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It's time to get your ovens fired up and celebrate National Baker Day on September 23! This day honors all the bakers out there who make delicious treats for us to enjoy. Baking has been around for centuries, but it was only recently that we began to recognize the artistry and skill involved in creating amazing baked goods. There are many different types of baking, from cakes and cookies to breads and pastries, so no matter what your preference is, you can find something to celebrate this special day. Get ready to indulge in some sweet treats!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>4000 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of Baking</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ancient Egyptians were the first civilization to practice the art of baking, signifying the birth of this art form.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>168 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Baker’s Guild</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Baker's Guild in Rome was formed, establishing an organized society of bakers for the first time in history.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Industrial Revolution Impact</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Industrial Revolution brought innovations to baking with the invention of baking powder and commercially produced yeast.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1940</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Cake Mix</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first cake mix was introduced by General Mills, bringing convenience to baking and making it more accessible to households.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1976</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>America's Test Kitchen Founded</div><div class='timeline-text'>America's Test Kitchen was founded, helping popularize and standardize baking recipes for home cooks.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National Baker Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first National Baker Day was celebrated, encouraging people to appreciate the art and joy of baking.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake a cake</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Making a cake is a great way to celebrate National Baker Day. Pick your favorite recipe and get baking!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try a new recipe</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Don’t just stick to your tried and true recipes, get creative and try something new. Look up a new recipe that you’ve never tried before and give it a shot.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a bakery</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check out a local bakery and pick up some of their delicious treats. You might even find something that you can’t make at home.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a bake sale</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over, pick up some ingredients, and bake up something delicious. Have everyone pay for whatever they take with them, and donate the proceeds to charity.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Decorate cookies</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take your favorite cookie recipe, roll out the dough, cut out shapes, and then have some fun decorating your cookies with icing, sprinkles, and other fun decorations.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Baked goods are delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Bakers know how to transform simple ingredients into sweet and savory culinary delights! From freshly-baked breads to mouthwatering cakes and cookies, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Plus, if you're feeling adventurous, you can take your baking to the next level by adding new flavors and recipes.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Baking is therapeutic</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>There's something almost magical about measuring and mixing ingredients together, kneading dough, or decorating a cake that helps create an overall sense of tranquility. Baking allows us to be creative while at the same time providing stress relief from the daily grind.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Whether it's with family or friends, there's nothing quite like gathering around a table with fresh baked goods to share. It's a great opportunity to catch up and bond over good conversation - not to mention enjoy some tasty treats!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The art of baking was mastered by Romans</h3><p class='facts-content'>The Romans were the first to take baking to another level of artistry. They mastered the art of baking and from there, it spread to the rest of Europe.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Bakers used to be fined for making underweight bread</h3><p class='facts-content'>In Medieval England, bakers could be fined or otherwise penalized for selling bread that was underweight. This led to the tradition of a baker's dozen where bakers would include an extra bread roll to ensure they wouldn't be penalized.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Baking can engage all five senses</h3><p class='facts-content'>Unlike many activities, baking engages all the five senses. From feeling the dough to smelling the wonderful aroma of something baking in the oven, it's an activity that keeps you totally involved.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Professional bakers start their day really early</h3><p class='facts-content'>Professional bakers have a term for working so early in the morning called "bakers hours". They often start their day as early as 3 or 4 am to prepare fresh bread and pastries for when their bakery opens.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There is much science involved in baking</h3><p class='facts-content'>Baking is not just an art, it’s a science. It requires precision and attention to details such as temperature and timing. Every ingredient has a specific role to perform for the perfect outcome.</p></div></div>
National Baker Day is celebrated on September 23rd every year. In 2024 National Baker Day will occur on a Monday.
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