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Archives: Baking Tips

Why does yeast dough need to rise?

Baking with whole grains

Soft vs. crispy biscuits

4 ways to prepare rolls in advance

How to use an ice water bath to cool custard

Measuring sticky liquids

How to separate eggs

How to melt chocolate in the microwave

How to laminate dough

Tips for baking perfect cookies every time

The best way to store ice cream and sorbets

What is the best store-bought puff pastry?

How to prep and store cake layers in advance

White chocolate vs. white baking chips vs. melting wafers

Baking with a cast iron skillet

How to brown butter

The difference between steel cut, old-fashioned, and instant oats

The best way to measure flour

Why use corn syrup in pecan pie?

The difference between light and dark brown sugar

How to use a double boiler to melt chocolate

How to Blind Bake Pie Crust

The best apples for baking

How to prevent a soggy bottom pie crust