Make friends with your oven: Easy baking recipes for beginners

Baking is very much a fad now. Baking ovens, that has adorned Christian households in Kerala, were a pride of kitchens for long. For decades, they held the reputation of being a colonial reminiscence. But changing times have given a reincarnation to that baking culture, thanks to the young generation's new-found love.

Easy to handle and portable ovens replaced the built-in versions and the process became more hassle-free. Baking is not just about making hot bread or cakes, but going for something as simple as chocolate brownies, which is no less a favourite. They will help you to pull out the most beautiful desserts, fluffiest cakes, crunchiest snacks and juiciest meat. And, the highlight is that the cooking process will be hands-free. Considering the busy schedules, it is a major advantage.

This summer vacation, Onmanorama brings you five easy recipes to those who would like to try their hands in baking. Don't worry, it's a cakewalk, literally.

Chocolate brownies

There is no need to go for a fancy restaurant to have your favourite brownie sizzlers any more. They are easy to make at home and requires only a handful of ingredients. Trust us, they will leave your entire house smelling chocolaty.

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Meringue cookies

The meringue cookies are unimaginably tempting, and so crumbly crispy that they just melt in your mouth. They look like cream peaks. They are basically baked tartar cream peaks. You can play with colourings and shapes and make fun cookie box for your little ones this vacation time.

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Apple cake

The fondest of childhood memories are linked to baked goodies like bread and cakes. While apples are must-haves for children, the apple cake is all the more bewitching!

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Potato wedges

Are you expecting vegan friends at your barbecue party? Craving for some crunchy restaurant-style snacks? Looking forward to a lazy weekend dinner? Here comes your savior- oven-baked potato wedges. It takes a minimal effort to prepare the recipe, even little effort to do the cooking. If you do not own a baking oven, you can always fry them in a pan.

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Flan

Flan, or crème caramel is a custard pudding relished all around the world. The rich milk dish is cooked in a bain-marie, or what know as water-bath technique. It is then given the glazing finish with caramelized sugar. It can be served with fruits or ice cream.

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