Category: Technique
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Fluffy Muffin Expert Tips: The Secret to Bakery-Style Muffins at Home
Muffins should be fluffy, not heavy! But getting the perfect texture isn’t just about ingredients—it’s about technique! I’ve made countless batches and I’m here to give you all my fluffy muffin expert tips. Get ready to bake muffins that are soft, airy, and absolutely irresistible! If you’ve ever bitten into a bakery muffin and wondered,…
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The Role of Flour in Baking & How to Choose the Right One
Every aspiring baker needs to understand the role of flour in baking. Not all flours are the same, and knowing their differences is important for really making amazing baked goods. I think choosing the right flour can really take your baking to the next level. So let’s look at flour’s role in baking so you…
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How to Hold a Piping Bag: Useful Tips to Know
Learning how to hold a piping bag properly is super important for anyone who loves baking. Piping bags make decorating easier, neater, and more fun. They help you create perfect swirls, clean borders, and even delicate lettering. While working as a pastry chef, I used a piping bag often for decorating cupcakes, frosting layer cakes,…
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How to Quenelle Like a Pastry Chef: Step-by-Step Guide
You really should know how to quenelle! It’s an essential skill for aspiring pastry chefs, and it really adds that elegant touch to your desserts—like my individual sticky toffee puddings. A quenelle is a smooth, oval shape made by scooping slightly-softened ice cream, whipped cream, or even mashed potatoes! It’s a much more professional alternative…
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Water Bath Baking Essentials: Get Perfect Results Every Time
Curious about how to bake with a water bath? Discover how this technique helps create creamy, crack-free desserts every time! If you’ve never tried baking cakes with a water bath, I’m here to help. All it involves is placing your cake pan inside another larger pan of hot water while baking. And why? It’s so…
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Cake Stuck to Pan? Rescue Tips and Pan Prep Secrets
We’ve all been there. You bake a beautiful cake, only to find it stuck to the pan when it’s time to take it out. But don’t worry! Today, I’m here to help you rescue that cake. Plus, I’ll share some expert tips from my years as a baker on how to use cake pans properly. …
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Rolling Dough 101: Expert Tips and Tools You’ll Love
Rolling dough is an important skill in the kitchen. As a pastry chef, I’ve rolled thousands of doughs and picked up all the best tricks to get it just right every time. So if you want to roll dough like a pro, keep reading. I’ll share tips to help you get beautifully rolled dough every…
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Mastering Pretty Pie Crust Edges: Easy Tips for Beautiful Pies
I love making pies—they’re my favorite dessert. But pies can be a little intimidating—they need careful cutting, placing, and edging of the pie dough. That’s why I’ve written this post. I want to show you that getting those pretty pie crust edges is actually quite easy! All you need is a little patience and my…
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Baking Mixing Methods Explained: From Creaming to Kneading
Looking to improve your baking skills? Learn all about different baking mixing methods and how they impact your baked goods with my guide! Mixing ingredients the right way is crucial in baking. If you’ve ever ended up with chewy pancakes or a cake that didn’t rise, the problem might be in how you mixed them.…
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How to Blind Bake a Pie Crust
Learn how to blind bake a pie crust with our step-by-step guide. Make your pie look and taste amazing. After years of baking, I’ve perfected the method to blind-bake a pie crust. This technique involves baking the crust without a filling to ensure it stays crisp and doesn’t get soggy. My easy steps guarantee a…
