It is always nice to be able to make food in advance, making mealtimes faster and easier. However, pizza is definitely one of those foods that tastes best when it is hot out of the oven. So how can you prepare pizza ahead of time while still making it taste super fresh? Just make the dough in advance! There are …
6 Delicious Things to Do With Leftover Cookies or Cookie Dough
Did you make a big batch of cookies and now you have leftovers? Well consider yourself lucky! Not many people have leftover cookies and there is so much you can do with them. Having leftover cookies is a blessing and they will definitely not go to waste. Try one of these awesome ideas to use them in a creative and …
10 Useful Tips for Baking in High Humidity
Just when you think you’ve perfected your favorite baking recipes, along comes a rainy, humid day. Or maybe you live where high humidity is the natural environment. Moisture in the air from the high humidity can change completely the outcome of any recipe. Muffins may be flat and under baked and that Devil’s Chocolate Cake that’s your signature recipe may …
3 Best Ways to Store Banana Bread (To Keep It Fresh as Long as Possible)
Your banana bread just came out of the oven, it is warm, delicious and every bite makes you wish it would stay that good forever. While you could probably eat the entire loaf, that might not be the best idea! So how should you store banana bread? Here are a few tips and tricks that you need to know in …
How to Bake Cake Evenly (And What to Do When It’s Too Late)
Baking a cake is easier than ever today. There are a host of cake mixes you can purchase that feature every type and flavor you can think of. It only takes a couple of eggs, some oil, and some water and you will be on your way to baking a delicious cake. There are people who still love to bake …
Can You Bake Cookies on Aluminum Foil? (What to Expect)
Baking is a daily event in my home and one of the things I bake most often is cookies. Chewy and gooey or light and crisp. Chocolate chip, peanut butter, gingersnaps, or oatmeal raisin. Round cookies or bar cookies. All are favorites in my home. Over the years I’ve come up with creative ways to bake cookies and one of …
How Do I Cool a Cake Overnight?
In my husband’s family, my sister-in-law and I are the dessert makers. Be it pies or cheesecakes or cakes, we are the ones that get down and dirty with those delicious sweet treats. Usually we get together for a birthday or a holiday on Saturdays around lunch. It is always a great time, but the fact that we get together …
What Happens if You Over Knead Dough? (And What to Do About It)
Making a dough can be a big challenge. It can’t be too soft or the bread won’t hold it’s shape. It also can’t be too firm or you will be stuck with a few other bread issues. So what exactly does happen if you over knead bread dough? Let’s find out! Why Knead Bread Dough? Before taking a look at …