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Posts tagged “baking tips”

Baker's Challenge: How to Bake at High Altitudes

Reach a certain elevation, and suddenly cakes turn out dry, cookies won't set, and quick breads won't rise. Home bakers who live in the mountains should start their own support group! We have a few ti...

Quick Tip: Keep the Oven Door Closed!

It really is so very very tempting to keep opening the oven door to check how a dish is coming along, isn't it? Unfortunately, this is one lesson we've definitely learned the hard way......

Interweb Cookery: How to Become a Pastry Genius in One Short Video

The Art & Soul of Baking by pastry genius Cindy Mushet is October's Cookbook Club selection over at Gourmet.com. In conjunction with the book, they also offer up a short video on how to make individu...