Baking Techniques

Ever wondered how those fancy professional bakers have managed to have such a graceful steady hand while piping out those elegant warm messages across a cake in completely flimsy frosting? If...

Sealing food inside a packet of parchment paper is known as cooking "en Papillote." It's often used for low-fat cooking because no extra fat is needed, and it's also very good for picky eaters...

Wax paper is a type of translucent tissue paper that is covered in a thin layer of paraffin wax, which makes the paper waterproof and less likely to stick to cooked food. It is often used to cover...

Many holiday baking projects require melted LifeSavers. Melted LifeSavers can create a realistic stained-glass effect on gingerbread houses, and they are useful when making stained-glass cutout...

Waxed paper is not suitable for cooking most kinds of food. The paper is covered in a thin film of wax, and direct exposure to heat melts the wax off the paper and into your food. Unless you want...

The not-so-perfect end to a perfect dinner is a cake that sticks to the cake tin. Sure, it still tastes good, but you get a zero for presentation. If the cake is a tier or baked into a shape to be...

Parchment paper is a valuable addition any kitchen pantry. It is used in baking to prevent foods from sticking to pans. It can also be used to cover meats and other foods while cooking, keeping...

Parchment paper is used by cooks and bakers to keep food from sticking to the baking sheet without having to use an excessive amount of oil, which could change the composition of baked goods. The...

Those little cupcake liners sold in grocery stores have a very specialized purpose: lining cupcakes. But what if you don't have a set of those oven-safe paper cups? Don't give up your cupcake...

Parchment paper is coated with silicone. It comes in rolls and is used mainly to line baking sheets. According to The Cook's Thesaurus, you can substitute other materials, depending on what you...

Eat Chocolate is always fun, now for this coming holidays. Take Chocolate Squares and pop them inside Won Tons with raspberries and fry until crisp. You may assemble the won tons ahead of time...

Parchment paper is paper that has been coated with silicone. The silicone is safe to use in the heat of an oven. It works to keep food from sticking to its surface. Even nonstick baking sheets...

Instead of a standard cake that lacks imagination, perhaps a giant cookie would be a fun change of pace for some parties and celebrations. With basic cookie dough batter, you can easily make large...

When you need a piping bag to decorate a cake, a muffin or even to fill a stick of celery, here's a quick and easy way to Make a Paper Piping Bag.

A cake is a great way to end a party. Cakes can be plain items topped with powdered sugar. Cakes can also be elaborate desserts designed to inspire and amuse guests. If your aim is the latter, you...

Using your favorite meringue cookie (kisses) recipe, place teaspoonfuls of dough on ungreased brown wrapping paper, then place on cookie sheet. Bake cookies for amount of time stated in the...

Parchment paper helps you save time in the kitchen. It is used to line baking sheets and pans to provide a non-stick finish. You will no longer need to soak and scrape burned on food from your...

Create a castle cake with your children! This is a fun novelty cake design project and a great way to spend an afternoon with your family. The cost of the cake decorations are minimal and no...

You've just finished baking a batch of cookies for your son or daughter who is overseas or who is away at college. Now you want to send them the cookies. Whether your child is in the military or...

Hi! Here's a real easy, brief, explanation on How to Prepare a Cooking Pan for Recipes . These work great. No licking the pan here!!

Canvas pastry bags are great when you're using the same colored icing with many different tips. For ease, quickness and money savings... use parchment paper.

There is an easy way to transfer your own pictures to your cake without spending alot of money.

Colored sugar is very useful for decorating many baked items. Cakes, cookies and rolls are some delicious desserts that are often decorated with icing and colored sugar. Learn how to color sugar...

Next time you bake a cake skip the step where you have to grease the pan! I have a much easier solution for you and it works perfectly every time!

Rice paper is a thin, paper-like material. It's made from the core of the rice plant. Because it can be drawn on, and it's safe for human consumption, rice paper is perfect for cake decoration....

When someone you know and love moves far away, celebrating a birthday, anniversary or other milestone becomes tricky if you're accustomed to baking the honoree a cake. Rather than give up on what...

You've seen it on cooking shows, it looks fun, so go for it! Here are just a few tips to help you feel more secure about trying this fun and simple cooking technique. Cooking with parchment paper...

I can't get over how insanely easy it is to create gorgeous and unique chocolate transfers. They look so gorgeous and will add a definite 'wow' factor to every cake. Looking at them, they may...

Homemade pies are delicious, but rolling out a pie crust can be a pain in the neck (and the wrist). Here's how to roll out the dough without all the mess and effort.

If you are like me, then you love the down home taste of southern candy like rich creamy pralines! Sometimes though you don't want to wait until the holidays to find these rich little delights so...

There is nothing more frustrating than to bake a cake and have it stick to the pan. Try this trick and never have that happen again....

Mail your cookies with confidence! Step by step instructional guide to ensure your baked goodies will arrive in the same condition you sent them in.

If you haven't already, you will soon learn that using parchment paper to line your baking utensils will dramatically decrease the amount of time it takes to clean the pan. Parchment paper is very...

Serious bakers invariably try their hand at making Danish dough from scratch. Properly made Danish dough bakes up flaky and soft on the inside with a buttery, golden-browned exterior just perfect...

Cleverly packaging cookies for a picnic can add a little eye candy to this already sweet treat. Package cookies in smaller batches for individuals, or package them in one large batch for a cookie...

Parchment paper may very well be a bakers most loved creation. Eliminate the frustration of missing cake bottoms and hard to remove cakes by using parchment paper when baking cakes. Baking paper...

Baking cookies becomes a frustrating experience when you have trouble cutting out the cookies. The dough sticks to the cutters, and the cookie shapes get mangled. Use these tips, and you can cut...

It takes major time and effort to make batch after batch of delicious holiday cookies, but only a short amount of time to ruin the look, texture and taste of those otherwise delicious treats if...

Celebrate the leaves of autumn with chocolate! Garnish pumpkin cupcakes or gingerbread with handmade chocolate leaves. Add an elegant touch to seasonal treats.