Four years ago my sister and I started our Micro b Four years ago my sister and I started our Micro bakery called The Flour Barn.  We turned a barn on our family farm into a commercial kitchen and started with one product, Cinnamon Rolls. As we got more and more orders we added more and more products. As we sold more products we could afford better equipment, than employees, slowly creating the bakery we always dreamed of....

https://theflourbarnhomestead.com/how-to-make-money-from-your-micro-bakery-at-home/
Garden Season is among us! Tomatoes are starting t Garden Season is among us! Tomatoes are starting to turn, sweet corn is ready to harvest and we are so excited! For years our family has a had a big garden that we not only enjoy for the summer, but that we preserve for the whole year! It is such a treat to be able to have fresh tasting sweet corn in the middle of December, or delicious marinara for Stromboli. 

We have a few openings in tonights Sweet Corn Harvest dinner class as well as in our Harvest dinner class in a couple weeks. We also have several blog articles you can check out to help you utilize your garden!

To sign up for a class:

https://the-flour-barn.square.site/shop/class/9?page=1&limit=30&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc

How to preserve tomatoes:

https://theflourbarnhomestead.com/how-to-make-the-best-homemade-roasted-tomato-sauce/

How to make delicious Zucchini bread:

https://theflourbarnhomestead.com/whole-wheat-zucchini-bread-recipe/
We are back this week Friday 8-12 and Saturday 8-1 We are back this week Friday 8-12 and Saturday 8-11! We are so excited to get back to baking💕 Make sure to place your orders for Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls, Focaccia Breakfast Sandwiches and more! See you soon☺️🥰😱💕

To preorder:

https://the-flour-barn.square.site

To check out our blog:

Theflourbarnhomestead.com

Our address:
The Flour Barn
17200 Kandel rd Marysville
Although we are closed this Saturday, we do still Although we are closed this Saturday, we do still have a few classes available for this summer! We have a Sweet Corn Harvest Dinner coming up next week as well as another amazing Harvest dinner in a couple weeks🥰 For more information check out the link below…

https://the-flour-barn.square.site
The Flour Barn Bakery will open tomorrow 8-11! Ras The Flour Barn Bakery will open tomorrow 8-11! Raspberry Cheesecake Rolls, Caprese Sandwiches, and an Iced White Chocolate Blackberry Latte are all perfect on a beautiful summer day! We also will be selling fresh flowers from heritagefarm and sweet corn from Muddy Pike Pumpkins and Produce! 

To preorder:

https://the-flour-barn.square.site

Tomorrows case:
- Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls
- Raspberry Cheesecake Rolls 
- Honey Buns
- Key Lime Pie Bars
- Strawberry Cream Croissants 
- Various Danish
- Ham and Cheese Croissants
- Cosmic Jumbo Brownies 
- Ham and Cheddar Quiche
- Maple Sausage Breakfast Sandwich
- Focaccia Bacon Breakfast Sandwich 
- Summer Berry Cheesecake Bars
- Sourdough Loaves
- Oatmeal Cream Pies
- Lemon Blueberry Scones
- Cold Brew
- Various Lattes 
- Chai Latte
- Hemisphere Coffee
The Flour Pot is open today 8-1! Stop by for some The Flour Pot is open today 8-1! Stop by for some coffee and cinnamon rolls😍
Throwback Flavor: Raspberry Cheesecake Rolls! This Throwback Flavor: Raspberry Cheesecake Rolls! This was one of our first specialty rolls 4 years ago😱 It feels like just yesterday we started selling our Cinnamon Rolls out of the barn💕 Raspberry Cheesecake Rolls and Caprese Sandwiches are both available for preorder for a limited time! 

To preorder: 

https://the-flour-barn.square.site
Check out our website to get this delicious Zucchi Check out our website to get this delicious Zucchini bread recipe! When baking at home I try to use as much freshly milled whole wheat flour as I can. It’s how I justify the amount of bread my son eats… 

Link in bio or go to theflourbarnhomestead.com to find all our favorite recipes!
The only thing we love more than making sourdough The only thing we love more than making sourdough is sharing it! We sell our sourdough bread every Friday and Saturday at our little bakery on our family farm. 

We also teach a class on sourdough bread baking every month! Link to order our bread or sign up for one of our classes is in our bio.

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Behind the Business, Class Content, Our Homestead · November 27, 2023

The Great British Bake Offs Ultimate Fan Gift Guide

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One fun, potentially predictable, fact about my sister and me is that we are obsessed with the Great British Baking Show. Many days in the bakery have been spent discussing the delicious bakes we have seen, our favorite contestants, and how we believe we would fare on the show ourselves. But the reason I believe the show has gained such a cult following is not just because so many people love to bake; but also because the show exudes a certain aesthetic, one that really puts you at ease.  Often when I have had a stressful day, just watching my favorite past episodes can put my mind at rest. 

