Baking Basics

Accurately measuring your baking ingredients directly determines the outcome of the recipe. Improper ratios of wet and dry parts of the mixture can throw off the delicate chemical balance of the...

Cookies are a terrific snack; they’re great for dessert too. The king of cookies has to be oatmeal cookies, sweet and delicious but also a healthy treat. If you’re a fan of outstanding oatmeal...

Layered mixes in a jar are cute holiday gifts. You can make almost any recipe into a layered "in a jar" recipe. Muffins, breads, cookies, pie crust, brownies, and beverage mixes all make...

Cookie mixes are a great way to give the gift of tasty treats without piling more ready-made desserts into a pantry already filled with holiday goodies. Cookie mixes can be baked into delicious...

Baking, unlike cooking, is a science. Not going by the exact measurements and process of mixing can turn any recipe into a disaster. The only exception to this rule is going exactly by the...

Each ingredient is vital in the process of baking cake, playing important roles in creating a fluffy, golden brown texture everyone clamors for in the end.

Have you ever got into the middle of a recipe and realized that you didn't have one of the ingredients? That has happened to me more than I care to admit. It usually happens after the grocery...

A pastry blender is a device used to combine solid fat with dry ingredients when making pastry dough. It has thin, crescent-shaped wires fastened to a handle on each end. The wires help evenly...

The aroma of freshly-baked bread makes even the most carbohydrate-resistant dieter hungry. There are many types of breads to make, from whole-wheat bread to raisin bread and challah. Bread-making...

A Sunbeam Bread Maker can bake up to a 2-pound loaf of fresh bread. It has a 13-hour delay baking cycle and an LED display. To make cleanup easy, it has a nonstick removable pan. It also comes...

Ever have muffins come out of the oven like door-stops? It's simple to make light fluffy muffins by following these directions. It's important to have accurate measuring cups, spoons, and the...

Cake mixes are convenient, but sometimes the home cook may want to try baking a cake from scratch. Sometimes the cake falls or comes out strangely but the cook does not know what went wrong or how...

Fresh homemade breads are a great compliment to any meal. Drop biscuits are especially good because they are quick and very easy to make, requiring no kneading. Buttermilk biscuits are many...

How much money do you spend on quality bakery items? Do you want to be able to wow your family with gourmet muffins for breakfast without the gourmet price sticker? Here is how to take a basic...

Does your family love cookies, cakes, cupcakes and breads as much as mine? Well, if the answer is yes, then, like me, you probably bake a lot at home and get to see all of the ingredients that go...

I love to cook or bake, and I love to try new recipes. However a lot of times when I try a new recipe, I used to make a lot of mistakes and the recipe failed. Whenever I have time, I will test...

It is very important to measure ingredients correctly when baking or making any dessert. Follow the recipe exactly when measuring out ingredients or its guaranteed your dish may come out as a miss.

Fabulous desserts and tempting treats start with good baking habits. I'm going to give you some advice to insure you have a great tasting dessert come out of a fun and easy baking experience. This...

Everyone's heard the old song, "Do You Know the Muffin Man?" But once upon a time, a muffin wasn't the big cake-type creations Americans are so fond. Instead, muffins were flat, round,...

The most basic way to make a quick bread. Follow this method. Measure, Sift dry, Cut in fat, should be solid, Combine liquid + eggs, Liquid to dry, mix only until combined, Bench dough and knead...

Sometimes that sweet tooth hits and we're too lazy to go to the store and get something or it's too late. Well nothing hits that sweet tooth spot better than freshly baked peanut butter cookies :)...

Missing an ingredient for a recipe doesn't mean a ruined recipe or a trip to the grocery store. Many common ingredients can be substituted in a recipe without compromising the basic taste or...

Cooking is a wonderful and exceptional experience. It is an act that brings together people from all cultures and times. The art of cooking never grows old and is always experiencing new...

Moist, sweet, filling... and even low on fat. This cake is worth the little time it takes to make it, so why not give it a go with the simple recipe below? (No rhyme intended. C:)

Baking Christmas cookies is a favorite holiday pastime for many people. Unfortunately, there are so many recipes out there that call for expensive ingredients. That means baking cookies can...

Yellow cake is one of the most ubiquitous cakes. It can be found at birthday parties, under colorful candles and toy props, as well as being served in long sheets for dessert at business conferences.

You can take a store bought cake mix and make it taste like it was made from scratch. This recipe is great for the folks who are not creative bakers. As a matter of fact, the recipe is just as...

Don't you hate it when you run out of baking mix halfway through making biscuits? Or realize you don't have enough to make those pancakes you've been craving? Maybe you just don't want to buy that...

Of course you can purchase sweetened condensed milk in a can at the supermarket, but why not make it yourself! With a few simple ingredients you already have at home, you can whip up this recipe...

When we read a recipe and it calls for a cup of flour, that seems pretty straightforward. But, a cup of flour that has been filled by scooping the measuring cup into the canister of flour, is...

Baking books for children are a good idea for the photos and simple to follow instructions. However, you can save money and invest instead in good baking equipment your child can help you select....

Whether or not you are vegan, it is possible to make a good many baked goods without using refined sugar, eggs, dairy or butter.

Baking cupcakes is an art for all ages. Each step contributes to the moistness and tastiness of your cupcake. To help keep your kitchen cleaner and make sure you leave nothing out or add an...

Baking is one of the oldest professions in the world. It's thought that the Egyptians invented the oven; they obviously used to make bread because archaeologists have found loaves in their tombs....

Baking is a science. When following a recipe, it’s important to measure ingredients properly, but sometimes a measuring cup isn’t scientific enough. Here are some tips to measure dry ingredients...

Measuring soft ingredients properly is very important to the outcome of a recipe. Too much coconut or shredded cheese can change the taste drastically.

A simple mistake measuring dry ingredients in a recipe and you could drastically change size, shape and taste of the recipe you are trying to achieve. Follow these tips and you will no longer fear...

Measuring liquid ingredients properly can greatly change a recipe. A simple step like measuring oil can cause cakes to harden or mush from one mistake.

Panicked because you were supposed to bring something to the potluck and you didn't stop by the store? Take a look in your cupboards and see if you can make something up in a hurry, using the...

Making a cake can be a fun and rewarding experience, unless of course your cake comes out of the oven looking like a flying saucer. Simple, but important steps need to be taken in order to produce...

Baking gives you a sense of accomplishment, a yummy accomplishment. Most recipes are easy to follow, and will help you bake cookies like a pro.