Sweet & Salty: King Arthur Baking Company's Cookbook for Young Bakers

A baking book designed for kids who are ready to move beyond the most basic approach but still benefit from step-by-step guidance and visual instructions. Created by the King Arthur Baking Company (widely trusted for both its high-quality ingredients and its education-first philosophy) this collection offers a strong foundation in kitchen basics while also delivering the fun.

Each recipe includes a skill level marker to help young bakers track their progress and pick the right challenge. Throughout the book, process photos walk through techniques like frosting cupcakes or using dental floss to slice filled dough logs.

Sidebars explain the why behind the steps—like what makes brown butter taste nutty, or why tempering eggs prevents curdling—giving kids a deeper understanding of how baking works.

Some recipes are satisfyingly simple (three-ingredient biscuits, ranch monkey bread), while others put a playful spin on classics, like fluffernutter cookies and tres leches cake. The tone and imagery skew young, making this best suited for ages 8–11, though the recipes themselves have plenty of staying power for anyone who's just getting serious about baking.

Hardcover. Color photographs throughout.