As someone who has a love of all things in the tent, I have compiled a list of items that I believe any bake-off fan would be ecstatic to own. This list ranges from items that will help you create your own British Baking aesthetic in your kitchen, as well as tools that will help you reach your own star baker potential. 

For the Perfect Pastel Bake Off Aesthetic

This selection of gifts focuses on achieving that playful, colorful aesthetic of the tent. Each item is one that has stood the test of having both style and substance. Just these few embellishments to your kitchen can really get you excited to start baking.

THE Mason Cash Mixing Bowl 

These are the very bowls used on the show by the GBBO bakers, and also in the Downton Abbey Kitchen. Good news, they are not just a pretty face. These are high quality mixing bowls that not only look great sitting on your kitchen counter, but also perform beautifully when mixing up your favorite recipes. They have many different color options that really go with any kitchen. Bright purples and pastel blues to feel like the tent, or a more traditional cream and forest green for your more minimalistic friends. You can buy them as individual Mason Cash bowls or as a complete set. The perfect gifts for both die-hard fans as well as serious bakers.

Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer

This is a pricier gift, but if you are looking for a higher price point this is perfect. This is the mixer I personally own and have used for years. My mother also has one, and we always have at least one in use for all our baking classes at the Flour Barn. In addition to being quality, long lasting mixers, they can be ordered in the most gorgeous colors. My personal favorites right now are the pistachio, lavender, and dried rose painted ones. They will be lovely in any Great British Baking Show Lover’s kitchen. 

New Stand Mixer Bowls 

Maybe the fan in your life already has a stand mixer with the typical stainless-steel bowl. A great way to add a little piece of the tent is by softening the look with a new bowl. GBBS bakers are often seen using clear glass mixer bowls, but I believe ceramic and white would also give off Great British Bake-off aesthetics. 

A Star Baker Apron 

Every true GBBO fan needs a great apron that sets the mood as they start on a batch of cookie dough or a loaf of bread worthy of a Hollywood Handshake! Although they wear a very simple tan apron in the show, I think these particular aprons match the whole aesthetic of the show. They are also full coverage, so they do a great job of protecting your clothing. I have them in several colors, as you can see…

To Become A Star Baker

While setting the tone of the kitchen is important, the bake is what really matters. Whether you are trying a new recipe from Nadiya Bakes or repeating some classic recipes, here are some tools that can help you achieve perfection.

A Thermapen

My number one favorite tool in the kitchen is the Thermapen. Bakers underestimate how important internal temperature can be to a bake. In fact, every bake has its own unique internal temperature. Think of all the under baked cakes or soggy bottoms that could have been avoided! Most people see internal thermometers as something made for meats, but I use it constantly for biscuits, scones, quiche, bread, etc. This brand is tried and true and we use it in our bakery everyday! In fact, we’ve had the same two Thermapens since we opened three years ago. I cannot recommend them enough.

A Kitchen Scale

Prue Leith is always reminding the bakers that they want consistency. They want each of the signature sweet treats or savory bakes to all look identical. But when baking from home this probably seems impossible. One very useful tool is a reliable kitchen scale. If you measure the weight of each cookie, bun, or even cupcake, they will turn out the same size. A scale also ensures that you are following the exact same recipe each time. In addition, having a scale to measure ingredients keeps your workspace clean. Imagine, instead of measuring a cup of peanut butter then dumping it into the bowl, all you have to do is scoop the right weight directly into the bowl. No middleman.

Dutch Oven 

From baking sourdough bread, to creating a blackberry compote, to making a soup to pair with my bread bowls, my Dutch oven is one of the most used items in my kitchen. If you are looking for a Dutch oven primarily for bread baking, then I recommend one that is cast iron, non-enameled. Here is one we use at the bakery for Sourdough. Enameled cast iron like the ones made by Le Creuset or Lodge, are lovely, but the temperatures required for sourdough bread can be damaging to the enamel over time.

However, for things like compotes, pastry fillings, and soup the enameled Dutch oven is a wonderful addition to the kitchen. In addition to being highly functional, they can also be such an aesthetic piece to just have sitting on your stovetop. This Dutch Oven is a lovely example. I have one in steel blue, and I love it.

For more gifts related to Sourdough Bread specifically, check out Sourdough Baking Essentials!

Cake-Decorating Kits

​If you know your baker has been wanting to try their hand at cake decorating, then they are definitely going to need a kit. Kits for cake decorating are very affordable and come with everything to make the decorating process as simple as possible.

