Baking Skills & Techniques

Practical baking lessons, ingredient guides, troubleshooting help, and foundational techniques designed to help bakers understand what they are doing and why it works.

  • Why Checking Your Oven Temperature Is important

    In the realm of cooking and baking, precision is paramount. From meticulously measuring ingredients to following step-by-step instructions, every detail plays a crucial role in achieving culinary perfection. Among these vital details, one that often gets overlooked is oven temperature. Yet, its significance cannot be overstated. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the science…

  • Essential Ingredient Equivalents You Need to Know

    Baking is a precise science and every ingredient measurement counts. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, understanding the equivalents of dry and liquid ingredients can make all the difference in the success of your recipe. In this article, we’ll discuss the most common dry and liquid ingredient equivalents that you…

  • Thoughts on the Bosch Universal Plus 6.9 Mixer (REVIEW)

    Hey friends! If you’ve been following my TikTok channel or youtube show you have seen the Bosch Universal Plus mixer either in use or on the counter behind me. For most of my career as a Pastry Chef, I’ve had several other mixers. I have to say, I was impressed with the Bosch immediately. This mixer is designed to…

  • How to Measure Dry Ingredients for Baking

    One of the easiest ways to improve your baking has nothing to do with buying better equipment or learning a complicated technique. It begins with measuring your ingredients correctly. Baking depends on balance. Too much flour can make cookies dry, cakes heavy, and bread dough difficult to work with. Too much baking soda can affect…

  • How to Measure Wet Ingredients for Baking

    One of the first skills I teach beginning bakers has nothing to do with turning on the oven. It is learning how to measure ingredients correctly. I know pouring milk into a measuring cup may seem too basic to require a lesson. But here is the thing about baking: small decisions at the beginning of…

  • How to use Gluten-Free Substitutes for Common Baking Ingredients

    Gluten-free baking has gained immense popularity in recent years, driven by dietary restrictions and a growing desire for a healthier lifestyle. However, navigating the world of gluten-free baking can be a daunting task for many, as gluten plays a pivotal role in traditional baking by providing structure, elasticity, and that perfect rise. But fret not!…

  • How to Blanch Almonds

    Learn how to blanch almonds like a pro with our step-by-step guide. Unlock creamy perfection and elevate your recipes with these versatile nuts. Subscribe for more culinary tips and delicious recipes. If you’ve ever wondered how to achieve that luscious, creamy texture in almond-based dishes or simply wanted to remove the skins from almonds for…

  • differences between Baking Powder and Baking Soda

    Welcome to Teach Me How to Bake, where we empower instructors, teachers, parents and educators with the knowledge and skills to teach others the delightful art of baking. Today, we’re focusing on the chemistry behind two essential leavening agents: baking powder and baking soda. Understanding the difference between these ingredients and their proper usage is…

  • Holiday Baking Tips for a successful baking season

    The holiday season is synonymous with delicious baked goodies. Whether you’re preparing treats for a cookie exchange, baking a pie for Thanksgiving, or making festive desserts for Christmas, the kitchen becomes the heart of the celebration. To ensure your holiday baking is a resounding success, we’ve put together these 10 holiday baking tips that will…

  • How to torte and level a cake

    Are you new to the cake world and want to improve your skills when it comes to stacking and filling your cakes? It begins with knowing how to properly level and torte a cake What is leveling? To level, the cake means to make it completely even across the top. In baking, a lot of…