When you’re baking a cake, many things could go wrong. Your batter might be too thick, or it might be too thin; your eggs might be too old, or they might be too young. Countless factors could make your cake fail to cook properly. But don’t worry — even if your cake looks like it’s …
There comes a time during a cookbook author’s life where they ask themselves “Why is my dough always undercooked or burnt?”. This happens because baking is an art form that requires patience and practice. Baking is often thought of as a simple task yet the science behind it is complex. The difference between success and …
Have you ever tried baking bread but found that it never rises properly? If so, you might want to try this simple trick. Sourdough Bread making has been around since ancient times. In fact, it was the first food that humans ate. Bread is made using yeast, flour, water, salt, and other ingredients. Yeast is …
Sourdough bread has become very trendy lately. Everyone seems to love its unique taste and texture. If you want to try your hand at baking sourdough, then you should definitely give it a go. The only problem is that some people don’t get the hang of it. They might even fail miserably. Sourdough is a …
Have you ever tried kneading dough before? If yes, then you probably remember the frustration of having a lumpy or sticky ball of dough. This happens because the gluten strands inside the flour absorb water from the air, causing the dough to become elastic. The problem is that the gluten strands also trap air bubbles, …
Have you tried baking something from scratch before? It seems simple enough, but then you get to add salt or sugar—and suddenly, things aren’t turning out quite the way you expected. And why should they? Baking requires precise measurements of ingredients and temperature control to ensure success. When I was growing up, my mom taught …
