- Clean counter, cutting board and sink before, during and after baking. (To sanitize use one teaspoon bleach added to one quart water) And don’t forget to clean off enough clutter to have a space to work; Kids homework, husbands gloves, etc.
- Empty dishwasher! You will need to put dirty dishes in there and who wants to have a bunch of dishes in the dishwasher when it comes time to fill it with dirty ones? I suggest you have the kids and/or hubby do the dishes. Baking is so much more fun when you don’t have to do that job too.
- Wash your hands and wrists thoroughly with warm water and soap, rinse completely and dry with a clean towel.
- Hair should be tied back and/or should be covered with a scarf or cap.
- Use only clean dish towels. When I bake a cake, I keep a laundry basket near and fill it with all my used dish towels. Sometimes, I end up with an empty towel drawer. Oh, well, that is what the laundry room is for.
- Have 2 clean, dry pot holders placed near the stove. It can be oven mitts or pads, you preference. I prefer pot holders, for me oven mitts are too big.
- Have a cooling rack or two handy to cool your baked goods.
- Best of all, get first dibs on the goodies.
You are now ready to bake. But before you do:
February 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
