Do you need baking powder in a recipe but only have cornstarch in your pantry? I know they look and feel the same, and it’s tempting to simply put it in and go on to the next stage. Nevertheless, even though baking powder includes cornstarch, it cannot be used in lieu of cornstarch and vice […]
What Role Does Butter Have in Baking?
As much as I strive to keep my ingredient costs as low as possible, butter is one item I know I can never save on in baking. Butter provides flavor, smoothness, and moisture to baked goods. It also aids in the rising and preservation of baked products. A quality stick of butter may make all […]
What Is the Meaning of Blind Baking?
First and foremost, good news! It is not necessary to be blind to bake blind. Duh. You’d think knowing this would make blind baking less daunting, but it doesn’t. I know far too many folks who have abandoned particular pie recipes as soon as they realize they must be blind baked. I was one of […]
Thawing Cool Whip
Did you know that Cool Whip was created to help people save time? Isn’t it a little counterintuitive? Because it is sold frozen and must be thawed before usage. It’s happened to me a few times: I need cold whip for a dessert and all I have is a hard frozen block. The aggravation was […]
My Top 5 Rolling Pin Replacements
When you need to prepare pastry or roll out dough but don’t know where your rolling pin is, it may be a big pain in the neck. Literally! I mean, who has room in the kitchen for such oddly shaped heavy instruments anymore? Rolling pins, on the other hand, are one of those items that […]
Does Apple Butter Go Bad and How Long Does It Last?
One of my all-time favorite things to prepare throughout the autumn and holiday seasons is apple butter. This delectable, delicately spiced delicacy shouts autumn and comfort, and it’s a present that no one can refuse. That being said, not everyone will be sipping apple butter all year. Since a little of this baby goes a […]
Baking vs Cooking: What’s The Difference?
Cooking and baking are two processes that may be used in the process of preparing meals. Even though the two may have the same goal in mind, which is to create tasty food, there are significant differences between them. These differences include the types of food that are produced, the appliances, tools, and equipment that […]
Is Baking Powder Bad for You?
Baking calls for the employment of a variety of chemical leavening agents, the most common of which being baking powder. The chemical is fully safe for human consumption when it is used in concentrations that are considered to be low. It is possible to consume an excessive amount of baking powder, which might result in […]
Can You Eat Fondant? (Why and Why Not?)
These days, I find myself watching baking programs a bit too often, and I’m constantly in awe of the beautiful patterns they produce with fondant that you might very well call art. When I was younger, I used to be able to make it through an entire season of a show without becoming bored. And […]
Is Baking Soda an Acid or Base?
Due to its pH value of 9, baking soda is considered to be a basic. A base is defined as any material that has a pH level that is greater than 7 (neutral). My name is Shea, and for as long as anybody can remember, I’ve had a passion for baking. Well, that’s not really […]