Five Star Gift Ideas

For the baking enthusiast and artisan bread lover, there are a variety of thoughtful and meaningful Christmas gift options that can elevate her passion for baking and inspire her in creative ways. Here are a few ideas that could make for a perfect gift for your granddaughter:

1. Bread Baking Class: Consider giving her the opportunity to enhance her skills and knowledge by gifting her a bread baking class. Look for local culinary schools or professional baking institutes that offer workshops or courses specifically focused on artisan bread making. This experience will not only provide her with expert guidance but also a chance to connect with other passionate bakers.

2. Baking Cookbook: A high-quality baking cookbook specializing in artisan bread recipes would be a delightful gift. Look for a book that covers different types of bread, techniques, and variations. Some popular titles include "Flour Water Salt Yeast" by Ken Forkish and "Tartine Bread" by Chad Robertson. Make sure the book is visually appealing with detailed instructions and beautiful photographs to inspire her creativity.

3. Specialty Bread Baking Tools: Enhance her baking experience with some specialized bread baking tools. Consider gifting her a quality bread lame (scoring tool) for creating beautiful patterns on the surface of bread loaves, a bread proofing basket (banneton) to support proper rising and shaping of dough, or a stoneware bread cloche which helps create a professional crust. These tools can take her baking to the next level and make her breads even more impressive.

4. Bread Making Starter Kit: Put together a bread making kit featuring essential ingredients and tools. Include high-quality organic flours, yeast, sourdough starter, sea salt, and maybe even some unique grains or seeds for her to experiment with. Additionally, consider including a digital kitchen scale for precise measurements and a temperature-controlled proofing mat for consistent results.

5. Bread Subscription Box: Surprise her every month with a bread subscription box that delivers unique and artisanal bread-making ingredients, recipes, and additional surprises. These subscription services often offer a variety of bread-making tools, specialty flours, and unique ingredients that will allow her to expand her baking skills and experiment with new flavors and techniques.

6. Personalized Bread Board: A personalized bread board or cutting board can add a special touch to her baking routine. Look for a beautifully crafted wooden board that can be engraved with her name, a personal message, or even an artistic design related to bread or baking. It will become a cherished keepsake that she can use for years to come.

Remember, the most important aspect of the gift is the thought and consideration put into it. By choosing something that aligns with her passion for baking artisan bread, you are not only acknowledging her interests but also encouraging her to pursue her passion and continue to grow as a baker.

Or you can get her a star map with an important date you share.

Barbi Jean says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“My boyfriend is very much into constellations and astronomy. Recently we were watching a beautiful meteor shower and I knew then exactly what I was getting him for Christmas. It is absolutely beautiful. It’s very sentimental yet fascinating. Awesome gift!!!”