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Posted: 2020-03-13T09:45:26Z | Updated: 2020-03-13T09:45:26Z

The coronavirus is affecting many aspects of our everyday lives, but one area it shouldnt impact is your home kitchen.

Researchers are still learning the specifics of how COVID-19 is transmitted, but we do know that the disease can spread through droplets that are released from the nose or mouth when someone coughs, sneezes or exhales as of now, theres no evidence of COVID-19 transmission through food .

If you stock up on the right foods and the right amount of groceries , a self-quarantine doesnt have to leave you hungry. In fact, if youre healthy, it can be a chance to finally spend a few extra hours in the kitchen and master some baking recipes that you havent had the time to tackle. After all, now youve got plenty of time to binge-watch The Great British Bakeoff and find some inspiration.

Moreover, its been proved that baking can bring a host of psychological benefits , one of which is stress relief. The stress many of us are feeling right now is related to a host of mental and physical problems , and finding ways to cope with that stress is important for leading a healthy life. Baking can help with that.

Not sure what to make? Look in your pantry if you have flour, sugar, baking soda and baking powder, youre on the right path. Your refrigerator should already be stocked with butter, eggs and milk, the fundamentals for so many baked goods.

Now just peruse the 25 most-liked baking recipes from HuffPost Tastes Instagram account and bake away all your feelings. Take care!

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Swirled Cinnamon Sugar Croissant Loaf
Half Baked Harvest
24
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Coffee Cake
Sally's Baking Addiction
23
Cream Cheese-Filled Pumpkin Bread
Averie Cooks
22
Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread Muffins
Half Baked Harvest
21
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Completely Delicious
20
Giant Strawberries n Cream Pop Tart
Half Baked Harvest
19
Quadruple Chocolate Pudding Cookies
Averie Cooks
18
Cream Cheese Swirled Pumpkin Bread With Salted Maple Butter
Half Baked Harvest
17
One-Bowl Chocolate Chunk Chai Banana Muffins
Half Baked Harvest
16
Death By Chocolate No-Bake Cheesecake Bars
Averie Cooks
14
Banana Pudding Bundt Cake
Oh Sweet Basil
13
11
Berry Crumble Picnic Cake
My Kitchen Little
10
Salted Honeycrisp Fritters
How Sweet Eats
9
Chocolate Covered Brown Butter Krispie Treats
Half Baked Harvest
8
Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies
Handle The Heat
7
The Best Banana Cake
Oh Sweet Basil
6
Salted Caramel Pretzel Snickerdoodles
Half Baked Harvest
5
4
Overnight Cinnamon Roll Bread With Chai Frosting
Half Baked Harvest
3
Coconut Eton Mess Cake With Whipped Ricotta Cream
Half Baked Harvest
2
Lemon Coconut Naked Cake With Whipped Vanilla Buttercream
Half Baked Harvest
1
Tres Leches Confetti Cake
How Sweet Eats

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