Baking Basics

Oatmeal cookies can sometimes seem like a bland excuse for a cookie. This is not the case. I love oatmeal cookies and this recipe won't dissapoint if you do too.

These cookies will have your friends asking for the recipe and every bake sale YOUR cookies will be the first ones gone!

This is a recipe for a delicious and simple pie dough. This recipe yields enough to cover the bottom of 1 pie (Like in a pumpkin or other 'open face' pie). If you wish to make a pie with crust on...

Fondant is an edible coating that adds a smooth, glossy appearance to cakes. It has a sugar base and is heated until it forms a pliable sheet. Fondant is often an integral part of the...

Baking cakes is a popular cooking activity that most every cook or homemaker does at some time or another. Most cake recipes, however, are designed to create large cakes equipped to feed a family...

Many home bakers use baking cups to line muffin pans; cups have largely replaced having to grease or grease and flour the pan. Baking cups come in various sizes and styles, such as small, medium,...

As a greater number of Americans come to realize the need to return to all natural foods and medicines, many are discovering foods they never knew existed. What are some of these foods? Are they...

I am going to exclusively walk YOU through the process I take when I personally make cupcakes for my friends, family and even my catering business. In order to proceed with this amazing recipe,...

This is a great way to get your thoughts and worries out of your mind for a while since you are concentrating on creating something. If for example you have a fight with a loved one instead of...

The delicacy of Chocolate dipped bacon has astounded many of us in the last year. It made it's debut in the last year, as a snack or dessert at famous restaurants and at weddings, etc. Fancy...

Electric ovens offer several advantages to baking, once you learn how to properly use them. When baking cakes in electric ovens, certain actions should be taken to ensure that your cake cooks...

Sanding sugar is a type of confectionery ingredient used in baking. It is sweet like other types of sugar, but coarser.

Recipes often specify the type of cake pan you need to use, but if your kitchen lacks one, you need to substitute another pan. Another pan substitution reason: wanting to change the shape of the...

Many people are confused when it comes to using all purpose flour and self rising flour. There is indeed a difference between the two and this article will help you to understand those differences.

Eating honey has many benefits for an adult but not for an infant. A child under the age of 12 months should never be fed honey, according to Alan Greene MD, FAAP, because it can result in infant...

This will teach you how to make and bake classic chocolate chip cookies.

How to bake classic delicious Peanut Butter Cookies at home.

A cake is a confection traditionally served at the end of a meal. Cakes can be simple items that are designed to be eaten immediately. A cake can also be a more elaborate structure designed to...

You have lots of batter to create delicious, moist cupcakes. However, you want each cupcake to be uniform in size so they bake evenly in the muffin pan. The best way to get a perfect amount into...

Buttermilk and cream are very different dairy products and perform different functions when baking. Buttermilk is generally low in fat, while cream is the the high-fat content that separates from...

Corn bread is a great addition to any holiday or family meal. This sweet and moist cornbread acts as a great side to any homestyle meal.

I love Papa Murphy's Pizza. but the one thing that would almost always happen when I put it in the oven was the what I call the pizza tumors those giant bubbles in the pizza that takes away from...

Decorating cakes and cupcakes with your own special designs is fun when baking. By making your own cake stencils, you can come up with designs and ideas on the fly without having to purchase...

The original version of the Nesco Roaster made its debut in the 1930s. Today, improved models can be found in kitchens across America. The Nesco Roaster is convenient for cooking; it can cook or...

Because it is so thin, angel hair pasta cooks very quickly. You can cook it in the traditional way, boiling it in a big pot, but if you're just making a few servings you can try this method, which...

The fact is pie crust is the common denominators of all pie. A delicious filling and a bad crust is a BAD pie. Why is it so hard to do with such few ingredients. It is probably the method. Follow...

If you've ever tried to frost a cake you know how frustrating it can be when you can't get the frosting smoothed out. It is very challenging, especially if you aren't using the right type of...

Cupcakes are one of the latest cooking crazes. These small cakes are just the right size to satisfy anyone's craving, and they are easy to make. Did you know that you can make cupcakes, but save...

Whether it's for applying frosting, filtering seeds into the ground or filling small jars using the funnel method, making a cone is cheaper and quicker than driving to the automotive store or...

White bread and wheat bread are both made from wheat flour. However, the flour used to make white bread has been heavily processed and bleached, whereas the flour used to make wheat bread is less...

Parchment paper is used to line baking sheets or hold in liquids in packets of oven-baked foods. It is lined with a coating of silicone or Quilon, which makes it moisture-resistant. Use of...

How to cook chicken??? There are many ways to cook chicken. no matter what way you cook it it is very tasty! You can BBQ the chicken, You can cook it in a crock pot or on a...

Bacon... MMMMM! For those of you that want to know how to cook bacon. There are a few ways to cook bacon very easy and safely. You can cook bacon on the stove in a frying pan. This can be a...

This sweet potato casserole is both simple to make and delicious to eat. I hope everyone who makes it agrees.

This one is so much fun, kids can join in too, and decorate any cake like it came from a bakery. Or, a pretend bakery. I had always admired the way roses were done in icing, whipped out on a...

Being able to show off an absolutely beautiful cake that looks as good as it tastes is an easier feat then you may think. Using fondant takes a lot of hands-on work that proves to be worth the...

This article will teach you how to make butter from whipping or heavy cream.

Many recipes require the use of mint powder. Of course, it is available at stores, but you can actually make it at home and save your money. Interestingly, it can be rewarding for those who grow...

Edible glitter adds color and sparkle to cakes, cookies and pastries. It is not a sugar, and therefore can be used on sugar-free products. Edible glitter is custom manufactured to meet specific...

These are so pretty and creative for parties and any time! Children really love them at Birthday Parties, and to take to school for their classmates on special days. Anyone enjoys these cakes!

This recipe will take your breath away with just a simple few ingredients that you normally have lying around the house. i hope you enjoy a traditional mashed potato but with a very unique twist....

A kiddo fave. My kids love to eat these and even help make them. Always a dinner favorite!

Ever needed a cake, but don't like the dry, store bought texture of a boxed cake? Fear no more, here is an easy way to make a boxed cake taste homemade every time for sure!

Children and cookies go hand in hand. This article, about making hand cookies, is a natural. Your children will love helping make these cookies on a rainy or snowy day, and they will love eating...

When you talk cinnamon rolls, there are different presentations of them. Our family has always had a special way to make them. It's our own family dough and way we put them together. And they...

Garlic bread is a classic favorite at the dinner table and a delicious accompaniment to many cuisines. Homemade garlic bread made with real butter and garlic is far superior to frozen garlic bread...

Italian fig cookies, or Cucidati, are a holiday tradition. A sweet dough is filled with fruits, nuts and jam, almost like a Fig Newton. Making them is time-consuming, but the dough and filling can...

The peak season for fresh blackberries is June and July, but you may begin harvesting as early as May and as late as September. Bake with fresh blackberries that are deep purple to black in color;...

Corn syrup is a thick, clear liquid that is used in baking and candy making. It is also used in beverages and sauces. It is important for flavor and the finished consistency of a product, keeps...

I had been able to eat dairy my whole life until one day when it all changed. I loved dairy, that's all I ate. It was life changing and hard for me to learn how to cook/bake without it. Let me...