Five Star Gift Ideas

For your granddaughter who loves baking homemade bread, I have a couple of gift ideas that would help her indulge in her passion and take her baking skills to the next level.

1. Bread Baking Essentials Kit: Put together a thoughtful collection of essential tools and ingredients for bread baking. This could include a sturdy mixing bowl, a high-quality dough whisk or a stand mixer, a set of measuring cups and spoons, a dough scraper, a bread lame for scoring, a proofing basket, instant yeast or a sourdough starter, and a bread recipe book or a bread-making class voucher. This comprehensive kit will equip her with everything she needs to create delicious bread right at home.

2. Bread Baking Course or Workshop: Treat your granddaughter to a bread baking course or workshop where she can learn new techniques and recipes from expert bakers. Many culinary schools and community centers offer classes specifically focused on bread making. It will be a fantastic opportunity for her to enhance her skills, meet other baking enthusiasts, and gain a deeper understanding of the art of bread making.

3. Bread Making Cookbook: Consider gifting her a renowned bread making cookbook or a collection of recipes from master bakers. There are various options available, ranging from beginner-friendly books to more advanced guides. Look for a cookbook that covers a wide range of bread types, including traditional, artisan, gluten-free, and sourdough options. Make sure the book includes detailed instructions, helpful tips, and beautiful visuals to inspire her creativity.

4. Specialty Bread Ingredients and Tools: Elevate her bread baking experience by providing her with unique and high-quality ingredients and tools. Consider gifting her specialty flours like rye or spelt flour, gourmet sea salts or flavored salts, artisanal bread mixes, unique grains, or seeds for experimenting with different flavors and textures. Additionally, you can opt for specialty bread baking tools such as a stone baking slab, a bread slicing guide, or a bread storage container to help keep her loaves fresh.

5. Bread Making Subscription Box: A subscription box devoted to bread making can be a delightful and educational gift. There are several subscription services that provide monthly kits containing pre-measured ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and specialty items for trying out new bread recipes. This will allow your granddaughter to discover new flavors, techniques, and ingredients, all delivered conveniently to her doorstep.

6. Personalized Bread Board or Baking Supplies: Consider adding a personalized touch to her bread baking experience. You could have a wooden bread board engraved with her name or a special message, providing her with a beautiful and practical surface for kneading and shaping bread. Another option is to personalize her baking supplies, such as a customized apron, oven mitts, or even a set of bread stamps so she can leave her unique mark on each loaf.

Remember, the best gift is one that aligns with your granddaughter's interests and passions, expressing your support for her hobby and encouraging her love for homemade bread.

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”