Simple moist chocolate cake

Cookbooks

I can really get lost in a good cookbook, and each of these books is full of new ideas and techniques. Every person is different when it comes to what they want in a cookbook. Knowing if your favorite baker is looking to master technical challenges or just wanting to learn the best recipes from their favorite bakers makes your job even easier. Here is a collection of cookbooks from some amazing bakers. 

Books by Paul Hollywood

You may not know who he is, but fans of the show definitely will. There are so many options for good books by Paul Hollywood, and on several different topics.  For bakers who love to bake bread, Polly Hollywood’s Bread is a great option. For just a great general baking book, A Baker’s Life is one of his newer books and includes his favorite childhood bakes as well as his favorite five-star bakes. 

book by Paul Hollywood
Nadiya Bakes

Nadiya Hussain is a past baker on the Great British Baking Show who has become very well-known and has even had a show on Netflix. This book covers everything from cake, to pie, to scones. It is also a beautiful book to have on your shelf or the coffee table. 

Bouchon Bakery

I had to include this book because it is my all time favorite book. I have learned so much from this book not only about baking but about how to run your kitchen in the most efficient way. It is a beautiful addition to any collection. 

The Great British Bake Offs Ultimate Fan Gift Guide

kitchen aid mixer in a kitchen

Any of these items should bring a smile to your Great British Bake-Off Fan’s face! Share if you have any other ideas for fans. Let me know if you have any questions!

Hey Everyone! I am Lily, part owner of the Flour Barn Bakery and one of the writers for the Flour Barn Homestead. I love art, baking and drinking coffee on the porch with my sisters:) Thanks for reading!

3 responses to “The Great British Bake Offs Ultimate Fan Gift Guide”

  1. Tips for making the Perfect Christmas Charcuterie Board – The Flour Barn Homestead
    December 7, 2023

    […] Well, there it is, all the tips for creating lovely Christmas Charcuterie Boards I could think of. If you have any questions, please let me know in the comments below! For other holiday articles check out How to make Holiday Garland, Gifts for a baker, or Great British Baking Show themed Gifts. […]

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    Megan
    December 8, 2023

    This is SUCH a cute post!! As a fan of the show, I love this! And your photography is stunning!

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      lilianscheiderer
      December 8, 2023

      Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed it!

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  1. Megan says

    December 8, 2023 at 5:54 pm

    This is SUCH a cute post!! As a fan of the show, I love this! And your photography is stunning!

    • lilianscheiderer says

      December 8, 2023 at 11:50 pm

      Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed it!

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    […] Well, there it is, all the tips for creating lovely Christmas Charcuterie Boards I could think of. If you have any questions, please let me know in the comments below! For other holiday articles check out How to make Holiday Garland, Gifts for a baker, or Great British Baking Show themed Gifts. […]

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Four years ago my sister and I started our Micro b Four years ago my sister and I started our Micro bakery called The Flour Barn.  We turned a barn on our family farm into a commercial kitchen and started with one product, Cinnamon Rolls. As we got more and more orders we added more and more products. As we sold more products we could afford better equipment, than employees, slowly creating the bakery we always dreamed of....

https://theflourbarnhomestead.com/how-to-make-money-from-your-micro-bakery-at-home/
Garden Season is among us! Tomatoes are starting t Garden Season is among us! Tomatoes are starting to turn, sweet corn is ready to harvest and we are so excited! For years our family has a had a big garden that we not only enjoy for the summer, but that we preserve for the whole year! It is such a treat to be able to have fresh tasting sweet corn in the middle of December, or delicious marinara for Stromboli. 

We have a few openings in tonights Sweet Corn Harvest dinner class as well as in our Harvest dinner class in a couple weeks. We also have several blog articles you can check out to help you utilize your garden!

To sign up for a class:

https://the-flour-barn.square.site/shop/class/9?page=1&limit=30&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc

How to preserve tomatoes:

https://theflourbarnhomestead.com/how-to-make-the-best-homemade-roasted-tomato-sauce/

How to make delicious Zucchini bread:

https://theflourbarnhomestead.com/whole-wheat-zucchini-bread-recipe/
We are back this week Friday 8-12 and Saturday 8-1 We are back this week Friday 8-12 and Saturday 8-11! We are so excited to get back to baking💕 Make sure to place your orders for Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls, Focaccia Breakfast Sandwiches and more! See you soon☺️🥰😱💕

To preorder:

https://the-flour-barn.square.site

To check out our blog:

Theflourbarnhomestead.com

Our address:
The Flour Barn
17200 Kandel rd Marysville
Although we are closed this Saturday, we do still Although we are closed this Saturday, we do still have a few classes available for this summer! We have a Sweet Corn Harvest Dinner coming up next week as well as another amazing Harvest dinner in a couple weeks🥰 For more information check out the link below…

https://the-flour-barn.square.site
The Flour Barn Bakery will open tomorrow 8-11! Ras The Flour Barn Bakery will open tomorrow 8-11! Raspberry Cheesecake Rolls, Caprese Sandwiches, and an Iced White Chocolate Blackberry Latte are all perfect on a beautiful summer day! We also will be selling fresh flowers from heritagefarm and sweet corn from Muddy Pike Pumpkins and Produce! 

