

Level 4 Pro Baker

Cinnamon Buns 117

Garlic Naan 121

Fruit Tart 123

New York Cheesecake 126

Creamy Mango Pie 129

Chocolate Hazelnut Cake 131

Angel Food Cupcakes 132

Giant Brown Butter Cookie 134

Focaccia 136

Cheddar and Herb Scones 138

Cheesy Popovers 140

Pretzels with Everything Bagel Seasoning 142

Super Fun Baker

Challah T 146

Pumpkin Pie 149

Dark Chocolate-Peppermint Cookies 152

Cinnamon-Sugar Baked Donuts 155

Party Pantry Cookies 156

Tres Leches Cake 159

Gingerbread Kids 161

Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting 165

Unicorn Cream Puffs 167

Dessert Pizza 170

Appendixes

Conversion Charts 173

Recipes by Category 174

Treats for Every Occasion 177

Acknowledgments 180

About the Author 181

Editorial Reviews

Bake Up! is the book to get your kids started in the kitchen. My favorite is the baking levels in the book, which make your kids feel super accomplished as they work their way up through the tiers. There’s something in here for everyone, from a basic pie crust to more intricate breads and cakes. I can’t wait to buy this book for my nieces and use it myself!” –Lauren Ziemski, food personality
 
“I have never seen a baking book that spells everything out as clearly and shows so many important tips and tricks to avoid getting into a mess as this one does. It's cool the way the recipes are divided into different levels to help build your skills, and how the index has photos to make it easier to what you plan to make. Bake Up! is a must-have cookbook for any kid wanting to bake. Go get it now and start baking!” –Chef Mitchell Frieder, culinary school instructor
 
“Bake Up! is not only a colorful collection of delectable and accessible recipes, but also a brilliant new way to teach kids how to bake. Every recipe is thoughtfully designed to help kids build fundamental baking skills and gain confidence in the kitchen. Such a treat!” –Crista Aladjadjian, chef, CEO and cofounder of Mezze Media Group
 
“Chef Nicole Hendizadeh’s cookbook contains so much valuable information to help kids gain confidence and familiarity with baking! I absolutely love how she breaks down important baking essentials and offers visuals of small details. I highly recommend this cookbook to kids of all ages. Bake Up! is a great tool for families to bake and get creative together in the kitchen!” –Chef Nicole Leah Dayani, CEO of Nicole’s Kitchen
 
“Nicole’s book is a must-have for families—not only for budding young bakers, but also their parents who may be starting from scratch! The easy-to-follow instructions and special tips will give anyone a leg up in the kitchen. Don’t sleep on the Caramelitas or Cookie Butter Snickerdoodles!” –Leslie Discher, pastry chef and Momofuku Milk Bar alum
 
“Bake Up! is filled with delicious and innovative recipes for kids of all ages. If you want to teach your children the ins and outs of baking, this is the best place to start. This beautiful, colorful, and informative cookbook will inspire your children and give them the confidence they need to shine in the kitchen!” –Lindsey Baruch, blogger at lindseyeatsla.com
 
“No one is more qualified to balance the discipline and demands of baking with the excitement, mystery, and its sweet sense of reward than Nicole. Bake Up! stands to cultivate a new generation of proven bakers.” –Internet Shaquille, YouTube personality and culinary instructor
 
“Never has there been a cookbook so packed with fun, easy-to-follow, and delicious recipes that I would love to eat! Educate and entertain your kids by giving them this book so they can bake these items and mail them to me!” –Bill Oakley, Instagram food influencer and former showrunner for The Simpsons
 
“Nicole makes it easy for kids and adult-children to bake any concoction they want at home. Don't sleep on those Unicorn Cream Puffs!” –Courtney McBroom, cookbook author, creator of Ruined Table, and former culinary director of Milk Bar
 

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