Safe steps in food handling, cooking, and storage are essential in preventing foodborne illness. You can’t see, smell, or taste harmful bacteria that may cause illness. Reference the following materials provided by the Home Baking Association and members so you can have a safe and enjoyable experience in the kitchen.
Did You Know? Resources
North American Milling Association has created a suite of materials perfect for educating others about Flour Food Safety. Please view the video, as well as their handy safety poster available in three languages.
Check out this Flour Food Safety Video
Did You Know? Posters
Story of Your Dinner infographic
(Partnership for Food Safety Education)
Check out this fantastic Pumpkin Cookie recipe and video
Enjoy these other delicious recipes with easy food safety instructions!
- Healthy Creamy Italian Chicken Skillet
- Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
- Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
- Slow Cooker Mexican Lasagna with Barbacoa
- Spinach and Orzo Salad
- Recipes and Southern Side Dishes from Previous Years
Blueberry Mug Muffin Food Safety Lesson Plan
Don’t Forget to Wash Your Hands!
The Thrill of Skill – Age Appropriate Kitchen Skills
Baking with Friends children’s cookbook
Kitchen Science – Baking for Special Needs
Home Baking Association Educational Resources
Before Baking:
Tie back long hair, remove jewelry
Wash hands with warm water and soap
Wear a clean apron…clothes carry dirt and germs from where you’ve been
Wash counters, assemble ingredients and tools needed for recipe
Re-wash hands before beginning to measure, mix or portion products
After Baking:
Wipe flour and batter from stand or hand-held mixers, counters
Scrape mixing tools and bowl of excess batter, discard and load dishwasher
Wash hands before packaging baked and cooled products in food-safe packaging
