Baking Techniques

How to Apply Poured Fondant

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Poured fondant is a traditional smooth glaze used for petit fours, éclairs, cakes and cookies. When using poured fondant, it must be sufficiently soft so as to pour and spread easily onto any baked goods. Learn to apply poured fondant like a ... more »

How to Apply Rolled Fondant

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Fondant is a sugar dough that can be draped in rolled sheets or poured over a cake to create a flawlessly smooth surface. Fondant is a challenge to make and must be heated and cooled precisely to achieve its silky texture. While fondant is ... more »

How to Apply Sculpting Fondant

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Place sculpting fondant on the surface of a sheet cake for full coverage or in small sections, as when applying candies or decorations. Keep your sculpting fondant slightly damp to keep it from cracking during the application process... more »

How to bake a potato in campfire coals

By Lorena Angell

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Can I really bake a potato in a campfire? Yes, it's a great outdoor cooking recipe. Imagine how delicious a hot steamy baked spud would be compared to the cold old potato chips. It's easy too. You only need aluminum foil, a potato, hot coals and ... more »

How to cook bacon in your oven

By cyclecyco

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I got,well.........kinda sick and tired of bacon splatter on top of my stove. I was visiting a friend of mine this last weekend and saw a pretty slick way of cooking bacon. Instead of curled,this bacon stays pretty straight... more »

How to Cut a Cheesecake

By cheesecakedel

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The step by step plan to cutting cheescake:.. more »

How to Cut An Onion Without The Tears

By L1onherd

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Like many people, I’ve had my fair share of tears when chopping an onion. This is because the bulb root contains sulfur that causes you to tear up. When you cut the bulb, it releases sulfur gases which seeks water. The most convenient place to ... more »

How to keep baked goods from sticking to the pan...

By bizzy

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when cooking spray just doesn't work for you..... more »

How to Keep the Meringue Pie Top From Deflating

By HollyC

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When you are baking, nothing can be as depressing as having your meringue turn into a mess. Whenever you decide to make a lemon meringue pie, there are actually a couple of tricks that you need to know in order to help you get the perfect pie ... more »

How to Make a Checkered Cake

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Cakes may look great on the outside, but when you slice into them they are often the same old chocolate or white cake. Make a checkered cake, and your guests will wonder how you made the cake so interesting. Making a checkered cake is almost as ... more »

How to Make a Delicious Pork Tenderloin

By dhinkle

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A delicious tasting pork tenderloin recipe with easy prep... more »

How to Make a Homemade Sauce or Fruit Compote for a Dinner or Dessert

By Carol Callahan

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Sauces and fruit compotes are a great way to add or change flavors on you favorite dinner or desserts. Ice cream, cake, and pies are all better when using this easy and quick technique. Also try it on pork chops for a quick and easy flavor ... more »

How to make a Nutty Orange Cake

By WatchDoitTeam

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A Nutty Orange cake is made on a bunt pan. I looks and is very delicious.. more »

How to make a Pizza Burger

By Elizabethknows

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Have you ever had a pizza burger? Well I will tell you how to make one. Very easy to do... more »

How to Make Amazing Cupcakes!!!

By pcroberts18

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Want to impress your family and friends? You can make amazing cupcakes that will shock everyone who sees them - I did it too!.. more »

How to Make and Maintain a Sourdough Starter

By Rose McDougle

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Sourdough bread is a luxurious treat in most households. A good loaf of California Sourdough can cost 7 or 8 dollars in a bakery. This recipe reduces the cost to less than a dollar and it is so easy to do... more »

How to Make Authentic Sourdough Bread

By Rose McDougle

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Sourdough doesn’t have to be an expensive bakery treat. With a sourdough starter you can make this amazing bread. See the Resources section below for step-by-step instructions on how to make and maintain a sourdough starter... more »

How to Make Bread from Poolish

By Rose McDougle

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Poolish is an amazing bread that be made with a miniscule amount of bakers yeast. Poolish has some of the complex flavors of sourdough with none of the daily, messy, maintenance of a sourdough starter... more »

How to Make Bread in your Breadmaker

By barbiecrafts

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Do you have a Breadmaker gathering dust on your counter? Never QUITE figured it out? I have the easiest recipe for perfect bread; once you do it a few times, you do it automaticaly without a thought. My friend who gave me my breadmaker as a ... more »

How to Make Cheddar Cornmeal Ice Box Crackers

By eddybles

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Ice box crackers are fun and easy to prepare and after they chill for a day or two, they bake to crispy perfection. The flavor combinations are endless and an unexpected change from the usual store bought box of crackers. Martha Stewart's ... more »

How to make chunkv Kickin barb-q sauce

By Bruce McDaniel

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Better get ready for one of the best tasting sauces i've come up with yet. Not to spicy , just right. This sauce is one of many i've experimented with. I do have a homemade recipe that I am trying to market. This is a great quick sauce though... more »

How to make Dutch oven sweet rolls

By Lorena Angell

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Fresh hot sweet rolls while camping? Sure, why not. They are easy to make using your Dutch oven, pop-n-fresh dough and aluminum foil. Prep time is about forty minutes and the smiles of enjoyment on everyone's faces will make it all worth it... more »

How to Make Edible Cookie Paint

By sugaredup

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This is loads of fun. Kids have a great time "painting" cookies...and eating their creations!.. more »

How to Make Excellent Dessert Sauces For A Dessert Buffet

By sashasweder

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Dessert sauces that are extremely simple and create different effects for the perfect dessert buffet party... more »

How to Make Fabulous Pizza on a Gas Grill

By DonnaGrazia

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Baking pizza outdoors on a gas grill gives it a taste very similar to those baked in a wood burning oven, and is a fun way to include your guests in the cooking at your next outdoor party... more »

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