Honey Bear Nursery write that Pyrex originally founded National Baking Week in 2007 with the aim of encouraging people of all abilities to bake at home. Although Pyrex no longer run National Baking Week, the day is as popular as ever and continues to run in the UK between 14th- 20th October each year.
With Britain’s fascination with baking and cooking shows growing year on year, baking at home is as popular as ever, no matter what the level of ability. There are many reasons to bake at home, not just to eat the lovely creations:
1. Baking stimulates the senses
2.Nourishing activities feel good
3. Cooking is meditative
4. Baking is creative
5. Baking for someone else makes them feel special.
You can find 16 Recipes to try for National Baking Week on the English Home website here.
Bakery & Snacks writes From soggy bottoms to showstoppers: Brits encouraged into the kitchen for National Baking Week
The pandemic really kickstarted the home baking trend and while figures might have slightly dwindled, Packaged Facts reported that around 31% of people baked at least once a week in 2022. And with the Great British Bake Off well underway on TV screens and National Baking Week on the horizon, Brits are feeling as inspired as ever to don aprons and start baking. 05-Oct-2023Â By Gill Hyslop
Source: HoneybearNursery English Home Bakery & Snacks
