K–6Wellness
Baking Basics
Healthy baked goods
Loam
SylviaBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 45–90 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Elsa · Cache
- Materials needed
- Kitchen Scale (Digital)
- Whole Grain Flour Variety Pack (Oat, Whole Wheat, Almond)
- Silicone Baking Mat Set
Why this skill rocks
Learn to whip up yummy and healthy treats for yourself and your family right now. You can be the master baker of your kitchen.
2034Where this could take you
In 2034, you could be creating delicious, energy-boosting snacks for Olympic athletes or running your own popular bakery in Salt Lake City.
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
Kitchen Scale (Digital)
RequiredBaking by weight rather than volume is more accurate and makes swaps easier to calculate — especially when using denser flours like oat or almond. A basic digital scale accurate to 1 gram is all you need. This single tool will improve your baking results immediately.
Whole Grain Flour Variety Pack (Oat, Whole Wheat, Almond)
RequiredHaving a few alternative flours on hand lets you experiment with swaps without a special grocery trip every time. Bob's Red Mill makes individual bags of oat flour, whole wheat pastry flour, and almond flour — all widely available in Utah at Harmons, Fresh Market, and Smith's.
Silicone Baking Mat Set
Reusable silicone mats replace parchment paper and prevent sticking without added butter or spray. They also help baked goods brown more evenly on the bottom — especially useful for cookies and granola bars. A set of two fits standard half-sheet pans.