To preorder:

https://the-flour-barn.square.site

Tomorrows case:
- Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls
- Raspberry Cheesecake Rolls 
- Honey Buns
- Key Lime Pie Bars
- Strawberry Cream Croissants 
- Various Danish
- Ham and Cheese Croissants
- Cosmic Jumbo Brownies 
- Ham and Cheddar Quiche
- Maple Sausage Breakfast Sandwich
- Focaccia Bacon Breakfast Sandwich 
- Summer Berry Cheesecake Bars
- Sourdough Loaves
- Oatmeal Cream Pies
- Lemon Blueberry Scones
- Cold Brew
- Various Lattes 
- Chai Latte
- Hemisphere Coffee
The Flour Pot is open today 8-1! Stop by for some The Flour Pot is open today 8-1! Stop by for some coffee and cinnamon rolls😍
Throwback Flavor: Raspberry Cheesecake Rolls! This Throwback Flavor: Raspberry Cheesecake Rolls! This was one of our first specialty rolls 4 years ago😱 It feels like just yesterday we started selling our Cinnamon Rolls out of the barn💕 Raspberry Cheesecake Rolls and Caprese Sandwiches are both available for preorder for a limited time! 

To preorder: 

https://the-flour-barn.square.site
Check out our website to get this delicious Zucchi Check out our website to get this delicious Zucchini bread recipe! When baking at home I try to use as much freshly milled whole wheat flour as I can. It’s how I justify the amount of bread my son eats… 

Link in bio or go to theflourbarnhomestead.com to find all our favorite recipes!
The only thing we love more than making sourdough The only thing we love more than making sourdough is sharing it! We sell our sourdough bread every Friday and Saturday at our little bakery on our family farm. 

We also teach a class on sourdough bread baking every month! Link to order our bread or sign up for one of our classes is in our bio.

#sourdough #microbakery #microbakerylife #sourdoughbread #sourdoughbreadbaking #homesteading #sourdoughbakery #ohiobakery
Never gets old… Never gets old…
The Flour Barn Bakery will be open this week Frida The Flour Barn Bakery will be open this week Friday 8-1 and Saturday 8-11! You can go ahead and preorder favorites like our Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls, Cream Filled Croissants and our Focaccia Breakfast Sandwiches! 

Address:
The Flour Barn
17200 Kandel Rd Marysville 

To Preorder:

https://the-flour-barn.square.site
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Saturday morning breakfast at The Flour Barn Baker Saturday morning breakfast at The Flour Barn Bakery, what could be better?! Our special Peach Cobbler Rolls are still here for a limited time, as well as our delicious Summer Berry Cheesecake Bars😍 Full case list below…

To get the full Flour Barn experience, grab a Blackberry White Chocolate Latte and a pack of Jumbo Cinnamon rolls while you take in the country air🥰  We recommend preordering Peach Cobbler rolls, Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls and Focaccia Breakfast Sandwiches!

To preorder:

https://the-flour-barn.square.site

Tomorrows case:
- Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls
- Peach Cobbler Rolls
- Honey Buns
- Key Lime Pie Bars
- Strawberry Cream Croissants 
- Various Danish
- Ham and Cheese Croissants
- Cosmic Jumbo Brownies 
- Ham and Cheddar Quiche
- Maple Sausage Breakfast Sandwich
- Focaccia Bacon Breakfast Sandwich 
- Summer Berry Cheesecake Bars
- Sourdough Loaves
- Oatmeal Cream Pies
- Lemon Blueberry Scones
- Cold Brew
- Various Lattes 
- Chai Latte
- Hemisphere Coffee
Open today 8-1! Get a delicious coffee and a break Open today 8-1! Get a delicious coffee and a breakfast sandwich! Or some Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls and Sourdough bread. Ordering will be inside due to weather. See you soon☺️
Our Sweet Corn Harvest Dinner Class was so fun and Our Sweet Corn Harvest Dinner Class was so fun and delicious. Together we learned to make several dishes using farm fresh sweet corn, and then we sat down and enjoyed the delicious meal together💕

To sign up for our next Harvest Series class:

https://the-flour-barn.square.site/shop/class/9?page=1&limit=30&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc
A delicious Sweet Corn Harvest Dinner Class💕 We A delicious Sweet Corn Harvest Dinner Class💕 We learned how to make so many amazing sweet corn recipes and then sat done and enjoyed each of them with some freshly baked sourdough😍 Still spots left in Augusts class!

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