By Laly Bustamante,
Staff Writer.
The colder it gets, the more we need warm baked goods. Pumpkins and foods with cinnamon are a staple of fall. This season brings joy to many people once the season is officially upon us.
Many people do not know how to bake. Where can you look for fall recipes, you may ask? You can look on social media platforms like Instagram or TikTok, or look on Google or Pinterest for an inspiring recipe. Looking up recipes online can be helpful and let people know what materials they’ll need before baking.
Social media provides many recipes for fall such as pumpkin cupcakes, cookies and more. This helps people get an idea of what the texture will be once finished baking. It also provides step-by-step videos for people who need to go at a slower pace.
While many people purchase dough from grocery stores, it’s always best to make your own. Studies show that making your own dough can decrease the risk of harmful chemicals and can make the dough have more of a fresh taste rather than processed. Homemade dough can also have a higher quality and healthier ingredients.
Baking cupcakes can be easy. It’s similar to baking cookies, but instead you will need batter instead of dough. Some may purchase cake mix from the grocery store to make the batter, but others will purchase the ingredients to make the batter, such as milk, butter, eggs and flour. The more homemade ingredients you get, the more special it feels to enjoy.
Cinnamon is optional for when it comes to a dessert recipe. It can make your dish taste better and can spice up the taste. Many people also use walnuts or almonds as a part of a recipe, which makes for a healthier dessert option.
Nuts provide lots of protein, which can help with your health and can keep your immune system providing the vitamins you need. It also helps with functions of the brain. “Walnuts are good in banana bread,” said sophomore Grayson Chase.
The texture you want your frosting to be depends on the ingredients you add. If you desire more of a smooth texture, add a little more butter, but not too much because you do not want the cream to be too thick and buttery. If you want it to be similar to a whipped cream texture, add a little bit more milk than butter and use a mixer.
These tips can help people in their baking pursuits. It’ll also help them know what to add and what not to add, that way they understand the best process of making the dessert the most efficiently.
