I get baking powder and baking soda mixed up all the time; I always have to read a quick baking recipe extra close to make sure I don’t make that mistake. While substituting one for the other won’t make your cookies explode, it can make a huge difference in the quality and taste of your ...
Baking at elevations of 3500 feet or more is considered high elevation baking. Since the air is thinner the higher your elevation is, of course this causes a dilemma for bakers. This article will address some of these issues and provide the high altitude baker with tips and tricks to help you in the kitchen. ...
When I first started making the bread recipe that came from my grandmother, I made it true to the recipe. Back in the 1970s I had nothing to facilitate bread making but my two hands. I made bread that way for many long years, until I got my Kitchen Aid. I avoided getting a Kitchen ...
If you want to save money or just like serving your family fresh bread daily, why not learn how to bake dinner rolls at home? This simple bread baking tutorial will teach you how to proof yeast to ensure that your dinner rolls will rise beautifully. It will also teach you how to knead the ...
The bread machine for home use has revolutionized home bread baking, at least as far as I’m concerned. It’s become so easy and common for me to toss in the ingredients for a delectable fresh loaf and hours later, I’m slicing into fresh bread to serve up with a meal or for a snack. In ...
Bread Baking 101 for Desert Dwellers If you have had terrible luck with baking your own bread, I sympathize. The first five loaves I baked I actually dumped in the garbage. Over the years, I have discovered the unique requirements of desert baking, especially when it comes to bread. If you follow the tips in ...
Every year, several weeks prior to Thanksgiving, my husband and I begin to plan our menu. He usually fries several turkeys, makes green bean almondine, and I usually cover the rest of the meal from side dishes to desserts. The only item we didn’t make were the dinner rolls. We always placed an order for ...