4 Great Reasons to Start Baking

Baking has been a popular hobby for a long time. Yet, it’s so much more than just a way to pass the time. Not only do you get to practice your passion, but you also get to enjoy your delicious treats!  

But for some people, baking may seem all too intimidating. After all, the only kind of baking you’ve ever witnessed is complex creations by Martha Stewart, then it can be downright daunting. 

Fear not; baking doesn’t have to be a headache. If you’ve been considering taking up this wonderful hobby, here are some great reasons to get started.

It’s Therapeutic

There’s something incredibly soothing and calming about baking.  From gathering your ingredients, to mixing them up, to waiting for your creation to come to life, it’s a relaxing process, not to mention the part that comes at the end—sitting down and having a bite! This is why so many people who reach retirement age, decide to choose baking as their hobby. 

It can even be good for your brain, since there’s so much mixing, measuring and weighing involved. The sensory experience and the focus encourage you to give your all to the task at hand.

It’s Creative

While many people might think of baking as something very technical and rule-based, the truth is that there’s a lot of wiggle room once you become better at it. You can change your recipes ever so slightly and even replace certain ingredients for others. 

It can even be fun to get carried away with the decoration, unleashing your creativity with intricate designs. There are all sorts of different ways that you can express yourself with baking, which is why it makes it so fun for people with a creative edge.

It’s a Useful Skill

Believe it or not, baking is a helpful life skill. Remember during the lockdown when everybody was forced to start baking their own bread? Now is your opportunity to learn how to be self-sufficient should we ever go into a lockdown again. Not to mention, it can be a lot cheaper than buying store-bought versions of things.  From your bread to your pastries, making it yourself can be a fraction of the price, not to mention it can be much healthier.

Reduced Waste

If you’re someone who is concerned about the environment, then you’ll also be pleased to know that you can be doing your part to reduce waste. If you ever have overripe bananas or other excess ingredients, you can always incorporate them into a dessert and consume them before throwing them away. You’d be surprised what kind of ingredients can make a delicious addition to recipes like pies or cookies!