Let’s be real, who doesn’t love the smell of freshly baked bread? Yung tipong papasok ka pa lang ng bahay, parang may fiesta na agad sa bango! That, my friends, is the dream. Kaso, iba talaga pag ikaw mismo yung gagawa, diba?
And that’s my dilemma. I’ve always, ALWAYS wanted to learn how to bake. Like, pangarap ko talaga ‘to since bata pa ako. Imagine, ako yung taga-bake ng birthday cake for everyone, yung may pa-freshly baked cookies every Christmas, yung tipong kapitbahay mo nainggit na sa bango galing kusina mo!
Pero… Adulting is real, mga ‘tol.
Sa sobrang busy ng buhay, sa dami ng gastusin, sa work na parang laging may deadline, parang laging nasa bottom of the list yung baking. Kailangan magtrabaho, mag grocery, maglaba, maglinis ng bahay… Tapos pag weekend naman, tambak din ang gagawin! Kelan pa ako magbe-bake nyan?!
The Struggle Is Real: Bakit Nga Ba Ang Hirap Matuto Mag-Bake?
Okay, alam kong hindi lang ako nag-iisa dito. Marami sa atin ang pangarap maging bakeristang-bakerista, pero parang ang daming hadlang!
- Time? Wala akong ganon! Between work, family, and other responsibilities, sino ba naman ang may time mag-aral mag-bake? Parang isang buong araw na agad mauubos sa paghahanap lang ng recipe, eh!
- Budget? Next question please! Let’s face it, baking can be expensive. Ingredients pa lang, ubos na budget mo. Tapos kailangan mo pang bumili ng mga equipment like oven, mixer, measuring tools… Naku, parang mas mura pang bumili na lang ng cake sa Goldilocks!
- Takot mag-fail? Ayan tayo eh! One of the biggest things that holds me back is the fear of failure. Paano kung hindi maging masarap? Paano kung ma-sunog yung cake ko? Sayang naman yung effort, oras, at pera!
From Baking Zero to Baking Hero: Kaya Mo Yan, Kaya Natin ‘To!
Pero alam niyo, I’m done with the excuses. This year, I’m determined to finally learn how to bake. And I know you can too!
Here’s the plan:
- Start Small, Dream Big! Hindi naman kailangan mag-ala-Chef Boy Logro agad. We can start with simple recipes like cookies or banana bread. Yung mga tipong sureball at mahirap i-fail. Practice makes perfect, ika nga!
- Budget-Friendly Baking is the Key! We can look for affordable alternatives to expensive ingredients. Maraming online resources and baking groups na nagshe-share ng mga tipid tips! At kung limited lang ang gamit, let’s be resourceful! Pwede namang gumamit ng kamay sa pagmamasa ng dough o kaya naman ay recycled containers for storage.
- Embrace the “Palpak” Moments! Let’s be real, hindi lahat ng baking attempts natin ay magiging Instagram-worthy. Magkakaroon talaga ng mga palpak. But instead of getting discouraged, let’s learn from our mistakes. At least, may kwento tayo at nakakatuwa pang balikan, diba?
My Baking Bucket List: Mga Pangarap Kong Tinapay!
To make things more exciting, I made a list of all the pastries and goodies I want to bake!
- Ube Cheese Pandesal: Dahil Pinoy tayo, dapat may local flavor! This classic combination is a surefire hit. Imagine, freshly baked ube cheese pandesal for breakfast… Ang sarap ng buhay!
- Chocolate Chip Cookies: Who doesn’t love a good chocolate chip cookie? This classic treat is perfect for any occasion. At syempre, mas masarap kung homemade!
- Red Velvet Cake: This elegant and decadent cake is perfect for special occasions. Imagine surprising your loved ones with a beautiful and delicious red velvet cake made by yours truly!
- Leche Flan: This creamy and rich dessert is a Filipino favorite. It’s perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your guests.
Join Me on My Baking Journey!
This is it, guys! I’m taking the leap and finally pursuing my baking dreams. And I’m inviting you to join me! Let’s support each other, share tips and recipes, and celebrate our successes (and laugh at our palpak moments).
Who knows, baka sa susunod, tayo na yung may pa-baking business!
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