Baking Tricks
Here are some of my tried-and-true recipes. Each is a delicious addition to your baking arsenal and is sure to delight your family and friends. An added bonus is that you can utilize many of the kitchen tools found in your baking kits! Enjoy!
How to work with sticky dough
Thu, Oct 24, 24
This biscotti dough is quite sticky and tacky. If you are having trouble forming it into logs, simply place the dough in a floured bowl and refrige...
How to mixing dry & wet Ingredients
Thu, Oct 24, 24
Did you know that alternating between dry and wet ingredients while mixing batter is better than mixing everything in at once? Adding the liquid in...
Hey Baker! Have you ever used a wooden dowel in the kitchen?
Thu, Oct 24, 24
The Mini Fruit Tart baking kit features a small wooden dowel to assist you in forming your dough perfectly to the mini tart pans (also included in ...
How to get an even bake on your star bread
Mon, Aug 05, 24
Here's a pro tip on how to get an even bake on your star bread. Simply fold a piece of tin foil into a triangle and cut off the tip. Place it over ...
How to make smooth and velvety caramel sauce
Sat, Aug 03, 24
Here's some pro tips on how to make smooth and velvety caramel sauce. First, only stir your sugar when you place it in the pan. When your sugar mix...
Want perfectly sealed pies?
Thu, Aug 01, 24
Do you want perfectly sealed pies? Use a fork to press the top layer of pie dough into the bottom layer of pie dough, creating a traditional patter...
Beautiful pattern on your homemade breads
Sun, Jul 28, 24
Creating a beautiful pattern on your homemade bread is easier than you think. Use a plate and a pastry cutter to cut the rolled out dough into a p...
Want perfect pie crust?
Thu, Jul 25, 24
Want perfect pie crust? Use a food processor to easily and quickly blend all of your ingredients. Your butter should be cold and you should only pu...
How to perfectly zest a lemon?
Sat, Jul 20, 24
Here's a pro tip on how to perfectly zest a lemon. My tool of choice is a microplane grater. Use the sharp side of the microplane grater. Gently ru...
In a pinch, recipe calls for brown sugar, but none in the pantry?
Fri, Jul 19, 24
In a pinch, recipe calls for brown sugar, but none in the pantry? Not a problem. Substitute one cup of sugar with one tablespoon of unsulfured mol...
Pro tips to ensure perfectly baked cupcakes
Wed, Jul 17, 24
Here's a couple pro tips to ensure perfectly baked cupcakes. First, before removing from the oven, take a toothpick and insert in the center of eac...
Recipe calls for brown sugar
Fri, Jul 12, 24
In a pinch, recipe calls for brown sugar, but none in the pantry? Not a problem. Substitute one cup of sugar with one tablespoon of unsulfured mola...
Want to bake perfectly shaped sugar cookies?
Mon, Jul 01, 24
In a pinch? Want to bake perfectly shaped sugar cookies but every time you transfer them to that baking sheet they get misshapen? Not a problem. Si...
Are you like me and you get a little too ambitious when you visit the farmer's market?
Fri, Jun 28, 24
in a pinch. Are you like me and you get a little too ambitious when you visit the farmer's market? Not to worry, freeze excess fruit for future use...
Need to separate eggs for a bake?
Tue, Jun 25, 24
Here's a pro tip. Need to separate eggs for a bake? All you need is your hands and a couple bowls. Take your eggs directly out of the fridge. Make ...
Crystalized Ginger Substitutes
Fri, Jun 21, 24
In a pinch. Recipe calls for crystallized ginger, but you can't find it in your local grocery store? Not a problem. Substitute one teaspoon of gro...
How to perfectly slice peaches
Thu, Jun 13, 24
Here's a pro trick on how to perfectly slice peaches. Use a paring knife to cut through the flesh of the peach until you hit the center, or pit, an...
