Five Star Gift Ideas

For your granddaughter who has a passion for baking artisan breads, there are plenty of gift options that will both inspire and enhance her skills. Here are a few thoughtful and meaningful gift ideas that she is sure to love:

1. Bread Baking Essentials Kit: Put together a kit with all the essentials she needs to create her delicious breads. Include items like a high-quality bread pan, a dough scraper, proofing baskets, a dough whisk, and a kitchen scale. You could also add in some specialty bread flours or unique ingredients like seeds or spices.

2. Baking Books: There are numerous books available that focus on the art of artisan bread making. Consider gifting her a few well-regarded books written by renowned bakers, such as "Tartine Bread" by Chad Robertson or "Flour Water Salt Yeast" by Ken Forkish. These books not only provide recipes, but also insights into the art and science of bread making.

3. Bread Baking Classes: Enroll her in a local bread baking class or workshop. This will give her the opportunity to learn new techniques, gain hands-on experience, and further improve her skills. Whether it's a short course or a series of classes, she will appreciate the opportunity to expand her knowledge in a supportive learning environment.

4. Specialty Ingredients: Surprise her with a selection of high-quality and unique ingredients to experiment with. This could include items like exotic flours, different types of yeast, gourmet salts, or specialty grains. Having access to a variety of ingredients will allow her to explore different flavors and textures in her breads.

5. Bread Cookbook Subscription: Consider gifting her a subscription to a bread-focused cookbook club or a membership to a bread recipe website. This way, she will receive new bread recipes regularly, allowing her to expand her baking repertoire and try out a variety of breads.

6. Personalized Bread Stamp: Give her a customized bread stamp or embosser with her name or initials, or a special design that resonates with her personality. This will add a personal touch to her baked creations, making them uniquely her own.

7. Bread Making Tools: Invest in high-quality bread making tools that will make her baking process easier and more efficient. This could include a top-notch stand mixer, a quality bread knife, a Danish dough whisk, or a peel for transferring bread to and from the oven.

8. Bread Baking Workshop: Consider organizing a private bread baking workshop just for her. Find a professional baker in your area who offers personalized lessons, and arrange for her to have a one-on-one session. This will give her the chance to ask questions, receive tailored guidance, and further refine her baking skills.

Remember to add a personal touch to your chosen gift by including a heartfelt note or card expressing how proud you are of her baking skills and how you support her passion. With any of these gift ideas, your granddaughter will feel both encouraged and inspired to continue exploring the world of artisan bread baking.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”