By: Sobi Mohan
All humans have a guilty pleasure for satisfying things. Whether it be for crunching leaves or slime, satisfaction is a great feeling to feel. Luckily, baking offers this satisfaction. Baking is referred to as satisfying because you are able to control everything that takes place. We control the quantity of the ingredients used. 1 egg, ¼ tsp of salt and 3 cups of flour are a few examples of many ingredients needed to create baked goods.This control that we have when baking makes the end product very satisfying. It is amazing to see a bunch of ingredients like eggs, flour and sugar turn into beautiful cookies or cupcakes. The delicious treats made are definitely worth the time and effort put into them.
Another reason why baking is very satisfying is because it is an act of self-care. You don’t need to make yourself chocolate cupcakes but you choose to. The time devoted to making these treats pays off in the end because it is for you. You are the one that is going to enjoy these treats after they are baked. A simple act like this can make yourself happy.. Self-care is the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one’s mental health. Baking is a perfect example of that!
Everyone’s favorite part about baking is decorating! Decorating is a great way to use creativity to make your baked treats look amazing. The satisfaction of icing a cupcake is incomparable. Just take a look at the gif above to see how fulfilling icing a cupcake is. Sprinkles and edible glitter are also used to decorate cakes and cupcakes. All your creativity pays off when the baked treats are all done. The end-product is a combination of your hard work and creativity. What else do you need to be proud of? The satisfaction of your baked treats is definitely a feeling that is desirable.
Who could forget the smell of baked goods? When cookies are baking, they produce this delicious smell. The aroma fills the entire house! The end-product of baked treats is not the only thing to look forward to when baking, this smell itself is heavenly! The satisfaction this smell gives you is worth it. Baking really is one of the greatest things in the world!
The sense of control, self care, creativity expressed and smell of baked goods is why baking is so satisfying. If you haven’t baked in a while, this is your sign. Take advantage of this quarantine and create some baked goods!