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 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 ...

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...

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...

Beautiful pattern on your homemade breads

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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