Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned baker, sometimes you just have to go back to the basics. Check out these baking tips and tricks to get a good grasp on the Baking Basics, from beginner baking pointers to suggestions on how to bake in high humidity to the function of all of those ingredients. Learning the basics is always an important step towards baking perfection!
When you think of the most common ingredients that go into baked goods, you likely automatically think of sugar. Sugar is a very common ingredient in almost all baking recipes and it may even be hard to imagine baking without sugar. However, it definitely is possible to avoid using sugar, finding alternative ways to sweeten…
Craving for some creamy Cool Whip but it’s frozen solid? Don’t sweat it! I’ve got three simple ways to quickly thaw Cool Whip if you need it ASAP: leave it on the countertop, microwave it on low, or put it in a bowl of cold water. We’ll discuss these methods in more detail, so read…
Baking soda is a staple in just about every pantry. It is used in recipes because it can react with liquid ingredients and produce carbon dioxide. For this reason, it is considered a leavening agent; the carbon dioxide that is produced is what makes baked goods rise. If you try to use baking soda that…
Dairy free baking is great for many reasons but it can be a little tricky. Some dairy substitutes act differently than traditional dairy products do when baked. In order to get the perfect texture and taste in your dairy free baked goods, there are a few things you should learn! This article will help you…
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…
When you start baking more and more, you may want to start organizing your kitchen to suit your baking needs. This also means learning how to properly store all of your baking ingredients. You want everything to be kept in a place where it is safe, won’t go bad and is also accessible to your…
If you have ever wondered if you can use baking soda instead of baking powder, you are not alone. Many people have asked this question and it is a good one! After all, what is the difference between baking soda and baking powder anyway? Are they interchangeable? What function do the play in baking? All…
Candy melts are one of my all-time favorite creations in the world of candy and chocolate making. You can easily whip up tasty and colorful coats for all sorts of delicious treats, kicking the taste and presentation to a whole new level! But sometimes you start using your candy melts, only to find they’re too…
Baking with whole wheat flour has become quite popular in the past few years as people are becoming more and more health conscious. Opting to use whole wheat flour rather than white, bleached, all purpose flour will not only have a large nutritional impact on your baking but it will also change your baked goods…
One of the most important ingredients used in baking is flour. While many recipes call for all-purpose flour, there are a host of different types of flour that are used specifically for certain kinds of baked items. Many of these kinds of flours you are probably already familiar with, but there are some you might…