Brown butter, or beurre noisette, is a secret ingredient that can take your baked goods to the next level. It adds a deep, nutty aroma and a rich caramelized flavor, making it a favorite among pastry chefs and home bakers alike. But when should you use brown butter, and how can it enhance your baking…
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5 EASY WAYS TO ADD MORE FIBRE TO YOUR BAKED GOODS
Baking has always been my happy place, but over the years, I’ve become more conscious about making my treats not just delicious but also healthier. One thing I actively work on is increasing fibre content in my baked goods. Fibre is essential for good digestion, helps maintain stable blood sugar levels, and keeps you full…
ALL ABOUT CREAMING METHOD
There’s something incredibly satisfying about watching simple ingredients come together to create something extraordinary. The creaming method is one of those baking techniques that can completely change the texture of your cakes and cookies, making them light, tender, and beautifully structured. I still remember the first time I nailed it—suddenly, my cakes weren’t dense or…
ROLE OF SALT IN BAKING:MORE THAN JUST A FLAVOUR ENHANCER
Salt is often seen as a simple seasoning, but in baking, its role goes far beyond just enhancing flavor. Whether you’re making bread, cookies, cakes, or pastries, salt plays a crucial role in strengthening structures, controlling yeast, balancing sweetness, and improving texture. Enhances and Balances Flavor The most obvious reason for adding salt is to…
BUTTER VS OIL IN BAKING
I still remember the first time I baked a cake from scratch—I followed the recipe to the letter, but my cake turned out dense and dry. It wasn’t until much later that I realized the fat I used played a huge role in the texture! Should I have used oil instead of butter? Or maybe…
DRY AND DENSE CAKE? WHAT WENT WRONG
There’s almost nothing more disappointing than pulling a cake out of the oven, eagerly waiting for it to cool, only to slice into it and find that it’s dry, dense, or worse—crumbly. After all, cake is meant to be light, fluffy, and moist, with that melt-in-your-mouth texture that makes it irresistible. So, what went wrong?…
HOMEMADE FERRERO ROCHER
I made these homemade Ferrero Rocher treats with love and simple ingredients. Each one starts with a smooth, homemade hazelnut paste at its center, surrounded by a crispy wafer shell for that classic crunch. Finally, I dipped them in a rich hazelnut chocolate glaze and added bits of chopped hazelnuts for a perfect finish. They’re…
SECRETS TO PERFECT PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BAKERS
In the digital age, where social media and online stores dominate, good photography can make or break your baking business. Whether you’re showcasing a batch of golden cookies or a decadent chocolate cake, presenting your baked goods in an enticing way is key to grabbing attention and driving sales. Perfect product photography doesn’t require expensive…
