Baking Essentials
Tips and tricks for baking success
Scaling-Adjusting Your Recipe to Fit Your Pans
Scaling means to measure out the ingredients of a recipe for the quantity you need. You can scale a recipe by doubling or halving the ingredients to adjust for the number of servings you will need. In Baking, if the recipe calls for a 9 inch round pan and all you have is a 10 …
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I love this holiday so much, and I think it is because the foods served are so down to earth and delicious. Not to mention that I am especially thankful for so much. I will be baking MY pies on Tuesday, November 26th from 3-4 PM, and will be streaming live on …
Baking: How To Lighten Things Up
We all love baked goods, and when they are homemade they are that much more special. Homemade implies that someone cared enough to make them for us. There are times when we may wish to lighten up our homemade baked goods. Learn how to substitute key ingredients with healthier options to create a baked good …
Baking Radio Episode #45: Plating Your Desserts
A slice of chocolate cake or a fruit tart on a plate looks nice, not very exciting, but nice. Learn some easy ways to elevate your desserts to a new level using powdered sugar, cocoa powder, dessert sauces and toothpicks. Picture the dessert plate as your canvas and you are the artist. Listen to Chef …
Baking Radio Episode #41: Baking with Kids
Baking with kids can certainly be a challenge, but it can, also, be very rewarding and create some wonderful memories between you and your child. Chef Gail has been teaching children to bake for over 18 years. She shares her knowledge and tips on how to know when your child is ready to create some …
Baking Radio Podcast Episode #30: All About Chemical Leaveners For Bakers
Chemical leaveners are ingredients that are typically used in quick breads, cakes, cookies and even certain candies. These leaveners include: baking powder and baking soda. Combined with certain wet and dry ingredients in the recipe, these chemical leaveners help the baked good to rise. Learn the difference between baking powder and baking soda and a …
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