Celebrate with us: World Baking Day

Julia Canella | Inspiration | 14 May 2026

When it comes to scrumptious baked treats, we'll find just about any excuse to celebrate #WorldBakingDay (Sunday 17th May).

As we honour this annual salute to baking – which encourages people worldwide to bake, share, and enjoy homemade treats – we share musings and tips from some of our Linen House home bakers on how they approach their baking rituals.

The sweet treats thread

Jacinta | graphic designer: "Making a cheeky sweet treat is a must at some point in my week. It's my feel-good, treat-yourself ritual as we approach the depths of winter. The mid-week pub sesh swaps for nights in with a fluffy robe, an electric blanket cranked to the hilts, and tiramisù piled high in my fave martini glass. It's the highlight of my week."

Belinda, product manager: "Weekend cooking and baking is my must to get on top of the week ahead for work, school and every other activity. I turn up the tunes, whack on my trusty apron and oven gloves, and create all those sweet-smelling, comforting meals I love to create, so we're fed – and well!"

Julia, copywriter: "Baking cakes, biscuits, galettes and absolutely anything else in my kitchen is without fail, best accompanied with a powerful, vibey Spotify playlist to keep me focused against potential baking disasters, along with a glass of wine or pot of strong coffee. Sometimes, baking utensils and patience help too."

Tanis, ecomm coordinator: "Baking evokes fond memories of my mother, who starts Christmas baking months in advance. These days, it’s my unwind and switch-off go-to: following a recipe, slowing down, and not having to think too hard about anything else. After a lifetime of discovering and fine-tuning recipes, I’ve learnt you cannot go past a trusty tea towel: part pot holder, part oven glove, part spill cleaner: an all-round lifesaver wrapped-up in one."

Georgie, textile designer: "My must-haves for baking: relaxing tunes, a mug of hot coffee, and my favourite apron. Baked goods are best shared hot from the oven, snuggled on the couch, in my flannelette pyjamas."

How to celebrate World Baking Day

Bake – of course! Challenge yourself with something new, or go to your old-school favourites.

Share your baked treats with loved ones. It's a promise: we won't tell if you indulge all to yourself.

View or share hashtag #WorldBakingDay. Get inspired, and go on, showcase your own baking!

Update your baking accessories with cute new kitchen things. Aprons, tea towels, oven gloves, you name it.

Love a cookie, or three?

Celebrate World Baking Day with us, and try this heavenly choc-chip recipe to share with loved ones here!

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