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Book

The life-changing magic of baking : a beginner's guide by Joy the Baker

Call Number

  • J 641.71 WILS (CEN, EAS, OSH)

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Publication Information

New York : Magic Cat Publishing, 2024

Physical Description

40 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm

Audience

Ages 6+

Summary

"Learn how Joy Wilson, the social media sensation baker and cookbook author, grew up watching her parents bake and took chocolate chip cookies to her first job interview. She shares how she bakes--from creaming butter and sugar, to greasing a pan, icing and adding rainbow sprinkles--and offers insider tips and sage advice for young fans around the world."

Notes

"First published in the United Kingdom in 2024 by Magic Cat."--Colophon.

Contents

  • Hi, I'm Joy
  • #1 Baking together is double the fun!
  • #2 Baking a cake is like building a house
  • #3 Take the time to prepare
  • #4 Practice, practice, practice!
  • #5 Don't ignore the small stuff
  • #6 Patience is an ingredient too!
  • #7 See it through to the end
  • #8 Go on a Goldilocks adventure
  • #9 It takes a team
  • #10 Pass it on
  • And remember... life is always joyful when you add sprinkles to it!
  • Before I go...
  • How to... bake Joy's 'Happy every day' cake
  • How to... make the frosting for Joy's 'Happy every day' cake
  • All about Joy
  • Glossary.

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