One of my New Year's resolutions was to get into the kitchen more. So, I decided to start baking! Though I have little experience with baking and cooking, I've found that I enjoy watching people make food. I hope to create my recipes by using other recipes and tailoring them to fit the preferences of the people with whom I share my goods.
Baking would help me with my motor skills and understanding why precision is essential in the culinary world. It has also taught me to be more mindful about what I consume. I see what ingredients are incorporated and how much each is added. Not only has this contributed to me improving my diet, but cooking and baking are both essential skills for survival, especially soon after leaving home for university.
Through this process, I was able to respond to various challenges. When I first started baking, I realized that many of the treats I made were denser and drier than they were supposed to be. This was due to various reasons, such as using expired flour or mixing the batter too much.
Most recently, I have been trying to teach myself how to make bread; I know that it is one of the more complicated things to make, though I ought to challenge myself. Quickly, I learned that bread was very time-consuming to make, from taking care of the starter to waiting for the dough to rise each time. Though I felt sad at the time that some of the goods were not edible, I persisted until I was happy with my results.
Baking has taught me how to be patient in the kitchen and many problem-solving skills. One of my baking goals is to one day create dishes that will satisfy people's needs. Millions of people go to bed with an empty stomach, without enough water and food to satisfy their hunger. I ought to help people by donating precooked food and treats for them to enjoy.