Have you been anticipating that first s’more of the summer as much as I have!? Starting this weekend, I’m learning some baking science, history and tradition about the s’more from The Sugar Association. Then when you’ve expanded your knowledge, bake the BEST 100% Whole Grain Graham Crackers ever to make your S’Mores! Everyone loves to add a […]
Announcing the 2024 Home Baking Association Award Winners
Today, we are thrilled to announce the winners of two prestigious awards that honor those who have made exceptional contributions to baking education and community outreach: the Home Baking Association Educator Award and the Bake to Give: Maddie Kruse Youth Award. We received an overwhelming number of applications from dedicated educators and community servants who […]
June Baker’s Calendar
It’s June and we are swinging into full gear for peak gardening season. June is National Fruits and Vegetables month and we’ve got you covered with our June Baker’s Calendar. Check out all of the helpful tips and recipes featured this month! Download the calendar here!
Welcome New HBA Members
We are pleased to welcome new Home Baking Association members Anchor Hocking and Northern Crops Institute, two organizations we know will add great depth and value to our existing outreach within the educational community. If you’d like more information about either of these companies, please check out their corporate profile in our Members section of […]
Sugar Resources
Learn everything there is to know about the history, production and culinary aspects of sugar. The following materials were produced by Family and Consumer Science educators and Home Baking Association members, offering educational resources for every student age group. Sugar Detectives Lesson Plan Sugar Detectives Recipe: Yeast Bread Types of Sugar: Samples and Descriptions Early […]
Baker’s Spotlight: Connie Nieman – Flat Bread
It’s spring and that means baking for graduations, post-Covid family gatherings, and for those food heroes…farmers doing the FIELD WORK all across the U.S. Let’s spotlight a great baker who knows how to serve a beautiful catered meal OR a hand held field meal, Connie Nieman Retired FCS Culinary and Baking Instructor from Chillicothe, MO. […]
Selecting the Perfect Sweeteners
The key to creating irresistible desserts lies in choosing the perfect sweetener for your recipes. That's why we are thrilled to introduce these handy guides produced by Domino Sugar and C&H Sugar to assist you in selecting the ideal sweeteners for your baked goods. Your homemade creations will be nothing short of spectacular! Baking is [...]
April Baking Calendar
Spring is a wonderful time to share the joy of baking with your family, friends and neighbors. Sharon Davis has compiled this excellent resource full of baking hacks, recipes and reminders for making the most of your kitchen during the spring months. Check out the calendar here!
Baker’s Spotlight: Charlene Patton – Apricot Raisin Hot Cross Buns
When you choose to bake a “shared” recipe, it’s great to know it came from Charlene Patton! Charlene is the Executive Director of the Home Baking Association and Consumer Media Consultant for the Kansas Soybean Commission. Add her expertise as a baking book author, recipe development and demonstrator, a degree in Family & Consumer Sciences […]
Baker’s Spotlight: Jana Patton – Gluten-free Cornmeal Lemon Cookies
The Baker’s Spotlight is on Jana Patton RD, LD, CBE, a Women, Infant and Children (WIC) dietitian educator from Topeka, Kansas. Jana’s been baking since she was small, at home, in 4-H and now it’s a part of her work and personal health and wellness. “I grew up learning to bake with my family and […]