Mini bakers join the fun at Burger Muffins workshop

November 07, 2025 / 4:54 PM

Sharjah 24: Laughter and the sweet aroma of freshly baked muffins filled the air at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025), as young participants rolled up their sleeves for the “Burger Muffins” workshop, transforming ordinary baked goods into creative, burger-shaped treats.

Hands-on creativity and sweet fun

“The idea is to let children have a great time making their own burger muffins, mixing the fun of baking with the excitement of building burgers,” said Amal Sabrawi, the workshop instructor. Children layered cheese, veggies, and toppings inside fluffy muffins, creating mini edible masterpieces while enjoying hands-on learning and imaginative play.

Step-by-step culinary adventure

Using simple ingredients like vanilla and chocolate muffins, sugar dough, and colorful buttercream, participants followed instructions to assemble their sweet “burgers.” Chocolate muffins were shaped into patties, sugar dough became cheese slices, and buttercream represented lettuce and tomato, adding both color and texture to their creations.

Young participants share their joy

Vaibhav Raj described the workshop as “the most fun experience I’ve ever had with muffins,” while Mufaddal Mohammed enjoyed “repurposing frosting as ketchup and lettuce,” and Mathew Sleeby loved showing his realistic creation to his parents, who almost tried to eat it like a burger.

Sharjah International Book Fair 2025 highlights

Running until 16 November, SIBF 2025 is organized by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) under the theme ‘Between You and a Book’. The 12-day event offers more than 300 cultural events, 750+ workshops in Arabic and English, and 85 stage performances from 12 countries, providing visitors with diverse opportunities for learning and creativity.