We’re all craving something sweet and soothing during the quarantine. So why not try out that banana bread recipe that's been hanging on your fridge for over two years now? I mean, the ten boxes of eggs, aka your coronapocalypse hoard, ain't gonna bake themselves.
The pans are flying in no time and the solo baking show is on. The timer goes off and there you have it—a doughy monstrosity and impressive baking fail. Bored Panda has collected the most unsuccessful attempts right down below that will hopefully spark your inner chef, because whatever you make… it can’t be that bad. Been there, baked that? Share your quarantine bake-off stories in the comments!
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My make-shift attempt at making a bunny failed me, but I think I baked a fat cat instead?
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You’re not the only one considering making banana bread. The global pandemic has turned many into avid home bakers. In fact, there are so many of them that suppliers have been forced to increase production.
Bloomberg reports that baking staples have become a sort-of luxury. Baking yeast sales were up 457% over last year for the week ending March 28. Flour was up 155%, butter up 73%, baking powder up 178%, and eggs up 48%.
Robert Harper, the president at Hopkinsville Milling Co., said the company is packing twice as much flour as usual. Harper commented: “It started to look like Thanksgiving and Christmas all rolled into one. People have time on their hands and are trying to save some money.”
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To a rookie's eye, baking looks easier said than done. But there are so many things you should know before shoving your pastries into the oven. First, if you consider yourself a beginner, it’s better to not underestimate the power of a recipe. Follow every step to a tee and be precise with measurements. Second, think of the ingredients and their quality. Remember, you get what you put in, so it’s better to opt for higher-quality, natural, and organic products. And third, check the dates on packaging. The rule that you can make a home-made pie from scratch is valid for aunties and grandmas only!
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A bit too much of baking soda
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Just don’t ask...
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So...this looked to be baking perfectly and happily in the oven...this was the surprise on the other side
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Sadly my challahday easter bunny didn't quite work out. Seems to have come down with some hip dysplasia, ear disconnection, and a touch of elephantiasis in the oven... I think the main culprits here were uneven working of the various strands, slight underproofing, and perhaps some rusty baking skills. Next time..
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I think I made the peanut butter cookies a bit too big.
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Baking fail. My macarons exploded and didn’t grow feet. I’m pretty sure it had to do with my almond flour. I made my own and I think it was too moist. I haven’t been able to find ready made almond flour but almonds are readily available. I’m gonna try again
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Epextecation vs reality
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This was my first attempt in making resurrection rolls. While it was a very good lesson for the kids, they didn’t turn out like they were supposed to
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“Ummm....are the cinnamon buns supposed to try and escape from the pan?
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Baking fail lemon tea cake edition. RIP.
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Sweet f’n dreams people!!
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He’s baaaaaa-ck! 3. Oh no!! 4. Sleepy sheepy
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Meant to be lemon pound cake. Starting to look more like lemon soup
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I tried to make pretzels and they went MUTANT
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i am normally a good baker. i found a recipe for egg custard pie. i told my husband 2 go 2 the store to get the ingredients (only 1 person per family is allowed in the store and i cannot be trusted because i come home with a whole bunch of junk food lol). 1 of the ingredients were pie crust, i told him the pie crust are in the refrigerated section near the eggs and where the cookie dough is. he came home with pie crust from the freezer in a pie plate already....i have never seen these in my life and the pie dish was not deep. this was the outcome of using pie crust i have never made before. apparently the egg custard somehow got under the pie crusts while baking, and that big bubble in the middle is the pie crust
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My attempt at a blueberry muffin ring.
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In my attempt at making pizza, i discovered my yeast had expired in 2010. And the supermarkets had ran out of yeast. Then I read about making yeast from dried fruit. I used dried longan and here is an interesting outcome. The dough was stretchy and after baking, I ended up with a very pleasant tasting crispy and slightly chewy sweetish flatbread. It went really well with crunchy peanut butter
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Before and after quarantine poor bunnies
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We tried a new Recipe today... OJ Easter Cupcakes
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