Monthly Archives: December 2013

Tip #9: Temperature

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Tip #9: Temperature
You may think that setting your oven to 350 degrees will get you a 350 degree oven; but that’s not always the case. In fact, more often than not, oven temperatures are wrong. So, do your baked goods a favor and purchase a simple high heat oven thermometer so you can have the right temperature every time. Happy New Year Baking! For more baking tips and tricks, check out our Baking Tip Tuesday archives....
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Tip #8: Baking Soda & Baking Powder Do Go Bad

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Yes, baking soda and baking powder do go bad. But there is an easy way to tell if you need to toss that container in your cabinet and buy a new one. For baking powder, add about 1/4 tsp powder to about 1/2 c hot water. If it bubbles, it’s good. For baking soda, add about 1/4 tsp of vinegar to 1/2 c hot water, then add about 1/4 tsp of soda. If it bubbles it’s good. If either of them don’t bubble, time...
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Tip #7: Pie Crust

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The thing I get asked about most often is pie crust. One simple, but very important tip about pie crust: COLD! Everything must be cold cold cold! So, put your ingredients in the fridge or freezer for at least 20 minutes before mixing them. Happy Holiday Baking! For more baking tips and tricks, check out our Baking Tip Tuesday archives....
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Tip #6: Cream the Sugar and Butter

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When the recipe says to cream the sugar and butter, you want to do this for 3-4 minutes, until the mixture turns white and fluffy. If using a stand mixer, be sure to use the paddle attachment, not the whip (unless it says to whip the butter). The whip will create too many air pockets, causing a dry baked good. Happy Holiday Baking! For more baking tips and tricks, check out our Baking Tip Tuesday archives....
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