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baking tips

My best baking tips, from techniques to product recommendations and more!

The Creaming Method in Baking

A Baker’s Guide to Sheet Pans

Half and Half Substitutes

How to Make Superfine Sugar

How to Choose Baking Pans

How to Zest and Juice Lemons

How to Test Baking Powder and Baking Soda for Freshness

Tips for Organizing Baking Supplies

Egg Substitutes in Baking

A Baker’s Guide to Wheat Flours

Tips for Baking Brownies from Scratch

How to Soften Butter

How to Make Self-Rising Flour

Buttermilk Substitutes in Baking

How to Soften Brown Sugar

Tips for Baking Muffins

How to Keep Chocolate Chips from Sinking

Bundt Cake Baking Tips

How to Convert Muffins to Bread (and Bread to Muffins)

The Muffin Method

10 Crave-Worthy Cheesecake Bars

Why Every Baker Needs Wire Cooling Racks

Common Cookie Problems and How to Prevent Them

Fall Spice Blend