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Lindsay Chryssis's avatar

I wouldn't say love but the clean up is therapeutic for me and I don't mind it in the slightest. Especially if I am baking solo and have a good audio book going ...

Emily Bates's avatar

I love making cinnamon rolls or different styles of homemade rolls! So many steps and layers but I the end result is worth it and more every time. :)

Meagan's avatar

I think the waiting is really lovely. The way that it's built into so many forms of baking, whether you're waiting for something to rise, or for sweets to come out of the oven, it's a forced pause.

You can't rush a good thing!

Amy Gillian's avatar

Grating butter for biscuits!

DTSWeir's avatar

Sifting your dry ingredients. Love how much easier it makes mixing up dough by hand.

Emily's avatar

Not baking necessarily but caramelizing onions- it takes forever but is so satisfying

Adrienne's avatar

Making puff pastry. The repetition is like meditation and I love it!

YiayiaK's avatar

Clean as I go so when finished delicious product comes out of oven I can relax and enjoy knowing kitchen is clean 🤩

Mary W's avatar

Mixing dough with my hands!

Beth R.'s avatar

I am obsessed with researching and comparing recipes before the actual baking even begins.

Alicia Cahill's avatar

for me, the entire process start to finish is like a meditation. I like assembling the ingredients on my counter, pulling out all the tools and pans I’ll need, setting aside what I’ve used so as not to crowd what remains needed in the recipe, making notes to myself about bake times … all the little precise steps keep me slow, humble and a bit unhinged haha

Sara's avatar

I love making pie crust. It takes love and a good attitude to work.

Mary Jean Seyda's avatar

I enjoy cleaning bowls and utensils as I go. Lots of satisfaction in a clean kitchen when the bake is in the oven.

Emily Roethle's avatar

I love vacuuming and snow shoveling - I love being able to see the progress.

Vicki Long's avatar

Oiling the cutting board and wooden utensils.