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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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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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My make-shift attempt at making a bunny failed me, but I think I baked a fat cat instead? 

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Bored Panda contacted Beth Coombes, a professional pastry chef and the owner of bespoke bakery Pili Pala Cakehouse, who told us about everything you need to know to bake in quarantine like a pro.

Beth suggests always reading your recipe in full before just going for it. “Baking is such a science and things must be done in the correct order to achieve the end result you want,” she explained. Plus, always weigh your ingredients before starting so you can concentrate on the method while making it.
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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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“Ummm....are the cinnamon buns supposed to try and escape from the pan?

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The pastry chef named a couple of beginner’s mistakes that are best to avoid. One of the most common ones is setting the oven to the right temperature. “Cakes cook on so many different temperatures to get different results, so don’t think 'ah, this temp will do,' as it might not work, and you’ll learn that the hard way.”

Another common mistake that anyone who is new to baking could make is simply not knowing the technique. “For example, 'beating' or 'folding' techniques. If you’re not sure what a word means, give it a little google first and you’ll be good to go.”
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can use them in a barbecue now!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Black is the only color you can smell (says the baker)

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its 00:30 not 03:00 that you should set the timer for... what an extra zero does

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh honey, just don't leave them in the oven for too long, I just usually (since I'm a nervous wreck) never leave the kitchen before baking/cooking is done. I get paranoid

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

maybe not...cookies are tricky, and starting at lower baking times are better; you can check if they're done by inserting a toothpick; if it's still gooey, add a couple minutes, but stay close.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This stuff honedtly looks like when I try to bake. Thats why God made Sweet Street...

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They look like ancient coins dug up from someone's garden.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Santa would be pleased you helped him baked these for those bad kids that didn't watch out for goodness sake! Lmao

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mam used to say “ when there brown there done, when there black there buggered )...😂😂😂😜🤪😀🤣

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As my mother used to say, many years ago, "When it's brown, it's done; when it's black, it's buggered."

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now you just drop that in the bbq add a bit of lighter fluid and cook your burgers

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seems a little...crispy. Well, I suppose if thats how people like them...

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think I've ever seen any thing that perfectly burnt lol😭

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Clearly this batch doesn't look like it, but try again it's not that difficult...

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Should help if anyone gets alcohol poisoning over the holidays

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So are they licorice cookies ???? Or interesting colored chocolate somethings??? ;-)

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I did this when I fell asleep baking once.... that's all it took for me to be banned from baking

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And that, my people, is a more expensive way of making activated charcoal!

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Reminds me of old SpongeBob episode when Mr krabs cooked at Krusty Krab and the food turned burnt even the soda

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just throw at people if you see any outside your window, then they might learn to stay home!

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If you can decide on a recipe to try out when in quarantine, Beth has shared her super-easy salted caramel brownies recipe with all the Pandas out there. The ingredients you’ll need are: 170g dark chocolate, 170g unsalted butter, 3 eggs, 225g caster sugar, 50g cocoa, 50g plain flour, ½ tsp sea salt, 100g salted caramel.

“Preheat your oven to 150℃ and line a 11”/8” tin. First, melt the chocolate and butter together and leave to cool for a couple of minutes. Then, whisk your eggs and sugar together until combined before adding your chocolatey butter mixture. Continue to gently whisk until it all comes together, then add your cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Fold this together, to make sure it’s all smooth and combined—it will be super-thick and shiny.”

“Lastly, add half of your salted caramel to the brownie, fold, and combine. Pour this in the tin, then drizzle and swirl the other half through the brownie. Give it a couple of taps on the table to level it out and bake it in the oven for 20-25 minutes.” 

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“Once ready, it should still be a little wobbly in the center, but crusted and set around the edges. You must leave this to cool for a few hours before cutting into squares and indulging—trust me, it will totally be worth it!” Bon appetit!
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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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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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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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A bit too much of baking soda

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Sweet f’n dreams people!!

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I think I made the peanut butter cookies a bit too big.

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He’s baaaaaa-ck! 3. Oh no!! 4. Sleepy sheepy

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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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We tried a new Recipe today... OJ Easter Cupcakes 

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Before and after quarantine poor bunnies

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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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