Five Star Gift Ideas

For your son who loves baking artisan breads, here are some meaningful and personal gift ideas that will enhance his passion and make his baking experience even more enjoyable:

1. Bread Baking Cookbook: Look for a comprehensive bread baking cookbook that focuses specifically on artisan breads. This gift will provide him with new recipes, techniques, and tips to expand his baking skills and creativity.

2. Bread Baking Classes: Consider gifting him a voucher for a bread baking class or workshop. This will give him an opportunity to learn from professional bakers, gain new insights, refine his techniques, and connect with other bread enthusiasts.

3. Professional Bread Baking Tools: A set of high-quality bread baking tools can be an excellent gift. Consider items such as a bread lame (a tool used to score the dough), a Dutch oven for baking crusty loaves, a bread proofing basket, and a quality dough scraper. These tools will not only assist in perfecting his bread-making process but also bring him a sense of professionalism.

4. Specialty Ingredients: Artisan breads often require unique and high-quality ingredients. Gift him a selection of specialty flours, such as rye or spelt flour, that he can experiment with in his recipes. You could also include artisanal salts, dry yeast, or sourdough culture for his bread-making endeavors.

5. Bread-Making Subscription Box: A subscription box focused on bread-making can be a delightful surprise. There are various options available that deliver curated ingredients, recipes, and baking tools directly to his doorstep. This will not only save him time on ingredient gathering but also introduce him to new flavors and techniques.

6. Personalized Bread Stamps: Consider getting him a personalized bread stamp with his name or initials. These stamps can be pressed onto the dough before baking, leaving a mark unique to his creations. It will add a special touch to his finished loaves and make each one feel truly his own.

7. Bread Tasting Workshop: If there are local bakeries or establishments that offer bread tasting workshops, surprise him with a reservation for a bread tasting experience. This will expose him to different types of artisan breads, flavors, and craftsmanship, further fueling his passion for bread-making.

8. Bread-related Books: In addition to a bread baking cookbook, you can explore other bread-related books that delve into the history, science, and culture of bread-making. These books will not only inspire him but also broaden his knowledge and understanding of the art of baking.

Remember to package your gift in a thoughtful and personal way, perhaps with a handwritten note acknowledging his passion for baking artisan breads. By selecting a gift that aligns with his interest, you are not only supporting his hobby but also allowing him to enjoy his passion even more deeply.

Or you can get him a star map with an important date you share.

Madeline Moran Weiler says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“The map was absolutely beautiful! My grandson was thrilled with it (it was a Christmas gift) and has already asked me if I would consider getting another one for him as a graduation gift in a couple of years.”