Cakes and pastries. Whether home-made or bought from a store or bakery, forms of these sweet treats can be found in cultures across the globe – it seems that the soft spot we have for them is universal. You are not alone however if you have ever wondered what the difference is exactly between cakes…
When you think of baking, you often assume that you need a stand mixer for whatever product you’re creating. Sometimes this is true, sometimes it’s not. Having a stand mixer is invaluable when it comes to baking, and it makes the process a whole lot easier: it mixes ingredients quickly, efficiently, and thoroughly. A stand…
Have a birthday coming up? No time to stick a cake in the oven? No oven to bake the cake in? No problem. There are many alternatives for making cakes without an oven. These include ways in which to bake a normal cake using other methods, as well as making a cake out of different…
So you’ve decided to make your family a delicious summer fruit tart or take advantage of the fall harvest by baking a sweet pumpkin pie. However, there’s just one snag: the recipe calls for blind baking the crust and the addition of pie weights, and that’s not something you keep hanging around your kitchen. But…
If crisp cookies are your thing, it can be frustrating to know that shortly after making them, that yummy crispiness will fade away into softness, which is not everyone’s cup of tea. In my experience, this usually happens the day or two after making fresh cookies. I don’t mind softness, especially when it comes to…
Nothing feels quite as indulgent as biting into the soft, rich, and chocolaty texture of a classic brownie. The gooey center and crisp outer layer create a match made in heaven for dessert lovers. You can fill them with peanut butter, chocolate chips, caramel, and plenty of other delicious fillings. But to get that perfect bake…
One of the great things about baking real bread at home is that it requires so few ingredients – flour, water, salt and leaven. That’s it! The addition of baker’s yeast is the most common way to leaven a loaf of bread, with the loaf being made to rise through the power of fermentation. Soda bread,…
Baking cakes blend both science and artistry into one delicious mesh. You can use it to express your creativity but must also pay attention to how baking works—like how each ingredient functions to make the most savory treat. By understanding the science behind these ingredients, you can make cakes that are both creative and lusciously…
Have you ever wondered if there’s a difference between baking sheets and cookie sheets? Most people assume they’re the same thing, so you might be surprised to find out that that’s not entirely true. Although they’re similar in many ways, there is a subtle difference that sets them apart. By the end of this article,…
In our last recipe post, we showed you how to make delicious mac and cheese that the whole family can enjoy. In this post, we’re going to show you how to make a tasty dessert that falls into the category of quick breads to go with it. First, let’s take a look at a short…