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October 8, 2018 Tips

BAKING TIPS FOR BEGINNERS

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“Cooking and baking is both physical and mental therapy.” I relate to this quote like nothing else. It’s been a long time since I have been baking and despite my super hectic schedule, whenever I start whipping up a recipe, nothing gives me a greater adrenaline rush or an equal amount of happiness. I have been constantly asked by so many of you to come out with a post about baking tips for beginners and so, I am finally giving it my best shot!

I also started somewhere obviously and like everyone out there who is just beginning to test their baking skills, I have failed numerous times but all that matters today is how I got back up and didn’t lose my patience or my whisk, haha!

Today, I am going to share some basic baking tips for beginners which will surely help you guys- especially if you’re just beginning to try your hand at baking.

  1. Stick to the Recipes
    The first and foremost thing you should be remembering, besides the basic ingredients to your recipe, is to always and no matter what blindly following the given recipe. If it asks you to preheat your oven to a 180 degree Celsius, do that! If it asks you to sift your flour, do that! Follow each step and in the respective order the recipe is asking you to. Dessert recipes are actually simple to follow and they have been tried and tested before being posted, so trust that the order holds a lot of significance.
    Sticking to recipes is a favor you’ll be doing to your own self!
    There are so many common mistakes that we anyway end up committing. Click here to know how to avoid them.

  2. Set up ingredients before you start
    I think that having all the ingredients in front of you before you start whipping up your recipe is such a comfort! Measure all ingredients properly by using the required instruments and have them laid down in front of you so you are not running berserk in the middle of your preparation.
    Most culinary chefs swear by this tip and it ensures that your baking is a smooth and relaxing process and you don’t end up sweating or stressing yourself out.
  3. Investing in the right equipment
    Trust me when I say this, the right equipment will not only make your preparation 5x easier, but they also end up ensuring that you’re doing your recipe right. Like, silicone spatulas have taken the baking world by a storm and evidently to another level. Uniformly mixing your cake ingredients, ensuring that each drop of your batter has been transferred to the tin, to even cleaning out your final platter, silicone spatulas have become no less than a wish come true.
    If you follow me on social media or attended any of my workshops, you would have noticed that I use a silicone spatula to fold my ingredients as well. Needless to say, it is my favorite baking instrument!
    The first section of my upcoming book is all about right equipment and I am so sure it will interest you guys. The pre-order link is attached towards the end.
  4. Room temperature is important
    When a recipe asks you to use a certain room temperature ingredient, most common being butter, stick to it, so when you beat your butter and sugar, it results in a cake that is nice and fluffy.
    Different temperatures of many ingredients give a different type of consistency- most often the consistency that you never wanted and it might also result in unavoidable lumps which means that all your hard work goes down the drain.
    To know better about how to bake perfect cakes, click here.
  5. Invest in a measuring equipment
    There is a variety of measuring equipment in the market today! From measuring cups to weighing scales, from metal measuring sets to plastic measuring sets, you can find anything as of today to make your preparation super easy. Most recipes ask for measuring cups and it is best if you invest in a set- any that you feel comfortable with. The sets include tablespoons, teaspoons, and so on. They also help you in saving your time judiciously because you’re not figuring out what or how to measure your ingredients!
  6. Parchment paper all the way!
    If you need to ensure to one hundred percent that your cake isn’t sticking to the bottom of the pan, parchment paper is the answer to all your prayers! Indeed, there are other methods like oiling or dusting with flour, but there is nothing like a good ol’ parchment paper that is allowing your cake to come out in the most beautiful way possible!
    I stick to it and so do so many more chefs around the world.
  7. Use an ice cream scooper for cookies
    When baking cookies, ensure that your cookie dough is firm and cold and use an ice cream scooper to put it onto the baking tray. An ice cream scooper will ensure that most of your cookies are blossoming into one size only and will also save you from a lot of stress and dirty hands, haha.
    For more tips about getting your cookies right, click here.
  8. Always sift dry ingredients
    Dry ingredients like flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, cocoa powder, and so on, should always be sifted. Even if the recipes don’t ask for it.
    Sifting allows your ingredients to get lighter and it allows the involvement of air. Sifted dry ingredients which become lighter than unsifted dry ingredients are easier to mix in the batter or in the dough. Not only this, sifting ensures that all of your individual dry ingredients come together to give a uniform mixture before you start with the batter or dough.
  9. Taking out sticky ingredients from measuring cups
    I use sticky ingredients like honey and peanut butter in a lotttt of my recipes. But, measuring them is indeed a pain.
    In order to get them out completely and without hassle, preferably spray or oil your measuring cup before proceeding with measuring such ingredients and always use a silicone spatula to completely take out all the remnants in the cup.
  10. Don’t give up
    This is the most important tip that I’d like to share. Please embrace all the flaws and faults that made baking a failed attempt and be rest assured that the next time, you’re only going to grow as a baker. Mistakes do not inhibit your growth, they’re actually a milestone that you’re almost there and you need to carry on and not give up and run. Understand the fact that things will go wrong and there are absolutely zero things wrong with this.

 

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  1. Sejal says

    October 10, 2018 at 6:46 am

    This was of much help! Thankyou ?

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  2. rohit aggarwal says

    December 30, 2019 at 9:43 am

    thank you for giving me wonderful information

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  3. Neha says

    July 22, 2020 at 7:59 pm

    Hi sivesh
    Greetings

    I have been watching your recepies from the past few days.. And I m just a biggner.. My daughter and husband both are lactose allergic.. How can i bake cakes nd breads without milk.. Is it possible to bake with curd.. I really feel bad when my 2year daughter wants to eat cake.pz plz advice
    Regards
    Neha Malik

    Pls help
    Regards
    Neha malik

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  4. Jamesfedrick says

    July 29, 2020 at 11:40 pm

    Pretty nice post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wished to say that I have really enjoyed browsing your blog posts. In any case I will be subscribing to your rss feed and I hope you write again very soon!

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  5. Lydia hlajoe says

    August 7, 2020 at 10:24 am

    That was a great tip thank you

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  6. Mansi Rai says

    June 9, 2021 at 12:39 pm

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  7. Bindu Pal says

    July 14, 2021 at 3:15 am

    Thanks for sharing basic cake baking tips for beginners.

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  8. Deepak Shukla says

    September 17, 2021 at 1:24 pm

    Hi…….. This Articles are Very Useful. Thanks For Sharing information.

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    October 29, 2021 at 6:38 am

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  12. Rahul says

    April 1, 2022 at 7:59 am

    nice recipe sivesh

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  13. AMIT says

    April 11, 2022 at 1:29 pm

    Wow! Awesome blog and every baking tip which is discussed here is really helpful for every baker. Thank you.

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