These Three Simple Tips Might Change The Way You Bake Forever!

 

 

As most people will tell you, baking is a science. While you can get creative with many aspects of baking, it is also essential to stick to recipes and techniques to succeed. This might be one of the reasons why some people find baking quite intimidating. Sticking to a guideline can be a little nerve-wracking for some, but it doesn’t have to be that way! You can still bake like a pro at home and have a lot of fun in the process. Keep reading to learn more about three simple tips that might change the way you bake forever!

 

Measure everything!

Measuring is essential. If you want to increase your chances of success when baking, you can’t just eyeball everything. It can be vital to measure out everything. In baking, it’s important to stick to proportions, and ratios are critical. The ratio in a recipe is essentially the balance between various ingredients. For instance, a 2 to 1 ratio of flour and water means that you’ll need two parts flour and one water of the same quantity. I know it takes a bit of time to wrap your head around it, but it’s easier than you think! Keep calm, and read your recipe!

 

Mixing right!

Make sure you don’t under-mix or over-mix your dough or batter. This might mess up the texture and consistency of what you are preparing, and in some cases, it can also cause some other issues, like liquids separating from a cream, for example. We recommend mixing with the intensity and the time frame described in a recipe. Mixing something with a faster, more powerful setting in your stand mixer will not speed up the process or be more efficient as most people seem to think! It will just ruin your recipe. Be patient, and once again, stick to the recipe!

 

Baking times aren’t always what they seem.

Throughout this article, we kept saying to follow the recipe as closely as possible. However, this might not always be the right thing to do concerning baking times. Keep in mind that not all ovens are created equally, so you might need to get a feel for how your oven works and how hot it can get to find the perfect balance. Use the recipe’s suggested cooking time as a ballpark figure, but keep an eye on what’s going on, so you will avoid overcooking or undercooking.