Come celebrate the 125th anniversary of one of America's favorite kitchen ingredients -- Gold Medal Flour, the award-winning flour that's been a kitchen staple for generations. In Baking for Today, Gold Medal Flour and Betty Crocker come together to create an irresistible collection of classic and contemporary recipes that are perfect for you and your family's busy schedule. Turn your kitchen into "temptation central" and treat your family to homemade goodness by baking from scratch. Whether you're a seasoned scratch baker who learned the basics by your grandmother's side or you're ready to stir up your first batch of snickerdoodles, you'll be baking with confidence in no time. Even a beginning cook can make a blue-ribbon pie with just a little practice. A complete chapter on baking with kids makes it easy to get little ones involved and make kitchen memories everyone will treasure. Why not get them started with a cute Pup-Tent Pie (Hot Dog Dinner) or some Paintbrush Cookies for dessert? As for breakfast and lunch, tasty choices like Wonderful Waffles and Pizza Stampede are sure to keep the family fun going all day long. Every recipe comes with a "Baking for Today" tip -- ingredient substitutions, serving ideas or ways to cut baking time -- to ensure great results. Classic recipes also share age-old baking secrets and lore, including the history of Gold Medal Flour. Measuring tips, information on different types of flour and other how-to's help you unlock the "flour power" of your most versatile pantry staple. If you think you don't have time to bake, think again. From a fast batch of cookies for snacking to an easy take-along dish for a potluck supper, Betty Crocker Baking for Today is packed with recipes that are just right for you and your busy schedule. There's also plenty of inspiration for weekends or other times when you can relax and unwind by baking something special. - Publisher.