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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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Just don’t ask...

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

Diagnosis: This loaf wasn't allowed to rise long enough before being placed in the oven. With the heat, it continued to rise/expand, but after a short time the outermost layer of dough had already baked and hardened up, so the whole loaf couldn't rise evenly (as it would normally do). It found a weak spot and burst through.

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

Needed a few knife cuts on top and all that would have gone upwards. Amateur Baker here, I've made plenty of fellatio shaped breads myself.

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

How does that even happen? Was there a big blob of baking powder in that one spot, or what??

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

It was still alive when it went into the oven and died trying to escape.

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

it was still alive when it went into the oven and died trying to escape

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

Oven too hot if you have an alien escape...oven too low if you have a sag in the pan

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

The Baker apparently forgot to add the Viagra or Cialis to the recipe...

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

I personally don't need other pictures. That's not beatable!

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

Reminds me of the start of that I Love Lucy episode with the baked bread that pushed out of the oven and pinned her to the wall!! LOL!!!

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

Ummm, why don’t you put some hair on it and we’ll take turns deciding what it looks like. snaps “YES, I’m that damn bored!”

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

That could look like different things to different people...me, I'm not saying anything just laughinh

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

Reminds me of who onto vote for in the next election...nah...I think I’m being too generous...

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

I've been baking bread for years and have no idea how this could have happened.

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

It's hard to believe this was an accident, the dough would probably have overflowed in other areas

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

That is why you all require Practice so when you are perfect try again Mistakes are stepping stones to success

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

You know you're supposed to kill your food BEFORE you cook it, right?

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

I don't like it. Its disturbing. Bad Baker, don't do that again. Please.

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

    "Its a its aaah rocket ship.yeah a rocketship. " "Death to Smoochie" a great adult humor Robin Williams movie

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

    Cut them up post bake when they’re still a little soft. Or if they’re a little hard crumble them up into large chunks and sprinkle on ice cream. Nom.

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

    Thinks first picture was the after, looks at second picture, what the hell!!!!

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

    Or make a sourdough starter. You won't get your pizza for a week, but it'll be awesome.

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

    That's how everyone looks after years of smoking carrots. It catches up with you.

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

    Lesson 1. Make your own pie crust. Lesson 2. Pastry formula: half fat to flour. EG. 8 oz flour 4 oz fat. Lesson 3. Use butter, freeze it, grate it into the flour, cut together with a butter knife, add COLD water( 1/4 to 1/2 a cup) gradually, stirring gently until dough comes together, leave in fridge for 30 mins before rolling out (this lets the gluten in the flour relax and stops the pastry being tough) Enjoy

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

    This are the kind of pictures that you just keep laughing at even though you can’t figure out what exactly is so funny about them.

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

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

    Looks like they had a fight with gravity, and lost ;)

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

    The first thing that came into my mind was Nibbler when he poops dark matter ;)

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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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    My attempt at a blueberry muffin ring.

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

    Too much moisture which was why they flattened out and you cooked them on too high a temperature.

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

    Lots of people not watching their bakes and cooking them on too high temperatures.

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    Meant to be lemon pound cake. Starting to look more like lemon soup

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    Baking fail lemon tea cake edition. RIP.

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